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Spiced-Rubbed Cornish Hens with Haroseth Stuffing and Sherry Jus
Typically a ceremonial dish, haroseth becomes an inspired stuffing for Cornish hens seasoned seductively with allspice, cinnamon, cumin, and paprika.
April 2009
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- passover,
- poultry,
- spices,
- a map of flavor
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Apricot, Date, and Pistachio Haroseth
Haroseth—a thick condiment of fruit, nuts, and wine—symbolizes the mortar the Israelites used in Egypt.
April 2009
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- melissa roberts,
- passover,
- vegetarian,
- middle eastern,
- regional specialty
food + cooking
The Test Kitchen: Key Limes
Food editor Melissa Roberts gives an introduction to Key limes and demonstrates how to juice the tiny fruits.
03.03.09
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- test kitchen,
- video,
- cooking tips,
- cooking + technique
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Key Lime Coconut Cake
A splash of citrus makes this simple coconut cake striking.
March 2009
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- melissa roberts,
- dessert,
- buy this make that,
- cake,
- limes
food + cooking
The Test Kitchen: How to Deal with Celery Root
Food editor Melissa Roberts shares her tips for preparing celery root, a vegetable that looks intimidating but yields a bright, crisp, celery-like flavor.
02.03.09
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- melissa roberts,
- test kitchen,
- video,
- cooking tips,
- cooking + technique
food + cooking
Behind The Recipe: Lasagne Bolognese with Spinach
One of our food editors updates an Italian-American favorite and comes up with a light yet deeply satisfying dish.
01.15.09
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- cooking + technique,
- pasta,
- italian,
- melissa roberts
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Polenta-Crusted Chicken with Balsamic Caper Pan Sauce
Polenta makes a supercrisp coating for panfried chicken breasts. Here, it’s crowned with wilted escarole and dressed with a bright and briny sauce.
January 2009
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- italian,
- poultry,
- quick kitchen,
- polenta,
- melissa roberts
recipes
Lasagne Bolognese with Spinach
In this wickedly good interpretation, food editor Melissa Roberts combines Italian and Italian-American traditions.
January 2009
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- melissa roberts,
- pasta,
- italian,
- beef,
- spinach
food + cooking
Behind The Recipe: Almond Sherry Christmas Trifle
One of our cooks draws inspiration from Charles Dickens to create this quintessential holiday dessert.
12.08.08