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Also called a pastry cutter wheel or a ravioli cutter, this tool costs less than $12, takes absolutely no skill whatsoever to use, and makes all of your pies look like you spent $40 at the neighborhood bakery. What’s So Great About a Fluted Pastry Wheel? Recipes and techniques can be acquired if you have determination and time. Practice makes perfect, as folks often say. But what elevates something from “homemade” to bakery-style or professional are the details: that little swoosh of a sauce, the perfect dollop of cream, the artfully sprinkled herbs over the dish that folks love to post on Instagram....

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It is hands down the best pineapple upside down cake recipe I know! Dad will look for almost any excuse to make it, and we never get tired of it. The Best Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipe This pineapple upside down cake is dense, like a sour cream pound cake, with ground almonds in the flour to give it even more substance and a slight almond flavor. The caramel pineapple topping is so good, you’ll want to pick every crumb....

Raita I was first introduced to Indian cuisine by my dear friend Meena. She is from India and when we first became friends she invited us over for dinner. She cooked the most amazing Indian dishes for us! I loved all the flavors, but since we are not used to eating a lot of spicy foods (some people in our family think ketchup is spicy), our mouths were on fire! Luckily, Meena also makes amazing Raita and she told us that you can use the cold, creamy sauce to cool things down a bit....

Typically pasta alla vodka is made with penne pasta. For this version we are adding in some fresh shrimp, to make the dish more of a main course, and using fettuccine pasta. We’ve also added a touch of lemon zest because it works with so well with shrimp, and along with the vodka helps brighten this creamy sauce. So, why the vodka? According to Kenji Lopez-Alt at Serious Eats, quoting Harold McGee, low concentrations of alcohol enhance flavor aromas....

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I do. It’s sort of that last minute pantry item type of dish that is quick and wonderfully filling when you are hungry. You might not have considered a Mexican-inspired three bean salad before, but I am here to say you should! How to Make a Mexican Bean Salad This Mexican bean salad is a riff off the standard. It’s not really Mexican per se, but uses typical South-of-the-border ingredients such as crumbly Cotija cheese, black beans and pinto beans, jalapeño peppers, cilantro and a sweet dressing made with sugar and lime juice....

Think of figs, arranged on a pretty plate and drizzled with honey. Or perfect peaches macerated in white wine and strewn with lavender. Or fresh-picked, fat asparagus, peeled, steamed, doused with fruity olive oil and topped with finely shaved shards of Parmesan Cheese. This is heady stuff. Food for kings. At its core, Italian food only asks for simple ingredients at the peak of perfection served without fuss. That’s what makes this recipe work so well....

The combination of balsamic vinegar and sweetened strawberries is one of those heaven-made matches that you simply must try if you haven’t already. (Sprinkle a little good quality, aged balsamic over some sugar macerated strawberries and you’ll see what I mean.) Combine that with a sweetened mascarpone base, and it’s just, well, really really good. Like eat the whole batch and forget about dinner good. This week I experimented with putting these ingredients to work in a strawberry tart, happily for the family (dad had a box of strawberry jello out on the kitchen counter to prepare and when I told him I was making a strawberry tart, he said, “well, if you must,” smiled, and put the box away....

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This tomato rice recipe is inspired by the South Indian variety while utilizing spices more typical in restaurant-style biryanis, such as cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon. Long-grain basmati rice simmers in aromatic spices, ginger, garlic, onion, and tomato for a flavorful, warming one-pot rice dish. Basmati Rice Is Best for Tomato Rice Use long-grain basmati rice for fluffy, separated rice grains with this tomato rice. In addition to offering an optimal texture, basmati rice is also aromatic and fragrant, adding a pleasant aroma....

Stacked high with vegetables and avocado, this layered sandwich is one of my favorites. I think you’ll enjoy it also! What Makes a Club Sandwich a Club Sandwich? A club sandwich can have lots of different parts and layers to it. In my opinion, the only thing that makes a club sandwich a club sandwich is two distinct layers, each with some protein element. For this Ultimate Club, I do one section with turkey, cheese, and lettuce, and then a second section with bacon, avocado, and tomato....

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If you find yourself looking to expand your dessert repertoire, this Black Forest Cake will not disappoint. What Is Black Forest Cake? Black Forest Cake is based on the German dessert “Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte,” which translates to “Black Forest Cherry-torte.” Though some may think Black Forest Cake is named after a mountain range in the country, that is actually a myth. It’s named after the kirsch made from Black Forest Cherries....

I wish more people shared my enthusiasm. If you are in the not-so-sure-about-broccoli camp, or are cooking for someone who needs to eat more vegetables but is less than enthused at the prospect, this is the recipe for you. Broccoli and Cheddar Cheese: A Power Combo What’s the one thing that makes broccoli taste great? Cheddar cheese. It’s one of those power combos, hard to go wrong. Just check out our Broccoli Cheese Casserole, or our Broccoli Cheddar Mac n Cheese....

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Since this is a classic braised recipe (meaning that majority of the cooking is in liquid in the oven) there is very little chance of the meat drying out and the dish ends up as a classic one-pot dinner. The time on this recipe might seem daunting since it takes over an hour from start to finish but remember that almost all of it is hands off. That said, I usually save Chicken Provencal for the weekends, so I don’t feel rushed and let the braise do its magic in the oven....

This recipe is all about sparkling wine and orange juice, but if you like to mix it up a bit, don’t be afraid to explore other citrus that’s available, ripe, and ready for juicing. I personally have tangelo, tangerine, and lemon trees in my backyard. While those particular varieties might not be readily available where you are, any combination of citrus should make a delicious mimosa. Think tangerine and Meyer lemon, or blood orange and navel oranges....

Before you fall over, you will want to take another bite. And then another. Basil-infused cream is the base in this roux-free sauce, and a whopping four different kinds of cheese make this stovetop mac and cheese rich and gooey. How to Make This Mac and Cheese Once the pasta is cooked and drained, use the same pot to make the sauce. First, whirl a handful of basil in a blender with milk, cream, and cream cheese until it becomes a vibrant, creamy sauce....

Sometimes we had an actual tea party, with juice served in teacups. Mom loved sandwiches filled with cucumbers. And radishes, and cream cheese and jelly, and watercress—you get the idea. We ate them all with her, bolstered by her enthusiasm for these treats, and I confess I’ve acquired a taste for cucumber sandwiches. Rainy, boring days at home suddenly become more cheerful and fun. I’m not sure if it’s from the memory, the sandwich or both....