Reverse-Sear Steak

Reverse-Sear Steak   Ingredients 1 (1 pound, 4-ounce) boneless beef strip steak (1 1/2-inch thick), at room temperature 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste 5 teaspoons freshly cracked four-peppercorn blend, divided 1/2 cup (4 ounces) unsalted butter, softened 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon minced shallot (from 1 small shallot) 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil 1/4 cup dry red wine 1/2 cup unsalted beef broth Instructions: CONTINUE READING ON THE NEXT PAGE 🥰💕

Rosemary-Cranberry Margarita

Rosemary-Cranberry Margarita   Ingredients Rosemary simple syrup 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup water 3 rosemary sprigs Cocktail 1 1/2 ounces blanco tequila 3/4 ounce unsweetened cranberry juice 1/2 ounce orange liqueur (such as Cointreau) 1/2 ounce lime juice, plus lime wedge 1/2 ounce rosemary simple syrup For garnish: 2 teaspoons granulated sugar For garnish: 1 teaspoon kosher salt For garnish: rosemary sprig For garnish: fresh cranberries Instructions: CONTINUE READING ON THE NEXT PAGE 🥰💕

Polenta Dutch Baby with Ham and Swiss

Polenta Dutch Baby with Ham and Swiss   Ingredients 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (about 2 1/8 ounces) 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 tablespoons uncooked polenta (such as Bob’s Red Mill) 7/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/2 cup whole milk 3 large eggs 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 3 pieces 1 ounce thinly sliced deli … Read more

Black Cod with Miso

Black Cod with Miso   Ingredients 3 tablespoons mirin 3 tablespoons sake 1/2 cup white miso paste (such as Yamajirushi) 1/3 cup granulated sugar 6 (6- to 7-ounce) skin-on black cod (sablefish) fillets (1 to 1 1/2 inches thick) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Pickled ginger (optional), for serving Instructions: CONTINUE READING ON THE NEXT PAGE 🥰💕

Baklava Cheesecake

Baklava Cheesecake   Ingredients Graham cracker-pistachio crust 12 honey graham cracker sheets 1/3 cup raw pistachios 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 5 tablespoons (about 2 1/2 ounces) unsalted butter, melted Baklava cheesecake filling 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 5 1/2 ounces (2/3 cup) mascarpone cheese, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup honey 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest plus 1 tablespoon fresh juice (from 1 medium orange) 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 large … Read more

Chestnut Pavlova

Chestnut Pavlova Ingredients Pavlova 1/2 lemon (optional) 4 large egg whites, at room temperature Pinch of fine sea salt 1 cup superfine sugar 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon white vinegar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Topping 1 (8 3/4-ounce) can sweetened chestnut spread (such as Clement Faugier) 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1 small bar bittersweet (70% cacao) chocolate, for shaving Instructions: CONTINUE READING ON THE NEXT PAGE 🥰💕

Arroz de Galinha

Arroz de Galinha   Ingredients 1 1/2 cups lower-sodium chicken broth or vegetable brot 1 cup uncooked white basmati rice (not rinsed) 1/4 teaspoon plus 1 pinch of kosher salt, divided 20 saffron threads (scant 1/4 teaspoon) 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup) 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 3 ounces soppressata, peeled and sliced into half-moons (about  1/2 cup) 1 (about 2-pounds) whole rotisserie chicken, skin discarded, meat … Read more

Avgolemono Chicken Soup with Rice

Avgolemono Chicken Soup with Rice   Ingredients 4 cups homemade chicken stock or low-sodium broth 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste 2 cups cooked white rice, warmed, divided 2 large egg yolks 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 rotisserie chicken (1 pound meat pulled from the bones), coarsely shredded 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped Instructions: CONTINUE READING ON THE … Read more

Pork Loin Stuffed with Pesto and Prosciutto

Pork Loin Stuffed with Pesto and Prosciutto Ingredients Pesto 1 cup fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup fresh tarragon leaves 1/2 cup fresh dill leaves 1/2 cup chopped fresh chives 3 scallions, trimmed, white and green parts chopped 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves 1 tablespoon grated fresh horseradish or 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish 1 garlic clove, chopped Zest of 1 lemon 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Pork 1 (3-pound) pork loin roast 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 6 slices prosciutto 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 teaspoons ground black pepper … Read more

Pasta Aglio e Olio

Pasta Aglio e Olio Ingredients 1 pound dried spaghetti 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 12 large garlic cloves, cut into thin slivers 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes, plus more for serving Kosher salt and black pepper 1/3 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus lemon wedges for serving 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving Instructions: CONTINUE READING ON THE NEXT … Read more