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Kitchen Notebook: (Almost) Too Pretty to Eat
This time of year, we all want to delight our very favorite people with unexpected treats. Here we show you some cookie-decorating tips from a pro.
November 2008
- Keywords
- jane daniels lear,
- cooking + technique,
- cookies,
- dessert,
- winter holidays
recipes
Beet Consommé
This is a more refined version of borscht, the Slavic classic.
December 2006
- Keywords
- ruth cousineau,
- soup,
- beet,
- poultry,
- russian
recipes
Buddha’s Delight
Extremely subtle and very delicate, this special dish, called Buddha’s Delight because it’s completely vegetarian, is all about texture.
February 2006
- Keywords
- lillian chou,
- asian,
- chinese,
- soup,
- winter holidays
recipes
Pasta and Chicken Gratin
Think macaroni and cheese—only ten times better. This sophisticated version combines Gruyère with parmesan, juicy poached chicken, and a crisp, cheesy crust.
December 2005
- Keywords
- ruth cousineau,
- winter holidays,
- poultry,
- pasta,
- cheese
recipes
Miso-Rubbed Turkey with Turkey Gravy
Using miso on the turkey is a great way to get wonderfully moist meat—always a challenge at Thanksgiving.
November 2005
- Keywords
- lillian chou,
- thanksgiving,
- winter holidays,
- poultry,
- asian
recipes
Rosemary Lamb Chops with Swiss Chard and Balsamic Syrup
September 2005
- Keywords
- lamb,
- quick kitchen,
- maggie ruggiero,
- winter holidays
recipes
Seafood Stew
Although many San Franciscans think the zesty fish stew known as cioppino was invented in their city, it can actually be traced back to Genoa.
December 2004
- Keywords
- david downie,
- seafood,
- soup,
- winter holidays,
- italian
recipes
Hazelnut and Olive Rugelach
These savory rugelach are made with a cream-cheese-based dough, which softens very quickly.
December 2004
- Keywords
- melissa roberts,
- gourmet entertains,
- winter holidays,
- winter,
- nuts
recipes
Shaved Fennel, Radish, and Grapefruit Salad
If you're making the striped bass in agrodolce sauce as well as this salad, save 1/3 cup chopped fennel fronds for garnishing the fish.
December 2004
- Keywords
- melissa roberts,
- gourmet entertains,
- winter holidays,
- salad,
- vegetarian
recipes
Striped Bass In Agrodolce Sauce
Agrodolce, an Italian sweet-and-sour sauce, combines vinegar and sugar. For tender results, be sure to peel off any outer layers from the shallots.
December 2004
- Keywords
- melissa roberts,
- gourmet entertains,
- winter holidays,
- seafood,
- italian