Inspired by the French bistro tradition of making one giant vat of mousse to serve the whole restaurant over the course of a night of service, this recipe is party food at its finest. What gathering would not be improved by a big bowl of serve-yourself mousse set up in the corner of the room … Read more
Step 1 Combine 1½ lb. parsnips, peeled, trimmed, quartered lengthwise, cut into eighths if large, 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into pieces, 1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt, ½ tsp. ground coriander, and 1 cup water in a cold large skillet. Set over medium heat, cover, and cook until parsnips are … Read more
Tamagoyaki, classic Japanese omelets, are light and lightly sweet (some store-bought ones are very sweet!) but commonly served as a side dish rather than as a dessert, traditionally with soy sauce and some grated daikon radish. What sets tamagoyaki apart from Western omelets, besides their sweetness, are their beautiful layers. The egg is not scrambled; … Read more
Step 1 Season one 7–9-lb. skinless, bone-in pork shoulder, fat cap trimmed to ¼”, patted dry, all over with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (about 1 tsp. salt per pound is a good rule of thumb, so don’t be shy here). Let sit at room temperature at least 30 minutes and up to … Read more
Baked egg custard is the little black dress of dessert recipes. It’s simple and elegant—ready to be dressed up with fresh berries, chocolate syrup, or whipped cream, but it’s also astoundingly good all by itself. Custard, in various forms, has been made for centuries: set into creme brûlée, flan, mini egg custard tarts, or a savory quiche; frozen into … Read more
The combination of coconut milk, sticky rice, and sweet ripe mango has been a popular Thai dessert for centuries. Stateside, people are more likely to order mango sticky rice (or khao niaow ma muang) from their favorite Thai restaurant, but it’s incredibly easy to make at home. The base ingredient is glutinous rice (often labeled … Read more
This oversized crème brûlée is the centerpiece your dinner table is begging for. Whip one up for the holidays, a special anniversary, or Valentine’s Day. It’s served in one big ole dish—no need to fuss over individual ramekins that only see the light of day once a year. It’s perfect for sharing: Just grab a … Read more
Made from chickpea flour, panisses are french-fry-like fritters common in parts of Italy and Southern France. Hot, crisp, and salty, they bear all the characteristics of a great snack to pair with drinks. The earthy, almost astringent quality of the chickpea flour is offset by a not inconsiderable amount of indulgent butter and aged sharp … Read more
A bag of frozen cooked shrimp is my trick to hosting made easy. Once thawed, they can be chopped and mixed into a gochujang-spiced mayo, which recalls the taste of your go-to sushi roll. But instead of serving the shrimp salad over rice, I spoon it onto a crunchy leaf of ever so slightly bitter … Read more
While a whole roast duck might seem like a special-occasion dish—something you’d serve for Christmas dinner or order in certain Chinese restaurants—it’s actually very simple to make. If you can prepare a Thanksgiving turkey (or even a roast chicken), you can cook a whole duck. In some ways, cooking duck is even easier than cooking … Read more