For some of us, it wouldn’t be Christmas without these rich, potent treats. I like to make them with chocolate or vanilla cake scraps that I’ve saved in the freezer,…
Spiked with bourbon, rum, and grated nutmeg, this holiday-inspired cream sauce will quickly get you in the spirit.
Duxelles is a mixture of finely chopped mushrooms, shallots, and sometimes herbs that is cooked slowly in butter until it becomes thick. The Duxelles here is used as a filling…
Nothing says special occasion like beef tenderloin, but this recipe could be the easiest beef tenderloin you ever make. It requires minimal amount of time and toil to assemble and…
I use gingersnaps from the store because their crunchiness makes them ideal for grinding to a fine crumb.
Green curry paste tends to be spicier than red curry paste. If you use homemade curry paste, it may be hotter than the jarred paste, depending on the chiles you…
Paired with a green salad and a glass of crisp white wine, this tart is perfect for lunch or a light dinner. I also like to cut it into thin…
These gorgeous two-layer bars have a brownie base topped with a gooey nut-and-coconut-studded topping.
To give them their curved form, the tuiles are draped over a rolling pin when they’re hot from the oven. So measure your rolling pin and figure out how many…
Because it's such a delicious roast, you'll be tempted to save this dish for company, but don't. Treat yourself. Ready in the time it takes to make a salad and…
The mustard-Worcestershire seasoning is a tangy counterpoint to the sprouts, which—despite people’s remembrances from childhood—are essentially sweet and nutty.
These buttery, flaky cookies feature a jewel-like filling of jam and a dusting of chopped pistachios.
This hot chocolate tastes rich enough to be dessert—forget the marshmallows. To vary the flavor, infuse the milk with orange zest or fresh mint leaves before adding the chocolate. Discover…
I like to use a mix of hot and sweet sausages for a more interesting dish. Serve this over risotto or polenta to balance the sweetness of the roasted grapes and the…
Honey-spiced lamb is a traditional Moroccan festival meal. This simplified version makes the most of the way sweet honey balances the richness of the lamb.
This easy pork tenderloin roast is a stress-free Sunday dinner favorite. It features a crunchy, flavorful spiced breadcrumb crust and is delicious served with a little tangy chutney on the…
This is the time of year to pull out all the stops and make something really fancy like this stuffed crown roast of pork. But don’t worry: since you buy…
These cookies are more than a mere canvas for decorating, with the honey's haunting sweetness and a subtle spiciness from the cardamom. Watch our Virtual Cookie Exchange to see how…
This is the hot cocoa from my childhood, chocolatey but not rich enough to spoil dinner. I think mini marshmallows are essential, but you can skip them if you wish.…
The master recipe makes a red curry paste, using dried red chiles. For green curry paste, see the variation at the bottom. Thai curry paste is traditionally made using a sturdy…
Think beyond dessert—sherry can be a perfect aperitif or an ideal match for dinner
An easy dough makes baking these crackers a breeze
Bring out the fresh, nutty flavor of Brussels sprouts by roasting, braising, or sautéing
Spice up the season with four amazing desserts inspired by the most familiar of holiday flavors
What it all boils down to
Cocoa is by no means a lesser product than chocolate. On the contrary, it’s a purer form of chocolate. Baker Nicole Rees describes the different roles cocoa and chocolate play in…
For a special holiday dinner, learn how to stuff, cook, and sauce an impressive pork or beef roast
A chef shares her tricks for making this classic holiday side—and a few great ways to jazz it up
A simple method gives you a repertoire of comforting, aromatic dishes
To make a cute twisty tuile garnish for ice cream, mousses and puddings, we modified the recipe for Maple-Walnut Tuiles. Here’s how to do it: First make a stencil from a moisture-resistant paper plate…
烤皮可以令人生畏,但这里的s a version that makes moving all types of dough easier. Called the Super Peel, it combines a baker’s peel with a…
