As the heat continues to be oppressive, I look for dishes that are easy to prepare. Where I live, tomatoes seem to reach their peak in mid-September, which is why I like to make this jam now, so I have it as an autumnal condiment in my fridge. Similar to the classic Spanish pan con…
Chewy, Fudgy Brookies Are for Dessert Lovers Who Want It All
My husband and I live in opposite-ville when it comes to dessert. Give me a rich, gooey chocolate brownie with a shiny, crackly top any day. My husband loves crispy-chewy chocolate chip cookies with a passion that verges on a new religion, but he’s positively “meh” about brownies. The solution? I glued my favorite brownie…
Steak Diane Is the Classic Steak Dinner You’ll Fall in Love With
There are endless versions and recipes for classic steak Diane, a dish of seared steak served with a rich, creamy, and flambéed pan sauce. Each calls for different cuts of steak, and some include button mushrooms. There are debates of scallions versus shallots, chives versus parsley, veal demi-glace versus beef stock, tomato paste or no…
This Extra-Easy Spinach Lasagna Can’t Be Beat
Say hello to the ultimate vegetarian lasagna. Three hearty layers of pasta, marinara, ricotta, mozzarella, and garlicky spinach ensure both vegetarians and omnivores will be satisfied. And we’re not talking about a wimpy handful of spinach: Nope, an entire pound of baby spinach is tucked among the layers, giving you a little something green in…
For the Love of Figs
Just when local tomatoes start to dwindle at the market, figs arrive in all their green and purple glory, a harbinger of autumn. Figs also have a shorter, smaller harvest in early summer, but the main event comes at the end. The season is still short, so grab these precious fruits while you can. The…
Caramelized Figs With Vanilla Ice Cream
Caramelized figs may sound complicated, but actually, this is a super easy yet impressive dessert, one of those last-minute dishes that will turn an impromptu meal into a feast. Figs are naturally sweet, and not much is needed to bring out their flavors. Caramelizing them simply elevates the sweetness, making them a sublime dessert. Serves…
Figs With Jamón Serrano and Blue Cheese
Sweet, jammy figs, crunchy with seeds, are a perfect match for creamy, salty blue cheese. Add a few slivers of jamón serrano, and you’ll be blown away. I also love a version of this served with sliced tomatoes and garlic croutons. As with most recipes that are more assembly than cooking, there are various ways…
Fig and Plum Sauce
Sautéing figs with plums, shallots, and balsamic vinegar turns these simple ingredients into a savory, sweet, tangy sauce with a deep burgundy color, perfect for autumnal feasts. I serve it alongside roast pork, as a chutney for curry, and even as jam on my morning toast. I love this type of sauce—with just a few…
The Family Table: A Grandmother’s Legacy of Love, Home Cooking, and Coffee Cake Mornings
Submitted by Terese Luikens, Sandpoint, Idaho For the first eight years of my life, I lived near my grandma and enjoyed partaking in the feasts she served for memorable holiday meals. Uncles, aunts, and cousins sat shoulder-to-shoulder around tables laden with tender beef roasts, smooth brown gravy, fluffy mashed potatoes, and always a choice of cream…
Say Goodbye to Summer With a Peach Melba Buckle
A buckle is one of those early American country desserts, like a pandowdy, grunt, or cobbler, that combines fruit with biscuits or cake. The source for this recipe idea is Florida chef Clair Epting, who prepared a blood peach-raspberry crisp with a peach-honey sauce for dessert one evening at the Cakebread Cellars in Napa Valley….
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