This authentic German pretzel recipe (lye pretzels) will give you perfectly soft, fluffy, chewy pretzels. Lye is a must for a glossy brown crust and classic pretzel flavor. Pretzel recipes are a dime a dozen. And sadly, there’s nothing particularly special about the vast majority of them. I bet most pretzels you’ve eaten are lackluster…
Mustard butter is a smooth, creamy condiment that boasts big mustard flavor with a touch of maple syrup and black pepper. Compound butters are a great way to elevate your meal. They add a little something extra to grilled meat, a simple soup, homemade pretzels, crudité platters and even sandwiches. This mustard butter combines the…
This whiskey flip is a luxuriously smooth, spiced cocktail that is the perfect balance of sweet, creamy and strong. The aromatic chai simple syrup is the heart of what makes this wintery drink so special and delicious. It radiates the flavors of warm baking spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, star anise, cardamom) and rich vanilla– you…
This isn’t like any cinnamon French toast you’ve had before. Skip the thin, soggy, eggy slices of French toast— no one has time for those. This extra thick brioche French toast is the answer to all of your breakfast prayers. I soak the rich brioche in a vanilla-bean custard for a souffléd texture. Then I…
This elegant lemon sgroppino cocktail is one of our favorite celebration drinks. We love to make it for special occasions– as a greeting to guests on New Year’s Eve, as an aperitif for Valentine’s Day, and for those random weeknights when you desperately need something special. The sgroppino cocktail is a zesty, lemony, wonderfully refreshing…
Roast lobster tail is an elegant seafood dinner that is perfect for holiday entertaining. Seafood is an exciting change from the heavy roasts of winter and if you’re cooking for a crowd, these roast lobster tails are surprisingly low maintenance. The meat is roasted in the shell to add depth of flavor and juiciness. It…
Cappuccino muffins radiate notes of espresso, toasted pecans, vanilla and rich caramelized white chocolate. The moist crumb delivers the crunchy, creamy, tender morsels in one perfect bite. Serve with your favorite coffee! What, exactly, are cappuccino muffins? In essence, they’re a delicately flavored espresso muffin. Don’t worry– there’s no milk frothing or latte art involved…
This stovetop rice pudding is a soothing and unpretentious dessert, with an elegant fragrance that is made for cold nights and simple meals. The chewy rice is suspended in a creamy pudding and perfumed by rich notes of vanilla and cardamom. It’s sweet but not cloying, and rich but not overly decadent.
Crispy, crunchy cinnamon hazelnut meringue cookies will delight your friends and family this holiday season. Dip in chocolate for a gorgeous touch. Homemade meringue cookies are a fun and delicious treat. If you’ve never made them before, you’ll be shocked at how easy they are. And your friends and family will be amazed at the…
Rich stock, sweet tender cabbage and chewy farro are pulled together with a heavy shower of Parmigiano Reggiano and peppery drizzles of olive oil. This soup is hearty, simple and incredibly comforting— just what you need in the depths of January.
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