Author: Steven

  • Bavarian Apple Fritters (Apfelküchle) With Cinnamon Sugar

    Bavarian Apple Fritters (Apfelküchle) With Cinnamon Sugar

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (about 16–20 fritters) Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 firm apples (about 800 g), e.g. Granny Smith, Braeburn 1 tbsp lemon juice 125 g (1 cup) all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder, pinch of salt 2 tbsp (25 g)…

  • Crispy German Schneeballen Snowball Pastries with Chocolate

    Crispy German Schneeballen Snowball Pastries with Chocolate

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 Schneeballen (about 12 servings) Prep Time: 1 hour 45 minutes (includes resting) Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 cups (500 g) all-purpose flour 6 tbsp (75 g) granulated sugar 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp fine salt 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)…

  • Crispy Rosemary Garlic Roasted Potatoes

    Crispy Rosemary Garlic Roasted Potatoes

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb (900 g) Yukon Gold or russet potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped (plus more for garnish) 1 tsp…

  • Gingerbread Cheesecake Bars with Molasses Swirl

    Gingerbread Cheesecake Bars with Molasses Swirl

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 16 bars Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes (includes chilling) Quick Ingredients 1 3/4 cups (210 g) finely crushed gingersnap cookie crumbs 3 tbsp packed light brown sugar 1 tsp ground ginger, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, pinch cloves, 1/4 tsp…

  • Slow-Braised Holiday Beef Brisket With Warming Spices

    Slow-Braised Holiday Beef Brisket With Warming Spices

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 4 hours 15 minutes Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 whole beef brisket, 4 1/2 lb (about 2 kg), first cut preferred 2 1/2 tsp kosher salt, divided 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 2 tsp smoked paprika 1…

  • Festive Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese and Candied Pecans

    Festive Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese and Candied Pecans

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 4 medium beets (about 1 1/2 lb), scrubbed 2 tbsp olive oil, plus 3 tbsp for dressing 1 cup pecan halves 2 tbsp granulated sugar + 1 tbsp maple syrup 5 oz baby arugula…

  • Cranberry Orange Pork Meatloaf with Tangy Glaze

    Cranberry Orange Pork Meatloaf with Tangy Glaze

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 lb (680 g) ground pork 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs 1/2 cup milk 1 large egg 1 small onion, finely minced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped 1…

  • Creamy Winter Squash Risotto With Crispy Sage

    Creamy Winter Squash Risotto With Crispy Sage

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 lb winter squash, peeled and cubed (about 4 cups) 5 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken stock 5 Tbsp olive oil, divided 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, divided 1 small yellow onion,…

  • Airy Dark Chocolate Peppermint Mousse with Whipped Cream

    Airy Dark Chocolate Peppermint Mousse with Whipped Cream

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes (includes chilling) Quick Ingredients 6 oz (170 g) dark chocolate, 60–70%, chopped 2 tbsp (28 g) unsalted butter 2 cups (480 ml) heavy whipping cream, divided 3 large eggs, separated (use pasteurized if concerned…

  • Holiday Chicken Roulade with Spinach, Ricotta and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

    Holiday Chicken Roulade with Spinach, Ricotta and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lb / 900 g) 2 tsp kosher salt, divided 3/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper, divided 1 tsp dried Italian herb blend (or oregano + basil)…