Försterkäse: somewhat like brie, this cheese is creamy and pleasant. The cheese hails from...
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Living in New York, I am blessed by lush farmlands and local farm fresh produce. One of the perks of my 9-5 is being just a stone’s throw to the Union Square farmers’ market. I’m a big supporter of local business, especially when it’s delicious and good for me. The farmers’ market also allows me... Serving: approx 4
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Preheat...
Ingredients
1 loaf fresh bread
1/2 lb artisanal cheddar*
1/2 lb soft white cheese*
2 large bunches of beet greens
1 tbsp olive oil
dash of salt
*Feel free to use your favorite crafted...
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I think most herbs taste like soap. It’s probably just my palate. Growing up my mother seldom used herbs. What does this have to do with turkey? Well, I like turkey. I don’t like to bombard my turkey with a barrage of ornamental flavors like sage and thyme. Simple, tender, juicy… that’s my... Serving: 4-6 people
Prep Time: 2 days
Cook Time: 3-4 hrs
Bring...
Ingredients
1 10-20 lb turkey, thawed
2 gallons apple cider
1/2 cup Allspice Dram or dark rum
1 leek
1 1/2 cups kosher salt
1 cup brown sugar, very lightly packed
1/2 stick butter
1 cup...
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Pizza crust is quite simple to make. It just takes a little patience and a warm house. The first time I attempted to make pizza crust it was the dead of winter and my little Kips Bay apartment had terrible heat. Needless to say, my dough was not very successful. Here are a few pointers for a... Serving: 1 thirteen inch pie (feeds 2-3)
Prep Time: 1 hr 30 min...
Ingredients
1 package dry active yeast (7 grams)
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1 cup hot water
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp olive oil
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This is a very old family recipe, it comes from my Northern Italian great-grandmother who, my mother informed me, had some Greek influence in her cooking. It's incredibly easy to fix and a staple at family gatherings and parties. Traditionally, this pie is made in a large rectangular casserole... Serving: 1 nine-inch pie
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 1 hour...
Ingredients
*For Crust*
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup butter, cubed
3-5 tbsp ice water
1 tsp salt
1 egg, for wash
*For Filling*
5...
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When summer weather starts to dissipate and cool air seeps in through the house, it's great to know soup is socially acceptable again. I love preparing soup, it's a bit of a lost art. Because a few choice ingredients go a long way, soup provides the perfect opportunity to eat a hearty yet lavish... Servings: 3-4
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 1 hr 15 min
In a...
Ingredients
1 lb cubed lamb
1 large sweet onion chopped in half-moons
2-3 medium potatoes cut in half
3 large carrots, diced
1 cup dried mushrooms
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tbsp butter
3...
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