This is one of those miraculous dishes that uses only a few basic ingredients (beef, onions, garlic, thyme, etc.), doesn’t require much technique or fussing, and yet produces a delectable and soul-satisfying dish that’s superb on its own but lends itself to leftover improvisation.
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A Frozen Chocolate Pie for Your Chocolate Fix
Adapted from The Loves and Fishes cookbook, this crust-less chocolate pie is a nutty, silky treat loaded with pure chocolate flavor.
Julia Turshen’s Angel Food Bread Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce
Julia Turshen considers baking, packing, and sharing this bread pudding “a tangible way to give back to [her] community.” We consider it the ultimate comfort dessert. Tripled, it feeds 60!
Maple Apple Tarte Tatin with Maple Whipped Cream
One of the great delights in baking is that moment when you flip the tarte tatin out of the skillet to behold the dark golden color of apples and to breathe in the seductive aroma.
Bill Yosses’ Flaky Piecrust
You can use this crust to make Bill Yosses’ Maple Apple Tarte Tatin, or any pie or tart you like.
Jacques Pépin’s Roast Chicken on Garlicky Salad
This recipe demonstrates how to use the supermarket in the best possible way and how to transform an ordinary chicken into a simple, delicious family dinner.
