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Month: April 2025

The ‘I Want Chocolate Cake’ Cake

April 30, 2025 Frank

Yield: 1 generously frosted 8×8-inch cake, which we cut into 16 small squares. Could also yield: 1 generously frosted 8-inch or 9-inch round cake, 12 very generously frosted cupcakes, or it could be doubled and baked in a 9×13-inch pan. Read More …

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Cornmeal-Fried Pork Chops and Goat Cheese-Smashed Potatoes

April 30, 2025 Frank

serves 6 For the pork chops 6 boneless pork chops (about 3 ounces each) About 3 cups buttermilk, whole milk if you can find it Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper 2 cups yellow cornmeal Cayenne pepper Canola oil Read More …

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Morning Bread Pudding with Salted Caramel

April 30, 2025 Frank

serves 6 3/4 cup plus (optional) 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt or just 2 or 3 pinches of a coarse one 10 to 12-ounce loaf brioche or challah bread (cut into slices Read More …

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Dijon and Cognac Beef Stew

April 29, 2025 Frank

serves 4 to 6 1/4 pound salt pork, pancetta or bacon, diced 1 large onion, finely diced 3 shallots, chopped 4 tablespoons butter, as needed 2 pounds beef chuck, in 1-inch cubes 2 tablespoons flour Salt and freshly ground black Read More …

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French Onion Tart

April 29, 2025 Frank

Crust 2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon table salt 1/2 cup (1 stick, 4 ounces or 113 grams) chilled butter, in cubes 3 tablespoons cold water Filling 1 1/2 pounds yellow onions (about 4 medium), halved and thinly Read More …

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Fried Egg Sandwich with Bacon and Blue Cheese

April 29, 2025 Frank

makes 2 sandwiches 2 ciabatta rolls 1 1/2 cups frisée (French curly endive), torn into-bite size pieces (about 2 ounces) 1 bacon slice, preferably thick-cut 1 tablespoon minced shallot (from 1 small) 1 teaspoon smooth Dijon mustard 4 teaspoons red Read More …

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How to Julienne

April 27, 2025 Frank

A lot of very precise cutting that’s not going to come easily to someone who didn’t mince their way through hours of knife skills class in cooking school. If you can slice a vegetable, you can julienne: Take any fruit Read More …

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Plum Squares with Marzipan Crumble

April 27, 2025 Frank

serves 12 to 16 Crust 1 cup (130 grams) all-purpose flour 1/2 cup (55 grams) sliced almonds, toasted or equivalent weight almond flour 1/4 teaspoon fine sea or table salt 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon almond extract Read More …

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Vegan Potatoes au Gratin

April 27, 2025May 25, 2026 Frank

A vegan version of a popular dish that non-vegans will enjoy. serves 8 6 large potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth, divided 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon seasoning salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon Read More …

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Zucchini, Rice and Cheese Gratin (Tian de Courgettes au Riz)

April 23, 2025 Frank

serves 6 Butter for dish 2 1/2 pounds (about 1 1/8 kg) zucchini 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 cup (90 grams) plain, uncooked white rice 1 medium onion, minced (about 1 cup) 5 tablespoons (75 ml) olive oil, divided Read More …

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Caponata

April 23, 2025 Frank

Enough olive oil to deep fry 2 pound eggplant, cut into 1″ cubes 1 large yellow or sweet-variety onion, chopped medium-small 1 to 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 3 tablespoons tomato Read More …

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Baked Pasta with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage

April 23, 2025 Frank

Pasta and assembly 1 pound chunky pasta of your choice 1 bundle broccoli rabe, stems and leaves cut into 1-inch segments 1 pound Italian sausage (sweet or spicy pork or chicken), casings removed 2/3 cup grated parmesan or pecorino romano Read More …

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Herbed Tomato and Roasted Garlic Tart

