Peaches and Cream Pie
The name made it sound delicious, but the historic recipes we tried didn’t pan out. Custard to the rescue. Time and again the juicy peaches wreaked watery havoc on our custardy pie filling. Roasting them on the upper-middle rack for about 45 minutes evaporated their excess liquid, and a dusting of granulated sugar encouraged a […]
Turkey Thigh Confit with Citrus Mustard Sauce
Before refrigeration, confit was used as a simple and effective way to prolong the shelf life of foods, including duck or goose parts. The poultry was cured in salt and then gently poached in its own fat before being buried beneath the fat and stored in an airtight crock. At serving time, all that was […]
The Best White Chili with Chicken Recipe
To be frank, I'm not 100% certain where this dish of tender chicken and white beans bound in a creamy, fresh green-chili sauce topped with shredded cheese comes from. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if the recipe actually originated on the back of a wrapper from a can chopped green chilies. But our […]
Short Rib Ragu with Pappardelle
Short ribs with pappardelle is the ultimate comfort food that is perfect for cooler nights when all you want to do is cozy up with a warm bowl of pasta. Beef short ribs are braised in a tomato and red wine sauce then tossed with pappardelle ribbons and topped with Parmigiano Reggiano. This is the […]
The Best Cherry Pie (With Fresh or Frozen Fruit)
This recipe changed everything I knew about pie. Before I sorted out a truly scientific ratio of ingredients, fruit pies seemed to be a hit-or-miss proposition: some days soup, some days gloop. But, after cracking open the mechanics of starch, I can count on a flawless cherry pie every time, regardless of whether I’m […]
One-Batch Fried Chicken
Inspired by the pressure-frying machine in which Colonel Sanders created his famous fried chicken, we set out to find a faster way to fry that would get all the chicken on the table at the same time. For fast frying, we cooked the chicken all in one batch and covered the pot for the first […]
Creamy Eggless Chocolate Frosting
At last, a thick and creamy chocolate frosting without eggs or powdered sugar!This rich and creamy frosting is essentially our eggless chocolate mousse finished with butter instead of cream. Its flavor hinges entirely on the deep, dark flavor of top-notch Dutch cocoa, so don't expect the same results from a low-fat brand.Why It WorksUnlike […]
Vietnamese Beef Pho
Pho is considered Vietnam’s national dish, and it has many regional variations. To produce a broth with the flavor and complexity of the traditional broth in less time, we start by blanching ground beef in water. To the broth, we add fish sauce, ginger, cinnamon, sugar, star anise, cloves, salt, and peppercorns to bring complex […]
Honey-Roasted Peanut Butter Cookies
These salty-sweet cookies are chewy and intense, with a double dose of flavor from the honey-roasted peanut flour–a thirty-second project that keeps them tender and rich. They're one of those rare cookies that improve with age, making them one of my favorite options for cookie jars and care packages alike.
Rustic French Apple Tart
Like an apple pie without the pan, this French apple tart consists of a thin layer of cinnamon-scented apples atop a buttery, flaky crust.
Salty Buckwheat Chocolate Chunk Cookies
This is a chocolate chip cookie. But not just any chocolate chip cookie. This one, which gets its speckled look, earthy, nutty flavor, and chewy middle from buckwheat flour, might just become your new favorite. You can substitute whole-wheat flour for the buckwheat flour and still get a great cookie, though it will (obviously) be […]
Pizza Crust
What a treat — hot homemade pizza, with exactly the toppings you like. And this crust adapts to YOUR schedule: make the dough now, and serve fresh pizza up to 2 days later. Please read this recipe all the way through before starting. It gives you a lot of baking options, and you want to […]
Confit Chicken Thigh and Andouille Sausage Cassoulet
This riff on a classic cassoulet skips most of the exotic ingredients and elaborate preparation but still delivers deep rich flavor.
Peruvian Seafood Chowder
This nourishing bowl of seafood simmered in a base of pureed corn, evaporated milk, squash, and potatoes pulls inspiration from the beloved Peruvian chupe. Right before turning off the heat, gently stir in egg yolks for a satisfying soup with big flavor.
BA’s Best Peanut Butter Cookies
What makes this peanut butter cookie recipe The Best? Well, there are a few reasons actually. We call for natural peanut butter so that you can dial the sugar and salt amounts exactly. Instead of just adding roasted peanuts from the can, we roast them a second time for even more peanutty flavor. And the […]
Cheese and Tomato Lasagna
While removing both meat and vegetables from lasagna makes it a much simpler affair, it can result in a dish lacking in texture, flavor, and stature. This recipe upgrades each of the components—tomato sauce, cheese, and noodles. Tomato paste, minced anchovies, grated Pecorino Romano, and a dash of sugar boosted the complexity and body of […]