Sometimes smoke gets in your eyes. Sometimes smoke gets in your martini glass. We must say, we much prefer the latter.

Sidecar Cocktail
Created during Prohibition, this collision of Cognac, orange liqueur, and lemon isn’t for the faint of heart—or the slight of tolerance.
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- 10 M
- 10 M
- 6

Chicken, Pork, and Pistachio Terrine
Think a terrine is tricky to make? Think again. The most difficult aspect of this recipe is shelling some pistachios.
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- 25 M
- 2 H, 30 M
- 6

Cashew Brittle
How fortunate that all it takes to bring some broken shards of loveliness into one’s life is sugar, cashews, and a little patience.
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- 30 M
- 30 M
- 1

Day After Thanksgiving Cranberry Chutney
We can’t help but think that all we want for Christmas is jar after jar of this sweet-tart cranberry condiment.
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- 10 M
- 35 M
- 14

Roast Chicken Stock
Sure, made-from-scratch stock like grandma used to make is frugal beyond belief. But wait till you see what it does for your cooking.
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- 10 M
- 6 H
- 5

Sage Brown Butter
If you’ve yet to heat butter ’till it turns nutty brown then dribble it over any and every thing, you’ve yet to live. Here, let us show you how.
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- 5 M
- 5 M
- 8

Brown Butter Winter Squash
One taste and you’ll forget all about that butter and brown sugar trick your mom taught you long ago. Promise.
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- 10 M
- 40 M
- 15

Pear Parcels with Star Anise
Infused with spice, suffused with booze, and wrapped oh so neatly, this last course makes quite the lovely gift for guests to unwrap.
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- 15 M
- 1 H, 15 M
- 3

Cranberry and Orange Relish
Traditions just don’t come much simpler than this easy-peasy, make-ahead relish. Simmer cranberries, sugar, and orange until you hear a “Pop!” Then plop it in the fridge.
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- 5 M
- 15 M
- 22

Concord Grape Granita
You’re not going to believe how easy it is to create this tartly sweet grape granita. Really. You wanna make a bet?
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- 5 M
- 3 H
- 5

Chicken with Autumn Vegetables and Madeira
A Southern chef’s riff on classic French coq au vin. We may have to change our allegiance from France to Frank. (Chef Frank Stitt, that is.)
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- 35 M
- 1 H, 50 M
- 3

Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes
We swoon to recipes that give us the pretense of being healthful as we douse food in fruity olive oil. Thank you, Lidia Bastianich.
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- 10 M
- 45 M
- 22

Puréed Celery Root Soup with Caramelized Apples
Behold, an exquisitely simple, sophisticated soup with a subtle celery root flavor that’s certain to make you swoon.
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- 25 M
- 50 M
- 3

Homemade Snickers Bars
Know what really satisfies? Making these DIY, gooey, peanutty, caramel-y, milk chocolate-y Snickers bars.
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- 25 M
- 2 H
- 18

Roast Chicken with Pancetta and Olives
Crisp-skinned. Juicy. Aromatic. Easy. Gorgeous. Heavenly. That’s what we’re hearing about this hen. Sorta makes you wanna try it, eh?
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- 25 M
- 1 H, 30 M
- 27

Amped-Up Red Pepper Paste |
Massa de Pimentão Forte
Every Portuguese family has its own rendition of this classic, a pantry staple known as massa de pimentão. Here’s how the Leite family makes it.
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- 10 M
- 10 M
- 2

Chili Honey Butter
Sweet, spicy, and just a little sassy. That’s what we think of this sensational synthesis of everyday ingredients. Slather it at will.
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- 5 M
- 5 M
- 14