April 20, 2025 Frank

Serves 6 (lunch-sized portion) to 8 (appetizer-sized portion). You could double this recipe and bake it in a 13″x18″ rimmed pan. 1 small head garlic 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus an extra drizzle for the garlic 1 9″x13″ sheet frozen Read More …

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Chocolate and Toasted Hazelnut Milk

April 20, 2025 Frank

Yield: About 3 3/4 cups chocolate hazelnut milk (or 3 2/3 cups toasted hazelnut milk, without the chocolate). 2 cups (10 ounces or 285 grams) hazelnuts 3 1/2 cups (830 grams) water, plus more for soaking 1 1/4 cups (7 Read More …

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Fig, Olive Oil and Sea Salt Challah

April 20, 2025 Frank

makes 1 large loaf, serves 16 Bread 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet — 1/4 ounce or 7 grams) active dry yeast 1/4 cup (85 grams) plus 1 teaspoon honey 2/3 cup warm water (110 to 116 degrees F) 1/3 cup Read More …

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Baked Orzo with Eggplant and Mozzarella

April 20, 2025 Frank

Serves 4 1 large eggplant, cut into 3/4-inch dice Salt and black pepper 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil 1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice 1 celery stalk, in a 1/4-inch dice 1 medium onion, finely diced Read More …

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Spicy Soba Noodles with Shiitakes and Cabbage

April 20, 2025 Frank

serves 4 For sauce 1/3 cup water 1/3 cup soy sauce 2 to 3 teaspoons Korean hot-pepper paste (sometimes labeled “gochujang”) 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar For noodles 3 tablespoons sesame seeds 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 tablespoons finely chopped Read More …

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Sour Cherry Compote

April 20, 2025September 16, 2025 Frank

Makes 2 cups 2/3 cup water 6 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise 2 1/2 cups (1 pound) cherries, pitted Combine water, sugar and lemon juice in heavy medium saucepan. Scrape seeds from vanilla Read More …

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Vegan Mac and No Cheese

April 20, 2025May 25, 2026 Frank

A vegan version of macaroni and cheese, sure to please the whole family. serves 4 1 (8 ounce) package uncooked elbow macaroni 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 cup cashews 1/3 cup lemon juice 1 1/3 cups Read More …

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Buc-ee’s Brisket Sandwich (Better Than The Original!)

April 20, 2025 Frank

Recreate the famous gas station’s legendary smoked brisket sandwich at home with this authentic copycat recipe featuring a special spice blend and slow-smoking technique. Serves 10 Brisket 2 tablespoons salt 1 tablespoon black peppercorns 3 teaspoons onion salt 2 teaspoons Read More …

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Corn Bread Salad with Buttermilk Dressing

April 17, 2025 Frank

1 recipe Crispy Corn Bread or 3 cups of 1-inch cornbread cubes 1 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes (4 to 6 medium) 6 cups roughly torn sturdy fresh lettuce, such as Bibb, butter or Boston 2 cups bitter greens, such as Read More …

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Thin, Crispy Corn Bread

April 17, 2025 Frank

1 tablespoon lard or unsalted butter 1 1/2 cups stone-ground cornmeal 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1 large egg 1 1/2 cups whole or lowfat buttermilk (whole is preferred, here’s how Read More …

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Buttermilk-Lime Dressing

April 17, 2025 Frank

Less heavy than a traditional green goddess dressing, but oh-so-much “greener” than a standard buttermilk dressing, this would be equally good on a salad as it would be as a dip (add 1/3 cup sour cream or crème fraîche, and Read More …

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Peach Shortbread

April 17, 2025 Frank

1 cup (7 ounces or 200 grams) white sugar 1 teaspoon (5 grams) baking powder 2 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons (12 5/8 ounces or 359 grams) cups all-purpose flour (or you can measure 3 cups and remove 2 tablespoons Read More …

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Vegan Potato Soup

April 17, 2025May 25, 2026 Frank

This vegan potato soup made with almond milk is super smooth and creamy. It’s delicious topped with croutons and green onions for a warming winter soup. serves 8 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup diced onion 1 cup diced carrot Read More …

