Allemande sauce
Quick way to make a creamy version of a veloute.
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Anchovy Radicchio Pasta
This is a polarizing recipe with very strong flavor. If you don't like anchovies, don't bother.
By ActualAlexArtisan Bread
This recipe is very easy and consistent. Experiment with different kinds of flour, such as wh...
By ActualAlexBacon Bean Curry
If the seasoning proves too strong, mix it with rice. Can also be made without bacon for a ta...
By ActualAlexBacon-wrapped Chicken
The bacon is meant to substitute the missing protective skin on chicken, keeping it moist as...
By ActualAlexBaked salmon
Be careful to balance salt with soy sauce. Great addition to small dinner parties
By ActualAlexBeef Tacos
This recipe is really just a template. Tacos are a way of food preparation, not merely a food...
By ActualAlexBelgian Waffles
Very easy to make from scratch, and very quick. Judge the milk content by the consistency of...
By ActualAlexBolognese
Great comfort food. Goes really well with shells or pappardelle to hold the heavy sauce, but...
By ActualAlexBorsht
This is a surprisingly seasonal dish. All the ingredients are harvest mid-summer.
By ActualAlexBraised Beef Chuck
This can be made with a lot of different cuts. It's very easy to make and filling in the winter.
By ActualAlexBraised Lamb Shank
Decadent meal, but worth the effort. I prefer using shiraz or merlot for the wine.
By ActualAlexBrown Butter Sauce
Feel free to substitute the herb for any other for this staple sauce. Make sure the herbs are...
By ActualAlexCabbage and Turnip Kimchi
There are many ways to do this, but this encompasses one way to process these vegetables. Be...
By ActualAlexBraised Pork Shoulder
Similar to any tough meat braise. Pork Shoulder can be substituted with Pork Butt. It's the s...
By ActualAlexCaesar Salad
American classic that is amazing when the dressing is homemade. Can be paired with protein of...
By ActualAlexCalamari Cacciatore
It comes together quickly. Be sure not to overcook the calamari. Goes great with pasta or Gar...
By ActualAlexCaramelized Pear
This dessert is incredibly easy to make for how posh it looks. It goes great with some vanill...
By ActualAlexCheesesteak Loaded Potatoes
This has a lot of variations, but is otherwise kind of bar food. It is a good alternative for...
By ActualAlexCharcoal-steamed Whole Fish
Another camping treat. This works well with just about any medium-sized fish. Judge the heat...
By ActualAlexCheesesteaks
It's such a simple sandwich to make at home that it's not worth noting where "to get one".
By ActualAlexCheong
This can truly be made with any fruit. Disrupt fermentation a few days after fully liquefied...
By ActualAlexChicken Broth
This works with fresh chicken, but really shines with leftover chicken. Use leftover chicken...
By ActualAlexChicken Enchiladas
Tasty and easy! Add to any Mexican night. Make the enchilada sauce ahead of time.
By ActualAlexChili
You can feed a dozen people with this recipe–or just one lucky special someone. Any braising...
By ActualAlexClam Chowder
Really good with Oyster Crackers. If you live on the coast, use fresh clams. No excuses.
By ActualAlexCoconut Rice
Fragrant and fluffy. Toss in aromatics while the rice cooks for bonus scents. Alternatively,...
By ActualAlexCoal-baked Potatoes
Easy when grilling or on an open fire. These are great with some salt and butter.
By ActualAlexCranberry Sauce
Just make this every thanksgiving. It's very easy and much better than store-bought sauce.
By ActualAlexCreamy Cucumber Salad
The freshness of this salad is fleeting. As a child, we would never save this for the next day.
By ActualAlexCucumber Salad
Very refreshing way to consume cucumbers. Great to bring to an outdoor gathering.
By ActualAlexDemi Glace
It sounds fancy but it's very straightforward. It can elevate a braised meat.
By ActualAlexDry Rub Chicken Wings
If you want the wings whole, instead bake at 450 for 40 minutes.
By ActualAlexDuck Broth
If you have a duck carcass left, don't be so deft as to toss it. Great reheated with rice noo...
By ActualAlexEggplant Caponata
Great summer dish. Sweet, salty, and fresh. This can be eaten hot, but it's better as a cold...
By ActualAlexFrench Onion Soup
Works well with most cheeses. I frequently use gruyere. Be patient with this one.
By ActualAlexFried Rice
This is a dish for leftovers. Use leftover rice. Use extra vegetables. Use leftover meats. Al...
By ActualAlexGoat Cheese Summer Salad
Substitute the lettuce for any other green, such as kale. Similarly, trade out the blueberrie...
By ActualAlexGravy
Very easy, good sauce from drippings or stock. Don't ever throw away the drippings! Can make...
By ActualAlexGrilled Chicken Hearts
Crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside. Don't tell your guests what it is until they try...
By ActualAlexGrilled Chicken Legs
Chicken legs can be amazing on the grill. They feed many people and are also cheap to obtain....
