This image courtesy of Joseph DeLeo Garlic gives this southern Italian–style quick-cooking sauce its characteristic flavor. Neapolitans lightly crush the cloves with the side of a large knife. This makes it easy to remove the skin and opens the cloves to release their flavor. Remove whole garlic cloves before serving. I add the basil at…
Brussels sprouts can be sweet and nutty by hitting them with high heat until browned and crisp. Why It Works Extremely high heat, plus a preheated roasting pan, gives the Brussels sprouts sweet flavor and a nutty char.Halving the sprouts creates more surface area, allowing them to develop plenty of crispy brown edges. Brussels sprouts…
Serves 8-10 Author Notes This is one of my favorite salads. It’s simple, healthy, easy to prepare, and bright in color and flavor. Shredded raw carrots are dressed with olive oil, lemon juice and Moroccan spices. It comes together in under 20 minutes with the help of a food processor to shred the carrots. Serve…
A simple method to caramelize small onions or shallots for soups, dips, and more. Why It Works Cipollini onions are far sweeter than regular onions, making them ideal candidates for caramelization.Cooking the onions slowly allows their natural sugars to break down into sweeter compounds, rather than burning and turning bitter. I have a deep and…
Rich, chocolatey, and oh-so-satisfying. Why It Works A simple, rich cream cheese dough contrasts nicely with the chocolate filling.Rolling up the rugelach into logs rather than crescents simplifies prep and keeps the filling from leaking out. Rugelach is an irresistible, classic Jewish cookie which originated in Eastern Europe. Rich without being too rich, rugelach are…
These moist cupcakes get their coconut flavor from coconut milk and chopped coconut. Just spoon the easy coconut glaze over the top. Why this recipe works: Very soft butter allows you to easily whisk it with the sugar. Coconut milk adds rich and natural coconut flavor. The icing glaze is an easy alternative to a…
Creamy, chocolatey, and a snap to make, this chocolate lover’s tiramisu gets an extra pick me up with a shot of coffee liquor. Notes: When whisking the mascarpone, take care not to over-whisk or the mixture will curdle. If you choose not to use the coffee liquor, increase the coffee to 1 3/4 cups. 1…
This fun and easy Italian-American dessert is layered with chocolate, pistachio, and cherry-almond ice cream. Why It Works Freezing the dessert after spreading each ice cream results in a terrine with clean, even layers.Cherry brandy and almond extract amplify the flavors of the maraschino cherries and sliced almonds. I once set my chopsticks aside and…
