This tart wooed and wowed us with its sophistication, simplicity, and sturdiness. And unlike that other round eggy thing in a crust, this certainly won’t call into question anyone’s manhood.
About Jean-Georges Vongerichten

Pate Brisee
Grandmothers tend to know a thing or three about pastry. Flakey, tender, buttery pastry. Witness this world-renowned chef’s recipe from his trusted grand-mère.
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- 15 M
- 2 H
- 8

Chicken Samosas with Cilantro-Yogurt Dip
Deep frying these spring roll wrappers filled with chicken and Asian spices results in a light, flaky crust. Cool them off in the cilantro and yogurt dip.

Black Pepper Shrimp with “Sun-Dried” Pineapple
Sweet and salty, this black bean and pepper shrimp stir fry is a hit on the flavor parade. Dry the pineapple in the oven to intensify the sweetness.

Chicken Soup with Coconut Milk and Lemongrass
Thai chicken soup with coconut milk and lemongrass is as colorful as it is flavorful. Make the rich chicken broth base ahead of time for more flavor.

Molten Chocolate Cake
Sometimes called a volcano cake, this much ballyhooed molten dessert is, quite literally, bursting–or rather, oozing–with chocolate.
- Quick Glance
- 30 M
- 40 M
- 42

Tomato and Basil Towers
This simple dish requires nothing but the best ingredients to shine: dead ripe tomatoes, fragrant basil leaves, sherry vinegar, and a fruit extra-virgin oil.
