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Individual Grape and Vin Santo Cakes
In these tender, elegant cakes, the Italian dessert wine Vin Santo contributes intoxicating flavor that’s played up by the addition of plump grapes.
January 2009
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Ricotta Cheesecake
The difference between fresh and commercially prepared ricotta is proven dramatically with this cheesecake.
January 2009
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Pizza Margherita
The secret to a great pizza Margherita is to use the best ingredients you can find—and to approach them with restraint.
January 2009
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Veal Cacciatore
Chicken cacciatore is a ubiquitous dish in Italian-American restaurants, but we think it is even more delicious when made with veal shoulder roast.
January 2009
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Winter Minestrone
The result of the soffritto so savory that there’s no need for broth; water, canned tomatoes, and a parmesan rind work beautifully.
January 2009
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Sautéed Beef with White Wine and Rosemary
Though slightly unconventional, white wine works incredibly well with steak.
January 2009
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The Test Kitchen: How To De-Seed a Pomegranate
Pomegranates are a delicious treat, but picking out the seeds can be time consuming. Food editor Melissa Roberts shares her quick method for de-seeding the bejeweled fruit.
12.01.08
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Pasta with Beet Greens
January 2009
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Arugula Walnut Garlic Sauce
The peppery bite of left over arugula blends with walnuts, garlic, and olive oil into a pesto-like sauce with unlimited potential.
December 2008
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food + cooking
The Test Kitchen: How to Thicken Gravy
Food editor Melissa Roberts shows how to use arrowroot, cornstarch, and beurre manié (a classic French paste of flour and butter) to thicken gravy.
11.25.08
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