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• Recipes
• Harissa-Marinated Tri-Tip Roast
  Harissa paste spices up this quick preparation
• Hoisin-Marinated Tri-Tip Roast
  Hoisin marinade and ginger give a subtle sweetness
• Mexican Chocolate Icebox Cookies
  Mexican chocolate and cayenne lend exotic spice
• Flank Steak Salad with Arugula
  Hearty and healthy
• Tomatillo Salsa
  A fresh and slightly hot salsa
• Butternut Squash Lasagne
  Loaded with chestnut, Gorgonzola, and fontina
• Baked Ziti with Prosciutto
  Buttery breadcrumbs provide a nice crunchy crust
• Rabanada (Brazilian-Style French Toast)
  Crisp like a churro with a custardy interior
• Red Lentil Pâté Bruschetta with Poached Eggs
  Breakfast should be more than bacon and eggs
• Caesar Dressing
  Not for wimps
• Watercress-Walnut Dip
  A sophisticated starter
• Tunisian Lamb and Quince Stew
  Aromatic, spicy, and perfect for blustery fall weather
• Rafa’s Fabada
  
• Sour Cream–Banana Bread
  Moist, tangy bread full of banana flavor
• Meyer Lemon and Black Pepper Cookies
  Icebox cookies for the subtle sophisticate
• Cornbread, Pecan, and Salt Pork Stuffed Onions
  Plus a kick of heat from jalapeños
• CHOW’s Intense Brownies
  Chewy, cakey, and fudgy
• Blood Orange Vinaigrette
  A sweet, tart wintry dressing
• Winter Greens Lasagne
  Makes eating your greens a pleasure
• Herbed Beets with Fennel
  Dijon and vermouth add a delicious twist
• Nutty Chocolate Peanut Butter Chews
  Oatmeal, chocolate, and peanut butter cookies
• Oatzravaganza Cookies
  Oatmeal cookies gone crazy—in a good way
• Fall Herb Butter
  Spread on the flavors of autumn
• Red Wine–Parsley Vinaigrette
  A tangy and herby topping for salad
• Sainte-Maure, Basil and Fresh Herb Terrine
  A delicate, flavorful spread
• Spring Vegetable Terrine
  A custardy, herbed terrine
• Milk Chocolate Crêpe Terrine
  Heaven for crêpe-lovers
• Cheddar Beer Dip with Smoked Sausage
  Hot, bubbling party fare
• Marinated Bocconcini
  A new take on an old favorite
• Beef Braised in Guinness
  Because beer and beef belong together
• Warm German Potato Salad
  Mustard and vinegar are softened by sugar and beer
• Pickling Spice
  A mixture of spices used for pickling meats and vegetables
• Thai Coconut Cream in Kabocha Squash (Sangkaya)
  Squash and coconut cream combine to make a playful custard cake
• Chocolate Guinness Cupcakes
  Cupcakes for grown-ups
• Basic Roasted Bell Peppers
  A simple recipe for roasting
• Smoked Chili
  Smoked beer adds fiery depth
• Tarragon Mayonnaise
  Homemade mayonnaise spiked with anisey tarragon
• Gingered Chicken Noodle Soup
  A warming bowl of comfort
• Bison and Bean Chili
  A simple dish
• Thyme-Rubbed Bison Short Ribs
  Garlic, thyme, and lemon zest flavor braised bison
• Rhubarb Syrup
  Sip up spring with this floral syrup
• Indian Quinoa Salad
  A great preparation for a favorite grain
• Rhubarb and Strawberry Compote
  A classic pairing with a hint of lemongrass
• Apricot and Sweet Cherry Pandowdy
  Shards of almond crust make it anything but dowdy
• Great Plains Granola
  Granola to enjoy for breakfast or a snack
• Jamaican Jerk Seasoning Paste
  Jerk seasoning has many incarnations, but it is always hot and spicy.
• Green Goddess Dressing
  This tangy sauce is for more than just salads
• Joe’s Short Cut Big Italian Soup
  
• Artichokes à la Grecque
  Artichokes cooked with olive oil and lemon
• Carrot-Ginger Soup
  We can't get enough ginger
• Heirloom Pea Pancakes with Smoked Salmon and Crème Fraîche
  A bright springtime or summer treat
• Pickled Ramps
  Wild thing, I think I love you
• Beggar’s Purse Filled with Spring Vegetables
  Elegant, filling, and 100% vegetarian
• Peruvian Huacatay Sauce
  Like a Peruvian pesto
• Chicken Korma with Indian Bay Leaves
  A popular spiced curry dish
• Blueberry Cake
  Made in a slow cooker
• Spirited Butterscotch Sauce
  Butter and scotch with brown sugar for good measure
• Zen Bars
  Cookie bars layered with good karma
• Pistachio Shortbread
  These buttery, nutty cookies are hard to resist
• Salsa Chicken
  
