As the temperature drops, there’s nothing quite like a warm and comforting meal. French cuisine is known for its rich flavors and hearty dishes, making it a cozy choice for cold winter nights. In this list, you’ll find a selection of classic French recipes, from a light Cheese Soufflé to a hearty Boeuf…
Add a dose of salty, tart umami to everything from soup to salad dressing with one of our favorite fermented ingredients. Trying to step up your cooking game with no extra fuss? Reach for a jar of preserved lemons. Preserved lemons are one of our favorite ways to cook and…
Greeks, to put it mildly, love food. The idea of walking into my Greek grandmother’s home and saying, “I’m not hungry,” makes me laugh to this day. She would never allow visitors, friends, and especially family to go without a bite of something special — even if she wasn’t expecting you.…
The secret to doughnuts at home is in the dough: Retarding the shaped doughnuts allows a more complex, yeasty flavor to develop. These delicious doughnut recipes range from fluffy yeast doughnuts to spiced cake doughnuts, featuring irresistible Italian bomboloni and Moroccan sfinj with sweet syrup. Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Doughnuts The first bite of one…
Demerara, pearled, brown, confectioners’, and cane sugar each have a place in our pantry. Finding the right sugar for your recipes can make the difference between a good bake and a superior one, and for reasons beyond flavor. The type of sugar you use can be key to the success…
Traditional Butterscotch Sauce This sticky and deeply flavorful sauce serves as the ideal accompaniment to your favorite ice cream. Strawberry Infusion Embrace the brightness of fresh strawberries, complemented by hints of orange zest, white wine, and a touch of anise in this delightful sauce. Decadent Hot Fudge Sauce Indulge…
A step-by-step guide for perfect caramelized onions, every time. Sweet and umami-packed, caramelized onions make dishes of all kinds better. Sad soup? Give your mirepoix a boost by caramelizing the onions before adding the other ingredients. Casserole lacks oomph, and you dare not rely on that can of cream-of-something soup? Caramelized onions are here for…
John Francis Designs’ handmade pasta molds make a stunning impression. Before John Welch’s ravioli molds went viral on social media, he took up woodworking as a relaxing hobby – something he could do out on the deck of his home in Lowell, Massachusetts, just him, his imagination, and a glass of whiskey. Welch bounced…
No such thing as too many capers. Some of the country’s best chefs share their favorite jarred items, from harissa to pickled cauliflower, that make pantry cooking a lot more exciting. Capers “I like to keep jarred capers on hand because they are essential for fish sauces, as well as chicken dishes and salads.”…