Prunes in French Brandy: An Easy, Flavorful DIY Gift
The best food gifts are always homemade. But like this classic pairing of prunes and Armagnac, they needn't be much work.
The best food gifts are always homemade. But like this classic pairing of prunes and Armagnac, they needn't be much work.
Take a hint from Delta Blues legend Robert Johnson and try making this dense, chocolaty dessert with a bit of malt powder
A slow braise of vegetables with water and butter is the key to making dense, smooth Root Vegetable Crema
Rustic tarts made with summer's last peaches, fall's first apples, and virtually any other fruit are almost too easy
The pleasures of air-dried ham and figs, peaches, or melon—plus how to select, buy, and store top-quality prosciutto
Additive-free peanut butter and Valrhona chocolate make these candies all dressed up, with no place to go but your mouth
Beautiful cooking vessels transform whatever you prepare, and especially when they're made from reactive copper
Buttery fava beans need to be shucked and peeled, so invite your friends for cocktails and prep. They'll thank you.
A good way to drive yourself crazy? Try to subsist on produce from your Brooklyn backyard. On the plus side, you can write a book about it, like Manny Howard.
Green garbanzo beans are available for just a few weeks, so liberate them from hummus and eat them like edamame
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