The Arsenal™ | Leite's Culinaria

Mexican Hot Chocolate | Chocolate Caliente

Jan 24, 2011 by Fany Gerson

This concoction of hot milk and Mexico’s incomparable chocolate is whipped into a frenzy with a milinillo–Mexico’s unplugged answer to the immersion blender.

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10 M
10 M
9

Sweet Peanut Butter Cookie Tart Crust

Jan 18, 2011 by Rose Levy Beranbaum

This incredibly delicate yet intensely flavored crust is the ideal foundation for Chocolate-Peanut Butter Mousse Tart.

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20 M
40 M
4

Meyer Lemon Curd

Dec 21, 2010 by Diane Morgan

You may think you’re going to gift these little half-pint jars of lemon curd, but who are you kidding? Our money says you’ll be lapping it up straight from the jar.

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15 M
25 M
22

Maître d’Hôtel Butter

Dec 21, 2010 by Laura Santtini

Slather this irresistible butter over steak, fish, or poultry for some lovely lemony-herby lusciousness in just seconds. C’mon. You know you want some.

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5 M
5 M
6

Beef Tenderloin with Madeira Sauce

Dec 15, 2010 by The Editors at Williams-Sonoma

This eminently reliable, no-fuss recipe doesn’t ambush you with carving trickery. It’s just a simple, supple roast beef tenderloin napped with a slightly boozy but goof-proof sauce.

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1 H
1 H, 45 M
8

Old-Fashioned Potato Gratin

Dec 15, 2010 by Frank Stitt

This old-timey gratin comforts with everything one could possibly crave in a gratin, namely ample amounts of potatoes, cream, butter, and cheese. Gigondas optional.

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25 M
1 H, 45 M
9

Crisp Potato Cakes

Nov 30, 2010 by Rozanne Gold

A kissing cousin to the latke, this whopping plate-size potato cake ensures you’re not standing at the stove all night long turning out one wee pancake after another.

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15 M
1 H, 15 M
11

Candied Orange Peel

Nov 24, 2010 by The Editors of Gourmet

Serve this candied orange peel on its own, toss it in granulated sugar after it dries for a festive look, or dip it in melted chocolate.

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50 M
12 H, 50 M
1

Fork-Mashed Potatoes

Nov 22, 2010 by David Tanis

These fork-mashed spuds are indulgence defined with their easy execution, deceptively rich taste, and lack of bowls and beaters to clean.

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10 M
30 M
13

Sugar Syrup

Nov 21, 2010 by Gaitri Pagrach-Chandra

This Sugar Syrup Recipe is suitable for most recipes calling for simple syrup. Use at your discretion, depending on how sweet you like things.

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10 M
15 M
0

Coconut Cream Pie

Nov 10, 2010 by Nancie McDermott

A retro classic with a velvety coconut custard buried beneath billows of sweet, luscious, airy meringue and cushioned by a tender, flaky, buttery lard crust. You’re welcome.

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25 M
45 M
15

Smothered Shrimp, Andouille Sausage, and Grits

Oct 20, 2010 by Emeril Lagasse

Our most requested recipe, this ridiculously rich dish takes its heat from andouille, its creamy comfort from grits smothered in cheese.

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30 M
30 M
8

Creamy Stone Ground Cheese Grits

Oct 04, 2010 by Emeril Lagasse

A true Southern staple, this dish is full of creamy stone-ground grits and riddled with grated white Cheddar cheese. Pass the plate, please.

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10 M
1 H, 15 M
6

Shrimp Stock

Oct 04, 2010 by Emeril Lagasse

This shrimp stock recipe should be in everyone’s repertoire. The deep, sweet—well, shrimp-y—flavor is utterly incomparable. Trust us.

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5 M
1 H
0

Svelte Green Goddess Dip

Sep 20, 2010 by Diane Morgan

This evocatively named dip isn’t the same as the one of yore. It’s got the same sumptuous taste, the same creamy texture, the same luminous color, just not the same calorie count.

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15 M
15 M
21

Rich Vanilla Ice Cream

Sep 02, 2010 by Elsa Petersen-Schepelem

Vanilla ice cream is de rigueur for lazy summer days. This luscious lovely is adaptable, so it can be uber-rich or not. Either way, the vanilla shines through.

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30 M
30 M
11

Steamed Lobster with Drawn Butter

Aug 31, 2010 by JoAnn Cianciulli

An herbaceous steaming liquid lends a lovely lilt to lobster, drawn butter brings it loads of lusciousness.

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15 M
30 M
6

Spaghetti with Raw Tomatoes

Aug 23, 2010 by The Editors of Phaidon Press

Summer at its simplest, not to mention it’s most splendid, seeing as how five minutes of effort yields a meal that rivals round-trip tickets to Italy.