By ActualAlexGrilled Cheeseburgers
Lots of people make their hamburger meat into meatball meat, and this tends to come out dry....
By ActualAlexGrilled Italian Sausages
The sear is everything here. This has to be the best way to have italian sausage. Can also be...
By ActualAlexGrilled Salmon
One of the most simple ways of infusing flavor into salmon. Experiment with the marinade prop...
By ActualAlexGuacamole
Always worth making your own! Use ground coriander if you don't have cilantro. Goes great wit...
By ActualAlexGumbo
Classic New Orleans Stew; great in the fall and winter with the okra harvest. Variations are...
By ActualAlexHerb Sauce
This can be made with other leafy greens as a base, and any herbs you have on hand.
By ActualAlexHoneynut Squash Puree
Consider adding some potatoes or sweet potatoes to help with consistency and color, or it mig...
By ActualAlexHot Dogs
American classic. I always start a BBQ with these to test the heat of the grill.
By ActualAlexLondon Broil
A marinade works great for this cut of beef, but I tend to simply dry-brine it. Treat it like...
By ActualAlexMashed Potatoes
Go harder with the butter, up to 4 tbsp, for a silky texture. Puree in a processor. You won't...
By ActualAlexMac n Cheese
Easier than you think. Mozzarella is certainly one option, but feel free to mix it up with di...
By ActualAlexMolten Lava Cake
The absolute bane of my fucking existence. Many pitfalls here. If the ramekins don't cool pro...
By ActualAlexOlivier Salad
Hearty Russian potato salad alternative. Choice of pickles makes a huge difference here. Typi...
By ActualAlexOkroshka
Cold soup in hot weather. The sorrel is a key component used for adding a sour taste to the s...
By Fiana YaroslavskayaPan Sauce
Easy way to feel fancy at home. Use the fond. If you've made a steak or some other piece of m...
By ActualAlexPan-Seared Steak
Better and cheaper than going to a steakhouse. Bone-in cuts are the best
By ActualAlexpasta dough
Basic pasta dough. Lots of room for variation, but this is a good starting point for spaghett...
By ActualAlexPickled Vegetables
Don't let your veg rot. Carrots are used as the example here, but use anything.
By ActualAlexPot Roast
I actually prefer to use beef, bottom round. Chuck breaks apart nicely when done, but the bot...
By ActualAlexPotato Leek Soup
Easy and delicious winter soup. Can also be made in Spring with Spring Leeks such as Bulgaria...
By ActualAlexPrime Beef Rib Roast
Expensive cut, but one should know how to cook it when necessary.
By ActualAlexPulled Pork
Let me see if you can pull it, pull it. Girl indeed I can pull it, pull it.
By ActualAlexQuinoa Tofu Salad
The oil with the avocado makes this a creamy protein salad. It's usually a crowd favorite.
By ActualAlexQuinoa Tofu Stirfry
For the quinoa, adding seasoning directly to the soaking water will greatly help increase the...
By ActualAlexRisotto
Very technical but rewarding dish. Make sure to have your mis en place en pointe. ingredient...
By ActualAlexRatatouille
I love this late summer staple. Substitute whatever herbs you have on hand. The key to this d...
By ActualAlexRoasted Chicken Breasts
Healthy, and tasty. Very easy to overcook! Be careful. Poke with a knife to check for donenes...
By ActualAlexRoasted Chicken Quarters
Great and easy way to process boned chicken. This is all about the skin. Don't skip the work...
By ActualAlexRoasted Eggplant
Easy and tasty way to make eggplant. Puree when cold for a spreadable version.
By ActualAlexRoasted Pork Spare Ribs
Delicious, cheap, easy. Can't do better than that. Make or use your favorite dry rub.
By ActualAlexRoasted Red Snapper
Very vibrant colored fish. This recipe also works for similarly sized fish, such as sea bass,...
By ActualAlexRoasted Smoked Turkey
Delicious alternative to traditional turkey; always juicy. I make this twice a year.
By ActualAlexRoasted Spaghetti Squash
Easy alternative to pasta, though it doesn't soak up sauce as nicely. This feeds more people...
By ActualAlexSauerkraut
Useful way to process cabbage. Homemade is always so much better than storebought.
By ActualAlexSausage Gravy
There's a lot of feel in the quantities here. This is what you want for biscuits and gravy.
By ActualAlexSautéed Greens
Wonderful method of bringing out the flavor in common overlooked greens. Also works well with...
By ActualAlexSeared Monkfish
If this is a new fish for you, skin it ahead of time, since this can feel tricky. Monkfish ca...
By ActualAlexSourdough Bread
If you're going to go through the trouble of maintaining a mother, then you might as well mak...
By ActualAlexSpaghetti Carbonara
Basic roman pasta dish with very few ingredients. Don't overthink it; somethings can stay a c...
By ActualAlexTomato Sauce
Mother sauce that is most well known. Freeze as needed. Can totally be done with canned tomat...
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