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Basic Muffins

What could be nicer than warm classic but basic muffins in a napkin on the morning breakfast table? And they are so quick and easy to make, particularly since the ingredients are only lightly mixed, not...

Author: Marion Cunningham

Crème Anglaise

An easy Crème Anglaise recipe.

Steamed Broccoli with Olive Oil, Garlic, and Lemon

Steamed Broccoli with Olive Oil, Garlic, and Lemon

Cranberry Jam

An easy Cranberry Jam recipe

Butter Pie Crust

Butter Pie Crust

Basic Clafoutis

Author: John Besh

Peameal Bacon

Author: Fredéric Morin

Quinoa Tabbouleh

Author: Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Classic Potato Pancakes

This is the classic latke, made with little more than grated potatoes and onions, with egg and flour for binding.

Author: Andrew Friedman

Slow Baked Salmon with Lemon and Thyme

Baking salmon in a low-temperature oven slowly melts the fat between the flesh and leaves the fillets incredibly moist and tender. Lemon and thyme, a classic Mediterranean combination, add another layer...

Author: Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Nonna's Biscotti

Author: Toni Oltranti

Crab Salad Sandwiches

You won't even need a fork for this no-fuss supper. Include some top-of-the line potato chips and mixed pickled vegetables on the menu, and have ice cream bars for dessert.

Classic Sole Meunière

Author: Molly Wizenberg

Roasted Garlic Asparagus

Author: Susie Fishbein

Corn Maque Choux

Author: Bruce Aidells

Zucchini Dill Pickles

Author: Kevin West

Mussels with Garlic Butter

For Mussels, Garlic butter is a perfect partner for the shellfish in this easy starter. Pass a basket of soda bread to mop all the juices.

Bread Pudding with Warm Bourbon Sauce

This signature dessert from New Orleans is a classic Creole dish.

Crisp Fried Eggplant

An easy Crisp Fried Eggplant that can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Grilled Corn with Herb Butter

This well-seasoned butter will douse each ear of corn with flavor as it melts.

Author: Chris Morocco

Asparagus Salad with Sweet Balsamic Vinegar

Asparagus Salad with Sweet Balsamic Vinegar - Boiling the vinegar concentrates and sweetens it, so the dressing doesn't require as much oil to balance the acid. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Homemade Dulce de Leche

Below are two different ways to make this delicious caramel spread: One is more classic-cooking down milk and sugar-but it requires a fair amount of attention and stirring. The other uses sweetened condensed...

Sticky Rice with Mango

Sticky Rice with Mango

Kasha Varnishkes at Wolff's in New Jersey

Packaged bow-tie noodles,large and small, quickly replaced the flat homemade egg noodles in the American version of kasha varnishkes. The trick to a good kasha varnishke is to toast the whole-grain buckwheat...

Author: Joan Nathan

Puffed Apple Pancake

This breakfast treat rises like Yorkshire pudding and has the texture of a classic baked pancake. Sprinkle powdered sugar over the pancake after it's baked, if you like.

Mixed Berry Crisp

Author: Joan Brett

Coconut and Almond Candy

The killer combination of coconut, almonds, and milk chocolate makes for a delectable candy bar. One of the most iconic of American candies, the Almond Joy, is famous for its creamy coconut filling topped...

Author: Anita Chu

Caesar Salad

Nailing this misunderstood classic (no, we don't want grilled chicken) is all about restraint and, yes, anchovies.

Author: Sue Li

Cassata Cake

Author: Warren Brown

Pasta with Smoked Salmon and Capers

Another classic combination, this dish makes people think you went to a lot of trouble. Actually it's quite simple. Any shape of pasta works, but I prefer a small noodle such as shells or bowties. Despite...

Author: Mitchell Davis

Scottish Oatcakes

These slightly sweet rounds are a cross between a cookie and a cracker. Eat them plain or with jam for breakfast, or top them with cheese for a snack.

Author: Grace Gordon

Salmon Tartare

Use the freshest wild or farmed salmon for this dish. Chilling it in the freezer for 20 minutes makes it easier to dice.

Author: Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

The One and Only Truly Belgian Fries

There is no fancy skill involved in making these crispy fries, but there is a trick. The potatoes are fried twice. The first time cooks them through and makes them tender. The second time, which can be...

Author: Ruth Van Waerebeek

Sesame Balls

When we were children, we adored zeen doy(sesame balls). The dough is fried until golden brown so it is both crisp and chewy from the glutinous rice flour. It is eaten year-round, but especially for New...

Author: Grace Young

Old Fashioned Chocolate Cake with Cocoa Frosting

A joint effort by Leigh McLean and Sweet Dreams Bakery in Memphis. An Old-Fashioned Chocolate Cake recipe

Cucumber, Tomato and Feta Salad

This classic refreshing salad pairs perfectly with grilled lamb .

Author: Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Baked Brie with Caramelized Onions

Reminiscent of fondue, this rich appetizer is lovely served alongside an assortment of crudités and your favorite mulled wine. Be sure to order the uncut wheel of cheese from a cheese shop or specialty...

Creamy Cilantro Lime Slaw

Author: Rick Rodgers