Limoncello   Ingredients 3 cups lemon peels (from about 15 lemons) 2 cups vodka 2 cups simple syrup Instructions: CONTINUE READING ON THE NEXT PAGE 🥰💕

Reviving Ancestral Wisdom: The Orange Peel and Clove Elixir   In the treasure trove of traditional health practices passed down through generations, the art of boiling orange peels with cloves stands out as a testament to the ingenuity and knowledge of our ancestors. This practice, rooted in the domestic wisdom of our grandmothers, merges the … Read more

Lemon Pound Cake Ingredients Baking spray with flour 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 3/4 cup (6 ounces) unsalted butter, softened 3 large eggs, at room temperature 1 1/2 cups (about 6 3/8 ounces) all-purpose flour, sifted 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 cup whole milk 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest, plus 8 to 9 tablespoons fresh juice, divided (from 3 medium lemons) 2 cups (about 8 ounces) powdered sugar Instructions: CONTINUE READING ON … Read more

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   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   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   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   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 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   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