Ellen Silverman
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.
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Ellen Silverman
The best food gifts are always homemade. But like this classic pairing of prunes and Armagnac, they needn't be much work.
Maria Robledo
Take a hint from Delta Blues legend Robert Johnson and try making this dense, chocolaty dessert with a bit of malt powder
Maria Robledo
A slow braise of vegetables with water and butter is the key to making dense, smooth Root Vegetable Crema
Sally Schneider
Rustic tarts made with summer's last peaches, fall's first apples, and virtually any other fruit are almost too easy
Maria Robledo
The pleasures of air-dried ham and figs, peaches, or melon—plus how to select, buy, and store top-quality prosciutto
Tara Mann
Additive-free peanut butter and Valrhona chocolate make these candies all dressed up, with no place to go but your mouth
Courtesy of Thomas Eyck
Beautiful cooking vessels transform whatever you prepare, and especially when they're made from reactive copper
Maria Robledo
Buttery fava beans need to be shucked and peeled, so invite your friends for cocktails and prep. They'll thank you.
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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.
Maria Robledo
Green garbanzo beans are available for just a few weeks, so liberate them from hummus and eat them like edamame
Sally Schneider
From the markets of Helsinki to the dining rooms of seaside inns, this country knows the meaning of "eat local." An itinerary of urban and rural highlights. Slide Show
Maria Robledo
From yellow and red to tan and brown, the many flavors of this fermented soy paste can transform it from health-food bore to versatile pantry staple
Sally Schneider
Rye and smoked fish define this country's homey cuisine, as does porridge so good you'll wish you were Goldilocks
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This no-longer-hard-to-find citrus makes for a tart but mellow dessert filling or lemonade. Just ask Martha Stewart.
Sally Schneider
This country bursts with salmon, berries, and other truly wild foods. And foragers' rights are protected by law. Slide Show
Fortified with pork fat, coriander, allspice, and pepper, these chocolate "cakelets" are smoky and complex
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Fried potato slices transcend their humdrum image with toppings like Robiola cheese or smoked fish.
Photo by Ellen Silverman
For heartfelt presents, skip the mall and give friends tasty food items that are easy to make. SLIDE SHOW I
Photo by Ellen Silverman
How to make artisan chocolates in your very own kitchen.
Photo by Maria Robledo
Cornmeal cakes make a great breakfast, but they can also go with meats and other savory foods for dinner.
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