All Entries in the "Christmas Recipes" Category
Taste of Life Cocktail
MAKES 1 COCKTAIL INGREDIENTS 2 kumquats, thinly sliced, plus more to garnish ¼ tsp. sea salt ¾ oz. Aperol 1 oz. Pimm’s No. 1 ¾ oz. orange liqueur ¾ oz. fresh lemon juice ¾ oz. fresh orange juice ½ oz. honey syrup (see note) INSTRUCTIONS Muddle the kumquats and sea salt together in a cocktail shaker. [...]
Cream Cheese Sorbet
MAKES 1 QUART INGREDIENTS 2 cups sugar 2 lb. cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup fresh lime juice 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 tsp. salt INSTRUCTIONS 1. Place cream cheese in a bowl and beat vigorously with a wooden spoon until smooth. 2. Bring sugar and 2 cups water to a boil in a [...]
Thai Green Mango Salad (Som Tum Mamuang) Recipe
SERVES 4–6 INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp. small dried shrimp 8 red Thai chiles, stemmed, seeded, and julienned 4 cloves garlic, minced 1⁄2 shallot, minced 3 small, green unripe mangoes (about 1 1⁄2 lbs.), peeled and julienned 18 green beans, trimmed and cut into 2″ lengths 14 grape tomatoes, halved 3 tbsp. fish sauce 2 tbsp. [...]
Spicy Cabbage and Chorizo Soup
SERVES 8 INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1 large yellow onion, chopped 8 oz. chorizo (approximately 2 1/2 links), sliced 1/4 inch thick 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes, or more to taste 8 cups water 1 lb. Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into [...]
Spaghetti alla Carbonara Recipe
Ingredients 1 pound dry spaghetti 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 ounces pancetta or slab bacon, cubed or sliced into small strips 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 large eggs 1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus more for serving Freshly ground black pepper 1 handful fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped Directions Prepare the sauce while the [...]
Steak with Herb Sauce (Bistecca Con Salsa delle Erbe) Recipe
SERVES 2 INSTRUCTIONS 1 cup packed basil leaves 1 cup packed flat-leaf parsley leaves 2 tbsp. packed fresh oregano leaves 1 tbsp. packed fresh rosemary leaves 1 tbsp. packed fresh thyme leaves 1 tbsp. packed fresh tarragon leaves 2 cloves garlic, minced 3⁄4 cup plus 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly [...]
Pomegranate Meringue Rose Tart
SERVES 10–14 INGREDIENTS FOR THE CRUST: 3/4 cup pistachios 1/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups flour 1 stick unsalted butter, cubed and chilled 1 egg yolk 1/4 cup cold water FOR THE GANACHE: 12 oz. high-quality white chocolate, finely chopped 1/2 cup orange juice 1/8 tsp. rose water FOR THE MERINGUE: 1 cup sugar [...]
Coeur à la Creme with Caramelized Strawberries Recipe
INGREDIENTS FOR THE COEUR À LA CRÈME: 6 oz. fresh goat cheese 4 oz. cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup honey 3/4 cup heavy cream 1 tbsp. confectioners’ sugar FOR THE STRAWBERRIES: 1/2 cup sugar 1 tbsp. light corn syrup 1/2 cup red wine, preferably pinot noir or zinfandel 3 whole cloves 2 whole black peppercorns [...]
Cacao Fruit Cocktail
MAKES 2 COCKTAILS INGREDIENTS 1 tsp. simple syrup, plus more for rimming the glass Crushed cocoa nibs 3 oz. frozen cacao fruit pulp 1½ oz. cachaça, like Leblon 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice Sparkling white wine INSTRUCTIONS Dip the rims of each glass in simple syrup, and then in crushed cocoa nibs. In the bowl [...]
Chocolate and Peanut Butter Nougat Squares Recipe
MAKES 100 CANDIES INGREDIENTS 2 cups sugar 1 ¼ cups light corn syrup ½ cup unsulfured molasses 1 tbsp. vanilla extract 1 egg white 1 cup peanut butter ¾ cup dry powdered milk ½ cup confectioners’ sugar 1 lb. semisweet chocolate, chopped 2 tbsp. vegetable shortening Sea salt, to garnish INSTRUCTIONS 1. Spray a [...]
Gluten Free Chocolate Cake
3/4 cup rice flour, plus 2 tablespoons 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup cocoa powder, plus 2 tablespoons 1 teaspoon gluten-free baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 large egg 1/2 cup hot coffee 1/2 cup soy, rice or almond milk 1/4 cup olive oil 1 teaspoon vanilla essence [...]
Flat and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
INGREDIENTS 2 cups flour 1 scant tbsp. kosher salt 1 ¼ tsp. baking soda 1 ½ cups packed light brown sugar 1 ¼ cups sugar 16 tbsp. unsalted butter, softened 2 eggs 1 tbsp. vanilla extract 12 oz. finely shaved bittersweet chocolate 8 oz. finely ground walnuts INSTRUCTIONS 1. Whisk flour, salt, and baking soda [...]
Asado de Bodas (Pork in Red Chile Sauce)
SERVES 8–10 INGREDIENTS 8 dried New Mexico chiles, stemmed and seeded 2 dried Guajilo chiles, stemmed and seeded 1/2 cup almonds 1/2 cup unsalted peanuts 1/2 cup raisins 1/4 tsp. ground cumin 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 3 cloves garlic, smashed 2 whole cloves 2 oz. Mexican chocolate, such as Ibarra, roughly chopped 1/4 [...]
Christmas Cherry Cookies
1 c. creamery butter 1 c. powdered sugar 1 egg 2 1/4 c. flour, plain 1 c. chopped pecans 2 c. candied cherries, halved Cream butter and sugar; add egg and flour. Stir in nuts and cherries. Form into 2 rolls and refrigerate overnight. Slice thinly. Bake at 325 degrees for 10-15 minutes.
Thumbprint Shortbread Cookies
Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened 2/3 cup white sugar 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar 3/4 teaspoon almond extract 1 teaspoon milk Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl, cream together butter and white sugar until smooth. [...]
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