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Average-cost recipes using several fresh ingredients, standard cuts of meat, seafood in modest quantities, multiple cheeses, or several specialty ingredients.
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Cheesy Roasted Poblano and Shrimp Tacos
Smoky roasted poblano peppers topped with bubbling melted cheese form the foundation of these irresistible shrimp tacos. Finished with tender, boldly seasoned shrimp and fresh lime, they’re a…
Italian Penicillin Soup with Roasted Garlic, Chicken & Parmesan
Roasted garlic, tender chicken, silky vegetables, and Parmesan transform simple ingredients into a deeply satisfying soup. Served with delicate pastina and a touch of fresh lemon, it’s a…
Classic French Sauce Mornay
A silky French cheese sauce combining nutty Gruyère, Parmesan, and delicate seasonings. Perfect for a classic French omelette, asparagus, mushrooms, and elegant brunch dishes, this lighter Mornay can…
Classic French Omelette (Omelette Française)
Master the classic French omelette with its smooth, pale exterior and delicate, creamy interior. Made with just eggs, butter, and a little seasoning, this elegant breakfast favorite is…
Classic Chicken Marsala
Golden chicken cutlets, deeply browned mushrooms, and prosciutto are finished in a concentrated dry Marsala pan sauce with shallot, thyme, chicken stock, and cold butter. Rich and silky…
Sous Vide Turkey Roulade with Ricotta, Spinach & Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Tender turkey breast is filled with creamy ricotta, Parmesan, fresh spinach, and savory sun-dried tomatoes, then gently cooked sous vide for exceptional juiciness before a quick sear creates…
Pithivier-Style Puff Pastry Dome
A Master Technique for Savory or Sweet Filled Pastries This is written as a technique recipe, so you can use it for pigeon, beef, chicken, pork, mushrooms, seafood,…
New York–Style Chicken Scarpariello with Sausage & Cherry Peppers
Crisp-skinned chicken thighs, browned Italian sausage and golden potatoes are roasted with sweet peppers, garlic and fiery cherry peppers in a tangy white-wine pan sauce in this New…
Polish Gołąbki With Butter-Browned Cabbage Rolls
Tender cabbage leaves are wrapped around a deeply savory filling of beef, pork, partially cooked rice, butter-softened bread, onion, garlic, marjoram, and oregano. The rolls are gently braised…
Steakhouse Creamy Mushroom Gratin
Deeply browned cremini mushrooms are enveloped in a silky shallot, garlic, thyme, and cream sauce, then finished with Gruyère, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and a crisp buttery panko topping. Rich, savory,…
