More nuanced than gingerbread and not at all like fruit cake, this French tradition is fragrant with cinnamon, cloves, ginger, fennel, and honey.
Deep-Dish Sour Cream–Apple Pie with Cardamom Streusel
Dec 22, 2009 by
This sour cream apple pie is so deep, it’s made in a springform pan. The apple filling is tangy with sour cream, and it’s all topped with the streusel.
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Cashew Caramel Cracker Bars
Dec 21, 2009 by
The savvy, if very seventies, secret to these Christmasy, cashew-topped caramel-chocolate bars? A crust made from saltines. Trying is believing.
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- 15 M
- 1 H, 15 M
- 5
Lemon-Scented Pull-Apart Coffee Cake
Dec 08, 2009 by
“Absolutely the best thing I’ve put in my mouth in a long time!” That’s what folks are saying about this buttery, citrusy coffee cake.
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- 1 H
- 3 H, 45 M
- 54
Bacon and Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese
Dec 08, 2009 by
Inspired by a stuffed baked potato, this stovetop mac and cheese is loaded with bacon, Cheddar, and sour cream. Indulgence, baby.
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- 25 M
- 30 M
- 7
Barefoot Contessa Rosemary Cashews
Nov 24, 2009 by
These warm-from-the-oven cashews are bathed in buttery rosemary, cayenne, and brown sugar goodness. An ideal pre-dinner nosh.
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- 5 M
- 20 M
- 2
Sweet Potato, Golden Raisin, and Cranberry Strudel
Oct 12, 2009 by
This strudel, filled with sweet potato, raisins, and cranberry, is a great lunch or side. Phyllo makes the strudel a cinch to make. Serve the strudel warm.
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- 35 M
- 1 H, 25 M
- 7
Mahi Mahi Stewed with Cherry Tomatoes and Capers
Oct 07, 2009 by
For this Sicilian dish, mahi mahi is stewed with tomatoes, onions, olives, and seasoned with briny capers. The mahi mahi becomes infused with tomato flavor.
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- 20 M
- 30 M
- 8
No-Knead Olive Bread | Pane all’Olive
Oct 05, 2009 by
Kalamata olives lend this no-knead bread ample flavor while a long, slow rise brings it a bakery-quality crumb. Don’t expect the warm-from-the-oven loaf to last long.
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- 15 M
- 1 H, 15 M
- 12
Farfalle with Fresh Salmon
Sep 28, 2009 by
So what if salmon isn’t from Italy? Cookbook author Guiliano Hazan is, and he says to go right ahead and toss chunks of the rich fish with pasta, tomatoes, and cream.
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- 15 M
- 25 M
- 7
Toasted Coconut Ice Cream
Aug 20, 2009 by
Toasted coconut is swirled through vanilla ice cream rich with egg custard. The coconut, deepened because it’s toasted, beats anything from Good Humor.
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- 35 M
- 1 H, 45 M
- 17
Roasted Sweet and Spicy Nuts
Aug 14, 2009 by
These sweet and spicy nuts are addictive, so serve with care. The sweet comes from sugar, the spicy is the result of red pepper flakes. Use any kind of nut.
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- 5 M
- 35 M
- 8
Portuguese Green Olive Dip
Jul 20, 2009 by
For this dip, green olives are stirred into an eggless ‘mayonnaise’ made with milk, oil, anchovies, garlic, and white pepper. A tasty Portuguese olive dip.
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- 5 M
- 5 M
- 46
Chicken Tikka Masala
Jul 20, 2009 by
Tender pieces of chicken breast are seasoned with Indian spices, broiled, then tossed in a creamy tomato-yogurt masala sauce filled. Simple and elegant.
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- 35 M
- 1 H, 25 M
- 3
Ginger Sake Cocktail “Sushi”
Jul 01, 2009 by
Who woulda thunk it? Cubes of sake-ginger-flavored gelatin sit on thin slices of cool cucumber with candied ginger lending a bracing heat.
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- 35 M
- 50 M
- 2
Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper Tart
Jun 23, 2009 by
An easy-to-make tart filled with tomatoes, onions, red peppers, and black olives all nestled in a flaky, savory crust. A brunch, lunch, or dinner tart.
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- 30 M
- 3 H, 15 M
- 3
Pork Medallions with Honey-Rosemary Butter and Apple Salsa
Jun 19, 2009 by
Pork tenderloin is seared then topped with rich honey, rosemary, and butter with apple salsa—yes, salsa—on the side. Ah, autumn.
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- 45 M
- 1 H, 45 M
- 5
Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies
May 22, 2009 by
We’re bewitched, thanks to this aged dough–yes, aged dough–that indulges us in an adult cookie with notes of rich butterscotch and bitter dark chocolate. All you need is patience. And this recipe.
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- 15 M
- 1 D, 12 H
- 137
Portuguese Rabbit Hunter Style
May 10, 2009 by
Rabbit Hunter Style is a favorite dish in Portugal. This Portuguese recipe is rich with rabbit (or chicken), bacon, tomatoes, onions, and mushrooms.
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- 1 H
- 2 H, 30 M
- 6
Pumpkin Cake With Maple-Cream Cheese Frosting
May 10, 2009 by
Somewhat akin to a spice cake, this uber autumnal dessert takes a lovely autumnal lilt from pumpkin puree in the batter, maple syrup in the frosting.
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- 30 M
- 1 H, 15 M
- 42