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Does the staff make vats of veal stock on the regular? Mais, oui. Does that mean you have to? Of course not. Sub low-sodium beef broth instead.Eva Kolenko

Sometimes we sit at our desks, clicking through food photos, and instantly transform into the literal embodiment of the emoji with hearts for eyes. We have our most beautifully photographed recipes of 2015 to thank for that.

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    Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott
    1/28

    Slow-Roasted, Twice-Fried Porterhouse Steak

    We wouldn’t tell you to score, season, chill, freeze, fry, slow roast, baste, and refry a steak if it wasn’t worth it. Really: It’s worth it.

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    Elizabeth Cecil
    2/28

    Eggplant and Country Ham Ragù

    If you look up umami in the dictionary, there’s a picture of this dish. Between the eggplant, tomato, fish sauce, and cured meat, that savory depth of flavor hits you from all sides.

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    Eva Kolenko
    3/28

    Petit Trois's French Onion Soup

    Does the staff make vats of veal stock on the regular? Mais, oui. Does that mean you have to? Of course not. Sub low-sodium beef broth instead.

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  • Blueberry pecan galette with a scoop of white ice cream
    Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott
    4/28

    Blueberry-Pecan Galette

    The great thing about a galette? The more rustic (read messed up) it looks, the better. Novice bakers, this one’s for you.

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    Christopher Testani
    5/28

    Pork Soup Dumplings

    There's an art to eating soup dumplings: Nibble a bite, cautiously slurp the soup, then eat the rest.

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    Nicole Franzen
    6/28

    Seared Mushrooms with Garlic and Thyme

    Our idea of magic mushrooms is crisp, golden (legal) substances with the power to lend a bass note of flavor to grain salads, turn a piece of ricotta toast into a meal, or stand alone as a savory side.

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    Eva Kolenko
    11/28

    Raspberry-Rose Jam

    If your jam mixture is still runny after the gel test, simmer a few minutes longer and try again. Just be careful: It's possible to overcook jam. If subjected to too much heat, pectin loses its setting power.

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    Christopher Testani
    12/28

    BA's Best Breakfast Sandwich

    It’s amazing how malleable eggs are, and this method yields an especially fluffy result.

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Associate Web Editor. When she’s not posted up at a café, reading and praying that sipping her cappuccino won’t mean sacrificing a night’s sleep, Elyssa writes about food culture and restaurant trends for bonappetit.com. The team’s unrelenting sweet tooth and beverage nerd, Elyssa can also be found refreshing the Wait-or-Buy ... Read More