• Thyme, Rosemary, and Wine Vinegar Dressing
  A quick salad dressing with bright herb flavor
• CHOW Veggie Burger
  Our stab at the perfect formula
• Cream Cheese Pinwheels
  Cream cheese cookies filled with jam
• Espresso-Walnut Tartlets
  Tiny tarts packed with espresso flavor
• Horseradish Mayonnaise
  Mayo with a kick of spice
• Tomato Confit
  Easy preparation for a fancy-sounding condiment
• Halibut with Orange-Parsley Butter and Succotash
  Grilled fish atop lima beans, black-eyed peas, and corn
• Pasta Salad with Spinach, Olives, and Mozzarella
  Simple, healthy, and perfect for lunch
• Spicy Plum Chutney
  Slather on a pork chop near you
• Strawberry “Shortcake on a Stick”
  Baked over the fire and topped with cream
• Pluot-Amaretti Trifle
  Custard, cookies, and cream
• Spiced Caramel Corn
  An addictive blend of sweetness, saltiness, and spiciness
• Espresso Banana Muffins
  Espresso-flecked morning muffins with a walnut-crusted top
• Smoked Salmon and Mozzarella Calzone
  Melty cheese, tomatoes, and salmon
• Vanilla Bean Custard
  Creamy, smooth, and irresistible
• Shortbread Lemon Bars
  Satiny lemon curd on a buttery shortbread base
• Cheese Danish
  Homemade beats out store-bought every time
• Raised Waffles
  Crisp exterior + moist interior = waffle perfection
• Poached Eggs on Creamy Grits
  Topped with Creole sauce
• Blueberry Crumb Coffee Cake
  Making an appearance at a breakfast table near you
• Basic Pancakes
  The ultimate breakfast treat
• Pistachio White Chocolate Cherry Crisps
  Packed with flavor but not overloaded
• Roasted Pistachio Ice Cream
  Packed with nut flavor
• Pistachio-Strawberry Ice Cream Cake
  A triple-decker summer delight
• Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream
  A classic American flavor
• Cucumber and Green Grape Gazpacho
  A light yet filling summer soup
• Melon Salad with Sweet Wine and Lemon
  Showcase summer's sweetest melon
• Sherry-Tomato Vinaigrette
  Cherry tomatoes and sherry vinegar give this dressing a zing
• Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting
  Fast and delicious
• Vanilla Malt Frosting
  Classic frosting with a kick of malt
• Cardamom-Spiced Carrot Cake with Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting
  Have your cake and eat your veggies too
• Basic Flaky Pie Pastry
  Flaky crust heaven everytime
• Double Marshmallow Puffed Rice Treats
  Double the fun
• Peanut Butter–Chocolate Fudge
  Peanut butter cups morph into fudge
• Vanilla Bean Cupcakes
  Tender, light, and flecked with vanilla
• Plum Buckle with Pecan Topping
  A twist on this classic
• Panzanella (Tuscan Bread Salad)
  Our favorite use for stale bread
• Miso-Ginger Vinaigrette
  Especially good over tofu or sliced avocado
• Tomatoes Packed in Their Own Juices
  Home-canned tomatoes with a hint of basil
• Basil and Rye
  Part Julep, part Mojito
• Black Peppercorn Syrup
  Exotic, floral, and spicy
• Moroccan Charmoula Roast Pork Loin
  Slathered with a sweet, hot sauce
• Savory Egg Pudding
  A crustless quiche with potatoes, herbs, and leeks
• Chile-Lime Peanuts
  These beat out bar peanuts any day of the week
• Herbed Cauliflower and Broccoli Salad
  Kicked up with lemons and capers
• Curried Turkey Salad
  Coconut, raisins, and curried yogurt dress up leftover turkey
• Roasted Acorn Squash with Wild Rice Stuffing
  Packed with flavor
• Boozy Persimmon Pudding
  Silky pudding cake laced with brandy and orange zest
• Pecan and Sweet Potato Bread
  Tasty for breakfast, a coffee break, or dessert
• Chicken Basquaise
  Browned chicken braised atop peppers and onions
• Pipérade
  Meltingly tender peppers with spice
• Celery Root and Squash Gratin with Walnut-Thyme Streusel
  Ring in fall with this seasonal gratin
• Pepper-Roasted Cauliflower
  Charred bites seasoned with soy and pepper
• Creamy Carrot Casserole
  With browned breadcrumbs for crunch
• Graham Cracker Malted Vanilla Ice Cream
  Creamy malted goodness
• Annette’s Crunchy Coffee Ice Cream
  A coffee lover's treat
• Toasted Pecan Gelato
  Irresistiblely rich and nutty gelato
• Maple Ice Cream
  Go ahead, put it on waffles
• Brandied Pear-Walnut Tart
  Walnut, more walnut, and lots of pear
• Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
  Hearty and healthy
• Slow-Baked Quince with Honey and Cognac
  Long, slow baking caramelizes this hard fruit
• Mushroom and Fennel Bread Pudding
  Loaded with herbs and pecorino
• Chocolate Brioche Club Sandwich
  Creamy chocolate custard paired with buttery brioche
• Lamb Meatballs with Lemon-Cumin Yogurt
  Mediterranean flavors liven up an easy party appetizer
• Pan de Muertos (Day of the Dead Bread)
  A yeasty sweet bread from Mexico
• Fennel and Walnut Cranberry Sauce
  The classic with a twist
• Persian Baked Egg Dish (Kuku)
  A delicious introduction to Persian food
• Broccoli, Mushroom, and Gouda Quiche
  A savory pie for breakfast or a light lunch
• Chocolate Pecan Pie
  Downright decadent
• Basic Tomato Sauce
  Quick, simple, and flavorful
• Basic Turkey Stock
  Use the bird's carcass instead of just throwing it away
• Smoked Paprika Prosciutto-Wrapped Shrimp
  Like chorizo-flavored shrimp
• Herbed Buttermilk Dressing
  Tang up your next salad
• Olive Oil Cake
  With a hint of orange and the crunch of cornmeal
• Smoked Paprika and Rutabaga Bisque
  Silky bisque spiked with smoky paprika
• Welsh Rarebit Bites
  Beer-laced cheese spread on bread
• Gingerbread Cookies
  Soft, chewy, spicy, and full-flavored
• Sticky Toffee Pudding
  Our gooey, moist version of the British classic
• Chili con Carne
  "Bowl of red" to Texans
• Drunken Watermelon Pops
  An adult version of a college favorite

• Stories
• Pack and Go
  Easy lunches to take to work
• Bring Happy Hour Home
  With this easy cocktail party menu