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White Bean Roasted Red Pepper Dip

April 16, 2025 Frank

1 15-ounce can of white cannelini or navy beans, drained and rinsed 1 small jar roasted red peppers, or about 1 cup, drained 3 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 clove garlic, minced Juice from half a lemon Salt and pepper Read More …

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Simplest Brisket with Braised Onions

April 16, 2025 Frank

Servings: Feeds 8 to 10 (and up to 12 if there are many sides and starters) Kosher salt One (6-pound or 2.75 kg) first-cut beef brisket Freshly ground black pepper Vegetable oil 3 pounds (1.35 kg) of yellow onions (about Read More …

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44-Clove Garlic Soup with Parmesan Cheese

April 16, 2025 Frank

Serves 4 26 garlic cloves (unpeeled) 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter 2 1/4 cups sliced onions 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme 18 garlic cloves, peeled 3 1/2 cups chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth Read More …

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Vegetarian Lentil Bolognese

April 16, 2025May 25, 2026 Frank

This lentil Bolognese sauce is a delicious vegetarian option for pasta. It’s so tasty and just as nice as Bolognese with meat. serves 4 1 tablespoon olive oil, or to taste 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed and Read More …

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Peach Butter

April 15, 2025 Frank

Yield: 4 cups 4 pounds (1.8 kilograms) peaches 1 cup (237 ml) water 2 cups (400 grams) granulated sugar Juice of one lemon Without a food mill: Cut a small “x” in the bottom of each peach. Dip each into Read More …

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Roasted Eggplant with Ricotta and Mint

April 15, 2025 Frank

This is like eggplant bruschetta, except the eggplant is the bruschetta, topped with a Mediterranean summer salsa of a salad. Feta is a great alternative to ricotta salata. If you’re put off by the sharpness of fresh onion, pour the Read More …

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Red Wine Chocolate Cake with Whipped Mascarpone

April 15, 2025 Frank

Cake 6 tablespoons (85 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature 3/4 cup (145 grams) firmly packed dark brown sugar 1/4 cup (50 grams) white granulated sugar 1 large egg + 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature 3/4 cup (177 Read More …

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Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili

April 15, 2025May 25, 2026 Frank

serves 8 1 (19 ounce) can black bean soup 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained 1 (16 ounce) can vegetarian baked beans 1 (14.5 ounce) can chopped tomatoes Read More …

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Traditional Style Vegan Shepherd’s Pie

April 11, 2025May 25, 2026 Frank

serves 6 Mashed potato layer: 5 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise 1/2 cup soy milk 1/4 cup olive oil 3 tablespoons vegan cream cheese substitute (such as Tofutti) 2 teaspoons salt Bottom layer: Read More …

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Vegan Jackfruit Carnitas

April 11, 2025May 25, 2026 Frank

Use canned jackfruit as a pork substitute in these vegan tacos. A simple pineapple salsa gives them a fresh finish. serves 4 28 ounces young green jackfruit packed in water, drained 1 serrano chile pepper 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/2 Read More …

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Zucchini-Parmesan Cheese Fritters

April 11, 2025 Frank

serves 10 3 large zucchini, finely grated 1/2 teaspoon salt Batter: 1 large egg 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese 1/4 teaspoon salt ground black pepper to taste oil for frying Toppings: 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, or Read More …

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Grape Focaccia with Rosemary

April 8, 2025 Frank

3/4 cup (177 ml) warm water (105° to 110°F) 2 tablespoons (30 ml) milk, slightly warmed 1 1/2 teaspoons (6 grams) sugar 1 1/4 teaspoons (5 grams) active dry yeast 2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon (3 grams) Read More …

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Cheesecake-Swirled Brownies

April 8, 2025 Frank

Makes 16 2-inch square, thick brownies Brownie batter 1 stick (1/2 cup or 4 ounces) unsalted butter, cut into pieces 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped 1 cup sugar 2 large eggs 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2/3 cup all-purpose flour Read More …

