Serves 6-8 Author Notes Inspired by my Oma, my version is like European Goulash and American Goulash got hitched and created a new generation of goulash that retains the convenience of the American version without compromising the richness associated with a long, slow cooking process. The predominance of Hungarian paprika adds sweet pepperiness. —Glass Jar
Homemade chicken pot pie can be a labor of love. This soup is the easier way to get your comfort food fix: Instead of making a from-scratch pie dough to encase the filling, you can make deliciously flaky pie crust crackers (sprinkled with Parmesan) for dunking with store-bought dough. Filled with hearty vegetables like potatoes, carrots, and
Photo by Rocky Luten. Prop Stylist: Veronica Olson. Food Stylist: Drew Aichele. Prep time 15 minutes Cook time 20 minutes Makes 8 scones Author Notes I have a hard time resisting any warm scone fresh from the oven. But come fall, these tender scones loaded with apple (both fresh shredded and applesauce), spiced with cinnamon
We’re not saying you could ever get sick of mac & cheese, arguably the world’s ultimate comfort food. What we are saying is that adding a homemade walnut pesto to the mix is a serious game-changer. It’s a flavor combo that is subtle, sophisticated, and amps our go-to staple up to an 11. Get your friends
Photo by MJ Kroeger. Prop Stylist: Molly Fitzsimons. Food Stylist: Lauren Lapenna. Prep time 6 hours Cook time 30 minutes Makes About 54 cookies Author Notes Rainbow cookies are one of those classics that always brighten a dessert plate or holiday cookie box. Though sometimes known by different names (among them rainbow cake, Italian flag
Makes 2 cups Author Notes When peppers are in season I can not grill and eat enough of them. In the winter they are so-so but VERY expensive. I have found a jarred red and yellow roasted peppers at Whole Foods but nothing tastes like peppers grilled black on the Weber, peeled and dressed simply
Serves 6 Author Notes Minnesota has a great State Fair (don’t miss it, don’t even delay…). However, when I was growing up, my family did not really appreciate it. We were not farm people. And my mother’s European sensibilities made her look at the fair with a raised eyebrow. But, then some of our dear
Makes 2 loaves Author Notes When I was small, I remember going to school with a lunch box (yes, we used lunch boxes back then) filled with what, at the time, were dreadfully embarrassing lunches. Slices of homemade french bread bracketing weird fillings (cream cheese and olives), veggies grown from our garden and milk in
In a medium saucepan, combine the apple cider vinegar with the sugar and 1 cup of water and bring to a boil. Add the pearl onions and a pinch of salt. Transfer to a heatproof jar and let cool completely. Refrigerate overnight. In a medium saucepan, cover the potatoes, lemon zest, dill stems and peppercorns
Michael Shrader of Nine Restaurant Group in Palm Springs, Florida, writes: “Both sides of my family cooked a lot when I was growing up, so I’ve had plenty of inspiration to draw on as a chef. From my mother’s Sicilian heritage, I learned about homemade pasta, braised meats, and biscotti—before they became fashionable. My dad