JAZ Innovations has recently introduced the Cool Touch oven rack guard. Made of the same heat- and flame-resistant fiber used in the protective clothing for firefighters, the padded fabric strips wrap around…
Cuisinart has introduced its first stand mixer, designed to give other high-end models a run for their money. Available in 5.5-quart ($350) and 7-quart ($450) bowl capacities, the mixer boasts…
Here’s an idea for the cook on your list who’s been very good: beautiful rolling work and storage carts made of laminated bamboo, similar to the intricate cutting boards we’ve…
If you’re looking for a present for the cook who has everything, why not replace an essential tool with a piece of art? These wooden tools are just two of…
I love this new Wine Ratchet from Built NY Inc. Unlike the ubiquitous lever openers, the Ratchet puts a little effort back into popping a cork. Acting and sounding much…
Drawing on its 60-year history as a training ground for chefs, the Culinary Institute of America has come out with a line of cookware and bakeware designed by its teaching…
We’ve liked the Doughmakers line of shiny aluminum pans for cookies, cakes, and pies since they came out several years ago, and now they’ve added muffin pans. The 12-cup standard…
First our kitchens were rocked by all-silicone bakeware, brilliantly stick-resistant and colorful but floppy. Then came another generation of silicone pans, thicker and sturdier yet failing to conduct heat as…
This set of five small nesting bowls makes mise en place easy. Made of flexible silicone, each also serves as a measuring cup, with measurements printed inside and a raised…
Lives may not depend on your coring an apple just right or cutting a neat slice of pizza, but it’s nice to know that the same expertise that goes into…
Plastic squeeze bottles are the not-so-secret garnishing weapon of professional chefs, who use them to drizzle desserts with melted chocolate, dot sauces on a dinner plate, or squiggle dressings over…
When it comes to cooking and baking with liquor, bourbon is one of our favorites. Its smoky caramel and vanilla flavor adds a special nuance to savory and sweet dishes…
If you bake lots of cookies, a couple of nonstick silicone baking liners are handy to have because they’re reusable and they reduce the need for parchment. Often referred to…
For many cooks (those not living in Southeast Asia, anyway), the hardest part about making Thai curry paste is finding a few of the ingredients. Some of what you need is…
A blend of egg whites and confectioners’ sugar, royal icing hardens to a durable, rock-hard consistency when allowed to dry. Start by making a batch of Royal Icing and then coloring…
Royal icing carries a very slight risk of salmonella infection from the raw egg whites used to make it. If you want to eliminate that risk completely, use pasteurized whites,…
Take the stress out of preparing Christmas dinner—or any holiday meal—by roasting beef tenderloin, rack of lamb, chicken, pork, or fish
Q:I recently received a set of three differently shaped cheese knives. Which should be used for which cheese? Hilary Drake, Stamford, CT A: You’ll find that each knife is specially…
Q:How many cheeses should I include on a cheese board? What guidelines should I follow on what types of cheeses to choose? Sylvie Molnar, Bainbridge Island, WA A: First, think…
问:什么是选择一些好的补充cheeses, besides crackers and bread? Noreen Wooten, Dumfries, VA A: Don’t reinvent the wheel when it comes to pairing cheese with…
Don’t be scared off by the liver in this stuffing. It’s really there just to bind the stuffing and add a rich background note; you won’t even notice it.
The dough can be refrigerated for two days or frozen for up to a month, and then thawed for two hours at room temperature.
You don’t have to go to Thailand to eat a good Thai curry. You don’t even have to go to a Thai restaurant. Thai curries are easy enough to make…
These soft, flourless cookies house a bittersweet filling, for a taste combination that appeals to the kid in all of us.
Baker Abby Dodge shares her seven favorite cookies for the holidays
Though the seaming process leaves it deliciously moist straight from the oven, This cake is even better one or two days later, after the spices have had a chance to…
Stocking stuffers that'll make any cook's holiday
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