Author: Steven
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Jordan Marsh–Style Blueberry Muffins with Crunchy Sugar Tops
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 tall muffins Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 24 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp fine sea salt 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar 2…
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Classic Shaker Lemon Pie with Flaky Double Crust
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings (one 9-inch pie) Prep Time: 30 minutes (active) Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 15 hours 25 minutes (includes 12 hours maceration and 2 hours cooling) Quick Ingredients 2 large lemons (about 1 lb / 450 g total) 1 3/4 cups (350 g) granulated sugar 1/4 tsp fine…
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Lobster Mac and Cheese with Ritz Crumb Topping
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 12 oz elbow macaroni 1 lb lobster meat (tails/claws), raw or cooked Unsalted butter: 1/2 cup (poach) + 3 tbsp (roux) + 4 tbsp (crumbs) Whole milk, warmed: 3 cups Sharp cheddar, grated: 8…
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Apple Cider–Braised Pork Shoulder with Sage and Apples
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 to 8 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 3 hours Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 3.5 to 4 lb boneless pork shoulder (Boston butt) 2 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp black pepper 2 tbsp neutral oil 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced; 6 garlic cloves,…
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Cranberry-Orange Roasted Chicken with Rosemary and Garlic
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 lb bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces (thighs/drumsticks) 2 cups fresh cranberries (8 oz / 225 g) 1 large orange (1 tbsp zest, 1/3 cup juice) 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 4 garlic…
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Creamed Salt Cod on Toast with Béchamel and Parsley
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes active (plus 24–36 hours soaking) Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes active (plus soaking) Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) salt cod, skin-on or skinless 2 1/2 cups (600 ml) whole milk 1 bay leaf + 6 black peppercorns (optional) 1 medium…
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Rhode Island Clear Clam Chowder with Quahogs
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 20 minutes optional purging) Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour (add 20 minutes if purging clams) Quick Ingredients 4 lb quahogs (chowder clams), scrubbed 2 cups water (for steaming) 3 cups low-sodium bottled clam juice Up to 1 cup water, as…
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Finnan Haddie Breakfast with Poached Eggs and Chives
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) finnan haddie (smoked haddock) 3 cups (720 ml) whole milk 1 small onion, halved; 2 bay leaves; 6 black peppercorns 3 tbsp (42 g) unsalted butter; 2 tbsp (16 g)…
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Baked Stuffed Lobster with Buttery Ritz Crumbs
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 18 to 22 minutes Total Time: 45 to 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 hard-shell lobsters (1.25 to 1.5 lb each) 1 1/4 cups crushed Ritz cracker crumbs (about 60 g) 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted 2 garlic cloves, minced Zest of 1…
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Soft-Chewy Hermit Cookies with Molasses and Spice
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 30 cookies (about 2 1/2 dozen) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 24 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (includes 30 minutes chill) Quick Ingredients 2 3/4 cups (330 g) all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp fine salt 2 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp…