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Cold-Brewed Ice Coffee

April 8, 2025 Frank

Yield: Two drinks 1/3 cup ground coffee (medium-coarse grind is best) Milk (optional) In a jar, stir together coffee and 1 1/2 cups water. Cover and let rest at room temperature overnight or 12 hours. Strain twice through a coffee Read More …

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Perfect Meatballs and Spaghetti

April 7, 2025 Frank

Servings: 4 and up to 6 with sides 1 pound ground meat 1/2 cup panko-style breadcrumbs 1/3 cup milk, any kind 2 tablespoon finely chopped parsley, plus more to serve 2 tablespoons finely grated parmesan or pecorino romano cheese, plus Read More …

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Flapjacks

April 7, 2025 Frank

Servings: 16 1/2 cup (115 grams) salted or unsalted butter 1/2 cup (95 grams) light brown sugar 1/4 cup (85 grams) golden syrup or honey or maple syrup 2 1/3 cups (about 220 grams) quick-cooking (1-minute) oats Flaky sea salt Read More …

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Tomato Bread, Pa amb Tomàquet or Pan con Tomate

April 7, 2025 Frank

Servings: 4 2 6-inch lengths baguette or ciabatta, cut open the long way 1 whole garlic clove, peeled 1 large (12 ounces is ideal) tomato, quartered or a few campari (golf-ball sized) tomatoes, halved A couple tablespoons olive oil Flaky Read More …

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Sweet and Smoky Oven Spareribs

April 6, 2025 Frank

serves 4 1 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons chili powder (ancho is recommended) or paprika 2 teaspoons salt (see Note above about increasing it) 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 5 pounds spareribs, cut Read More …

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Chocolate Pudding Pie

April 6, 2025 Frank

Pudding filling: 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 cups whole milk 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate (not more than 60% cacao), finely chopped 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Read More …

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All Butter, Really Flaky Pie Dough

April 6, 2025 Frank

Makes enough dough for one double-, or two single-crust pies. 2 1/2 cups (325 grams) flour 1 tablespoon (15 grams) granulated sugar 1 teaspoon (5 grams) fine sea or table salt 1 cup (8 ounces or 225 grams) unsalted butter, Read More …

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Smokin’ Sweet Chicken Wings with Cherry Barbecue Glaze

April 4, 2025 Frank

Cherry preserves with habanero chile create a fabulously sticky, sweet and spicy glaze for grilled chicken wings. Glaze them just before serving so the sugars don’t burn. serves 4 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 medium sweet onion, such as Vidalia, Read More …

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Maple-Bacon Chicken Wings

April 4, 2025 Frank

serves 4 6 slices bacon (cut into 1/2-inch pieces) 4 cloves garlic (minced) 1/2 cup ketchup 1/2 cup maple syrup 1/4 cup applesauce 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 pounds chicken wings Read More …

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One-Pot Sticky Chicken Wings

April 4, 2025 Frank

serves 6 3 pounds chicken wings, wing tips removed and wings cut into 2 pieces 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger 4 small dried red chiles 2 whole star anise One 3-inch cinnamon stick 1/3 cup soy sauce 1/3 cup sake Read More …

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Orange-Berry Pavlova

April 3, 2025 Frank

A sweet, marshmallow-y base, topped with unsweetened orange-flavored cream and fresh berries, makes for an impressive and delicious dessert! serves 12 Pavlova Base: 6 egg whites, room temperature 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 pinch salt 1 cup white sugar Read More …

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Zucchini Blossom Quesadillas

April 3, 2025 Frank

These quesadillas de flor de calabaza are very popular in Mexico. The bacon grease gives the quesadillas another level of tastiness, plus they crisp up beautifully. serves 2 1 teaspoon bacon grease 2 corn tortillas 2 slices Manchego cheese 6 Read More …

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