Roasted Garlic

Is there anything better than roasted garlic? We think not. Three ingredients. Almost no effort. And yet what results is both complex and versatile and knee-wobblingly lovely.

1 hr 5 mins

Homemade Mayonnaise

Millions have become adept at slathering mayo on all manner of food stuff. Yet few have attempted to make it at home. This foolproof recipe may change that.

10 mins

Mango Chutney

You'd never, ever guess how quick and easy it is to make this authentic Indian condiment at home. And let's not forget how delicious it is. So much so that folks are calling it "outstanding" and "magic." Enough said.

1 hr 20 mins

Fig Tarte Tatin

Just when you thought classic tarte tatin could get no lovelier, here comes fig tarte tatin.

1 hr

Microwave Mug Cake

Three minutes. That's how long it takes to bake this upside down cake that makes just enough dessert to satisfy your craving. No more.

20 mins

Spiced Chocolate Truffles

At last, spiced chocolate truffles made with dark chocolate that taste delectable, are easy to make, and—believe it!—nutrient dense. Our prayers have been answered.

2 hrs 30 mins

Pain de Mie

Characterized by its distinctly rectangular shape and, in true French form, buttery taste, this classic loaf is traditionally made in a Pullman pan although any old loaf pan can work.

3 hrs 30 mins

Cacio e Pepe

This crazy satisfying, ridiculously cheap, pantry-minded dinner consists of just pasta, cheese, oil, salt, pepper, and a nifty technique.

25 mins

Dorie Greenspan’s Rugelach

These butter and cream cheese pastries are filled with cinnamon-sugared nuts, a slick of jam, currants, and a handful of chopped chocolate.

3 hrs 35 mins

Portuguese Tea Flan

Creamy custard is infused with tea for an unusual take on the classic Portuguese flan. The classic caramel topping gives the dessert its depth and sweetness.

4 hrs 30 mins

Kugelhopf

Part bread, part cake, kugelhopf is made like brioche except it's studded with raisins, brushed with butter, and dusted with sugar.

7 hrs 35 mins

Serrano Ham-Chicken Fritters ~ Croquetas

These irresistible croquettes, made with ham and chicken, are a favorite in Spanish tapas bars. A great hors d'oeuvre, after-school snack, or nibble.

1 hr 15 mins

Lemon Biscotti

Irresistible in terms of both taste and texture. Those with a weakness for these classic Italian cookies, consider yourself warned.

2 hrs

Fresh Cod Brandade

Fresh cod is poached in an herby milk-cream mixture and gently folded into mashed potatoes. It makes a perfect spread for garlic toasts.

1 hr

Mushroom Strudel

Crackly phyllo that's crisp as autumn leaves give way to tender wild mushrooms in this simple, sumptuous savory strudel.

45 mins

Flourless Chocolate Cloud Cake

This lofty cake is so crammed full of chocolate and butter and air, there's no room for flour--although we made sure to leave space for ample swoops of softly whipped cream.

1 hr 15 mins

Portuguese Tomato Jelly

Summer tomatoes are turned into a sweet jelly that's a Portuguese classic. Use it as you would any jelly as well as with cheese plates.

1 hr 15 mins