Author: Steven

  • Slow-Braised Pomegranate Balsamic Short Ribs

    Slow-Braised Pomegranate Balsamic Short Ribs

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 3 hours Total Time: 3 hours 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 lb bone-in beef short ribs (about 8 pieces) 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt + 1 tsp black pepper 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour (for dusting) 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 large onion,…

  • Creamy Roasted Parsnip and Pear Soup with Crème Fraîche

    Creamy Roasted Parsnip and Pear Soup with Crème Fraîche

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 700 g (about 1½ lb) parsnips, peeled and chopped 2 ripe but firm pears, cored and chopped 1 medium yellow onion, sliced 3 cloves garlic, peeled 2 tbsp olive oil 1.2 L (5 cups)…

  • Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti With Orange and Vanilla

    Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti With Orange and Vanilla

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 24 biscotti Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (including cooling between bakes) Quick Ingredients 2 1/2 cups (300 g) all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp fine sea salt 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar 6 tbsp (85 g)…

  • Cranberry Orange Walnut Holiday Bread

    Cranberry Orange Walnut Holiday Bread

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 1 loaf (10–12 slices) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 55–60 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp fine salt 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4…

  • Holiday Hot Buttered Rum With Spiced Butter Batter

    Holiday Hot Buttered Rum With Spiced Butter Batter

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 mugs Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 1/2 cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, plus extra for garnish 1/4 teaspoon…

  • Roasted Carrots with Citrus-Maple Glaze and Herbs

    Roasted Carrots with Citrus-Maple Glaze and Herbs

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (as a side) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb carrots, peeled and left whole if thin or cut into 1/2-inch diagonals 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 3/4 tsp fine sea salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/4 cup pure…

  • Cozy Brown Butter Sage Gnocchi with Parmesan

    Cozy Brown Butter Sage Gnocchi with Parmesan

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb (900 g) russet potatoes 1 large egg 1 1/2 cups (190 g) all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting 1 1/4 tsp fine salt, divided Freshly ground black pepper Pinch ground…

  • Sage and Apple Pork Sausages with Mustard

    Sage and Apple Pork Sausages with Mustard

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (about 12 small sausages) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (includes chilling) Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 lb (680 g) ground pork (about 20% fat) 1 small tart apple, peeled and finely diced (about 3/4 cup / 90 g) 1/2 small…

  • Holiday Cranberry-Apple Chutney Crostini with Whipped Brie

    Holiday Cranberry-Apple Chutney Crostini with Whipped Brie

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 24 crostini (about 8 appetizer servings) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups (200 g) fresh or frozen cranberries 1 large apple, peeled and diced (about 1 1/2 cups) 1/4 cup finely minced red onion 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar…

  • Ginger Carrot Salad with Almonds and Cranberries

    Ginger Carrot Salad with Almonds and Cranberries

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 side-dish servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 lb carrots (about 6–7 medium), peeled and shredded (about 6 cups) 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/3 cup sliced or slivered almonds 2 green onions, thinly sliced 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh…