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Master Sweet Dough
Bon Appétit - Melissa Roberts
This versatile dough recipe is ideally made in a stand mixer, but a food processor works surprisingly well, too. Use the dough to make sweet rolls, pretzels, and more. 1 3/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
Lemon Juice
Potted Crab with Meyer Lemon
Epicurious - Melissa Hamilton
Use good butter, fresh crabmeat, and Meyer lemons and this simple spread will really sing. Can't find Meyer lemons? Substitute 2 tablespoons juice …
The Loftiest Souffle
Bon Appétit - Michel Richard
Here's a soufflé recipe by Michel Richard of Citronelle in Washington, D.C. that can stand up for itself. Whip the whites until firm, but stop before they get too stiff. 3 tablespoons unsalted butter more,
The Creamiest Aioli
Bon Appétit - Suzanne Goin
In this aioli recipe by L.A. chef Suzanne Goin, she provides this tip: "Add a thin drizzle of oil and whisk like crazy." Drape a kitchen towel over a small saucepan; set a small metal bowl over (this hold
Thomas Keller's Perfect (Yes, Perfect) Poached Egg
Bon Appétit - Carla Lalli Music
Crack an egg, drop it into boiling water, and you'll get a poached egg, right? If it were that simple, there wouldn't be a million egg-poaching gadgets on the market. For clarity, we consulted the perfectionists
Lazy Mary’s Citrus Tart (Joy The Baker)
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Pomegranate Aperitif
Bon Appétit - Miles Thompson, SHED Restaurant, Healdsburg
Saba is wine-grape juice that’s been reduced until syrupy and concentrated. If you can’t find it, use a few drops of aged balsamic vinegar. Whisk pomegranate juice and saba in a large pitcher, then stir
Lychee Ginger Ice
Martha Stewart Living - Martha Stewart Living
Crushing ice, refreezing it, and crushing it again gives it a texture like that of a snow cone.
Asparagus
Wild Salmon, Asparagus, and Shiitakes in Parchment
Martha Stewart Living - Martha Stewart Living
When you bake fish and vegetables in parchment, you are steaming them in their own juices. It preserves nutrients and requires little added fat. Serve with cooked brown rice, barley, or another whole
Homemade Pasta
Bon Appétit - Philip Krajek
Because this dough is eggless, it has great al dente texture. If you can’t find durum wheat flour, all-purpose will work well, too. 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons fine durum wheat flour or all-purpose flour
The Best Way to Use Chives, From Soups to Vegetables to Main Dishes
Bon Appétit
More than just a garnish, chives awaken every dish they touch. (Credit: Hirsheimer & Hamilton) More than just a garnish, chives awaken every dish they touch. Here are some of our favorite ways to use Fresh
Brownie-and-Peanut-Butter Ice Cream Sandwiches
Martha Stewart Living - Martha Stewart Living
Have you ever spooned peanut butter out of the jar while munching on a chocolate bar? Next time, try sandwiching ice cream swirled with crunchy peanut butter between slim, fudgy, indulgent chocolate brownies.
How to Prep Baby Artichokes, Step by Step, with GIFs!
Bon Appétit - Dawn Perry
Never cooked baby artichokes? Now's a great time to start. Their chokes and thorn-free leaves clean up in a snap, yielding tender hearts and stems. Here’s the play-by-play. Pull off the green outer leaves
Green Garlic and Pea Soup with Whipped Cream
Bon Appétit - The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
The key to a vibrant green (not khaki) soup: Bring the water up to a boil quickly over high heat, and err on undercooking the peas to preserve their color. 2 cups shelled fresh peas (from about 2 lb. or
Recipes
Smoked Trout with Pea Shoots and Spring Onions
Epicurious - Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Look for pea shoots at the farmers' market or at Asian markets (though any tender green will work in a pinch). 1/4 cup crème fraîche or sour cream • 2 …
Seared Hake with Baby Potatoes and Green Sauce
Bon Appétit - JJ Goode
The balance of this green sauce is all in the mix. Sorrel is citrusy and bright, but can be quite sharp. Celery is cooling, and the leeks deliver structure, heat, and body. ⅓ cup fresh sorrel or cilantro
Fish Stew with Fennel and Baby Potatoes
Bon Appétit - Alison Roman
This stew might come together quickly, but it gets plenty of backbone from fennel and white wine. 8 oz. small waxy potatoes (such as baby Yukon Gold), scrubbed, sliced ¼” thick 1½ pound skinless flounder
Waffles
Los Angeles Travel Guide
FOOD & WINE - Food & Wine
Son of a Gun chefs, Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo, serve potato chips on Tabasco-spiked lobster salad tucked into buttery toasted buns. This recipe is as close to the waffles of chef Michael Mina’s childhood
Vinaigrette
Scallion Vinaigrette
FOOD & WINE - Bobby Flay
Bobby Flay never met a chile he didn't like. Here, he uses jalapeños in a versatile dressing that's as good on delicate greens as it is on grilled vegetables, fish or meat. More Salad Dressing Recipes
Simple Syrup
Agricole-Guava Cooler
FOOD & WINE - Martin Cate
Rhum agricole has a grassy flavor that's delicious in this cocktail from San Francisco's rum-loving Smuggler's Cove. A Summer Cocktail Tip More Refreshing Drinks
Strawberry Rhubarb Pâte de Fruit Recipe
Saveur
• 3⁄4 cup Demerara sugar • 1 vanilla bean, spit lengthwise, seeds scraped and reserved • 1 oz. Clément Créole Shrubb or Cointreau • 1 tbsp. canola oil, for …
Recipes
Meadow Mocktails
FOOD & WINE - Johanna Corman
Johanna Corman makes this refreshing lavender-and-grapefruit spritzer in large batches for easy summer entertaining. To turn it into a cocktail, swap gin or vodka for some of the sparkling water. Slideshow:
Halibut
Halibut in Parchment with Corn and Tomatoes
FOOD & WINE - Kristen Kish
Chef Kristen Kish keeps it simple by roasting halibut, corn, tomatoes and green beans all in one simple packet, allowing the flavors to merge into one delicious meal. Slideshow: More Halibut Recipes
Blueberry Hand Pies
Bon Appétit - Sue Li
Preheat oven to 375°.Roll out dough on a floured surface to a 15x12-inch rectangle. Cut into 6 rectangles. Toss blueberries, lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl. Brush edges of rectangles
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Salted Caramel-Filled Fudge Brownies
FOOD & WINE - Anya von Bremzen
These incredible brownies are filled with a layer of gooey salted caramel which can be made two weeks in advance. Slideshow: More Brownie Recipes
Recipes
Indian-Spiced Short Ribs
FOOD & WINE
How to Shuck, Store, Serve, and Cook Oysters
Bon Appétit - Danielle Walsh
It's one thing to belly up to your favorite oyster bar and order a dozen. It's another if you want to order a dozen from your fish monger and crack them open yourself—or cook them into a stew, or fry into
Bees
Starting Beekeeping: What's All the Buzz About?
motherearthnews.com - By Hannah Kincaid
No wonder more and more folks are making a beeline for beekeeping — a single hive of these tiny, social pollinators can provide 40 to 60 pounds of …
Ragout of Lamb and Spring Vegetables with Farro
Epicurious - Chef Seamus Mullen
This elegant stew can be made up to the point that the farro goes in; cool, then cover and chill up to 2 days. The family really enjoyed this. I …
Crispy-Skinned Fish
Epicurious - Donald Link, Chef Pêche, New Orleans
"Don't dump a bunch of sauce on your crispy skin— you'll ruin it. Put your sauce on the plate and place the fillet on top."—Donald Link Starting with …