Make sure the dough is well chilled. The log of orange sable dough is rolled in crystallized ginger which, when sliced, forms decorative and delicious edges around the cookies.
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Pair wedges with Mediterranean salads or dips such as hummus.
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These delectable truffles make great holiday gifts. For pretty packing, look for mini foil or paper candy cups in the baking aisle of supermarkets or at specialty shops. While the truffles are still slightly...
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These delicious iceberg wedges with buttermilk blue cheese dressing make a tasy side salad.
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You only need five ingredients (not including salt!) to make our ultimate red sauce.
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An ancient member of the pea family (Europeans and North Africans have been eating them for millennia), fava beans have a nutty taste and buttery texture all their own.
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The flavors of this risotto are bright and clean. Substitute one cup of frozen peas if asparagus is unavailable.
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All you have to do is say "nachos" and people come running. This rendition from Emeril Legasse is fun to put together and even more fun to eat.
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Leeks, brioche, and two cheeses are layered and topped with a cream mixture; the dish is then baked until velvety inside and golden brown on the outside.
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This dessert, from reader Cynthia Bricker of Milton, Massachusetts, features a delicate custard filling with a tangy-sweet flavor. For a homemade pie dough, check out Our Favorite Pie Crust.
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This spiced-up pot roast will make you think of a ranch-house kitchen, where something fragrant and hearty is always in the oven. Long, slow, moist cooking (we use beer for the liquid) makes brisket extraordinarily...
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Recreating your favorite Asian take-out dishes at home is easy and much healthier.
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Because the cookies are easier to grind when they're brittle, this recipe calls for crisp ones.
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One skillet dinners for the win! This slightly spicy curried shrimp bake is ready to hit the table in just 30 minutes.
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This "jelly" does not require the sterilizing and sealing process commonly used for jams and preserves. Simply keep it refrigerated in an airtight container, and enjoy for up to 2 weeks.
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The potatoes are done when the caramelized sugar bubbles and browns around the sides of the pan.
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Preparing this mouthwatering chocolate cake takes only 30 minutes; you can make it up to two days ahead.
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Recipe adapted from Danny Meyer's The Union Square Cafe Cookbook (with Michael Romano; HarperCollins; 1994).
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Here, zesty wasabi sauce punches up seared salmon; you can also drizzle it over any simply cooked fish, shellfish, or poultry.
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Seven simple ingredients are the building blocks for this hearty-and protein packed-chicken and potato hash.
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This recipe from Pamela Kaufman of Ferndale, Michigan gives this chicken a European flair with lemons, parsley, and olives.
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Lightly steamed broccoli retains more nutrients than boiled. Serve it with a simple vinaigrette for a quick, healthy side dish.
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This recipe calls for mostly canned and jarred items. Keep them on hand, and you'll always have the fixings for a satisfying dinner.
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Parsley and mint work in tandem in this unexpected take on pesto to add brightness to any dish.
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Grilling gives lettuce charred edges that add extra flavor while keeping the inside nice and crunchy.
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Warm, spicy notes of clove and nutmeg mingle with a pecan crunch in these tender cookies.
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A pickling liquid made with beets, white balsamic vinegar, and aromatics gives these diminutive eggs their striking color and flavor.
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Instead of using pricier traditional Arborio rice, we experimented with long-grain white rice in this risotto. It yields results that are just as creamy and delicious.
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A delicate custard holds slices of sweet Bosc pear and jewel-like cranberries in this elegant tart. Most of the time needed is hands off, and the press-in crust means no rolling, so this gorgeous dessert...
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Hot pepper jelly may be a southern staple, but here it lends mild heat and sweetness to this Asian-inspired shrimp-and-noodle dish.
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This simple pasta highlights the great taste of affordable button mushrooms.
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Crab cakes, shaped as cocktail-size rounds, include ginger, coconut milk, and cilantro.
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Biscotti are perfect for dunking, so give them as a holiday gift in a cafe-au-lait bowl: Stand them in the bowl, stretch cellophane over the top to the bottom, and tie with a ribbon.
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This slaw with tangy dressing is good with scallops, baked ham, steak or pork chops.
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Creamy polenta serves as an excellent canvas for hearty beef chili and garlicky sauteed spinach and mushrooms. If you make the chili in advance, the rest of the dish comes together quickly enough for a...
Author: Riley Wofford
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This Southern-style Hummingbird layer cake features a crowd-pleasing combination of banana, pineapple, and coconut. The name's origin remains something of a mystery: Some say it's because the cake is as...
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Leftover rice serves as the base of this deconstructed tuna-and-cucumber sushi roll. It makes a satisfying packed lunch and takes just 10 minutes to prepare.
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For the best flavor, use a sugar pumpkin to make a homemade Pumpkin Purée. This variety of pumpkin, also known as "New England Pie" and "Sugar Pie" weighs from five to eight pounds and is known for its...
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An oven-simmered stew of clams, shrimp, and flaky white fish cooked makes a light, warm-weather dinner. The recipe calls for striped bass but cod, haddock, or snapper also work well.
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A galette is a flat French tart or cake. After baking to a glossy sheen, the filling becomes a sweet-and-tart masterpiece.
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This is a colorful and healthy warm salad.
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A classic Georgian dish, this rich bread is like a cross between pizza and fondue. You can serve it sliced, or go traditional and leave it whole--let guests tear off a piece of fluffy crust and dip into...
Author: Riley Wofford
These slightly sweet onions are a flavorful topping for pizzas and pastas or as a sandwich condiment. To achieve a melt-in-your-mouth quality, the onions need to be cooked very slowly.
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In this summery spread, tangy goat cheese stands up to powerful flavors like fresh oregano, red pepper flakes, and fruity extra virgin oil.
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A crisp, savory cracker with the ease of a slice-and-bake cookie, these snacks are flavored with Parmesan, almonds, and thyme, and come together easily in the food processor. Serve them with afternoon...
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This salad incorporates seasonal fruits and vegetables and uses simple techniques to enhance their flavor.
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