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Search Results from February 2014 issue

50 results from Bon Appétit

Perfect Baked Potato
Easy
Recipes
Crisp on the outside, pillowy on the inside, and up for dancing with any savory flavor in your fridge or pantry. 
Classic Chicken Pot Pie
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Store-bought rotisserie chicken, puff pastry, and a simple gravy all come together to create something that tastes truly homemade.
Winter Squash Carbonara with Pancetta and Sage
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Kabocha squash is made for purées.
Dark Chocolate Waffles
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Buttermilk brings slight tang and moisture to the batter, while olive oil offers fruity richness. Choose a mild-flavored (not too peppery) type of oil for these waffles.
Cinnamon Simple Syrup
Recipes
Add a ½ oz of vodka to the finished syrup to improve shelf life
Thai Chile Honey
Easy
Demerara Simple Syrup
Quick
Escarole Salad with Horseradish and Capers
Quick
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Soaking the onion mellows its sharpness. If you can’t find fresh horseradish, add 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish to the crème fraîche mixture.
Pies-N-Thighs Biscuits
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To make ahead, freeze the cut-out biscuits in plastic bags. Bake frozen, increasing cooking time to 45–55 minutes. Get the full fried chicken biscuit sandwich recipe served at Pies-N-Thighs restaurant in Brooklyn, New York, here!
Grapefruit and White Beets with Yogurt and Tarragon
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Rather than fussily cutting the grapefruit into neat segments, chef Ignacio Mattos cuts them crosswise into disks; he likes the slightly bitter flavor of the membrane itself.
Barley, Cauliflower, and Herbs with Burrata
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A virtuous, herby grain salad with a heart of indulgent butterfat. We love the white-on-white effect of using barley, but it’s delicious with basically any whole grain; try wheat berries or spelt.
Endive Salad with Toasted Walnuts and Breadcrumbs
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Chef Ignacio Mattos says to get both the walnuts and the breadcrumbs very toasty and dark brown; he loves the contrast between the rich, crunchy bits and the bright, juicy endive on top.
Norwegian Waffles
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These waffles will be much thicker if you’re using a standard waffle maker, and will only yield six squares (1 1/2 whole waffles). In either case, cook them well-done so you get crisp edges.
Shaved Kohlrabi with Apple and Hazelnuts
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A version of this salad has been on Estela’s menu since its opening; chef Ignacio Mattos has tried it with summer squash and apples in place of the kohlrabi. In any case, make sure not to cut your slices too thin—they need to stand up to the nuts and cheese.
Chicken and Dumplings with Mushrooms
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This chicken and dumpling recipe with mushrooms will become your go-to for a warming winter supper.
Skirt Steak Fajitas with Grilled Cabbage and Scallions
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The vegetables should still have plenty of bite when you pull them off the grill; you want a mix of textures between the tender steak, crisp toppings, and soft tortillas.
Creamy Queso with Chorizo
Easy
Recipes
In defense of Velveeta: It might be lowbrow, but its texture is supreme.
Nacho Vidal
Recipes
The spicy and perfectly tart shrub (flavored drinking vinegar) gives this pitcher-friendly cocktail a refreshing quality.
Roasted Butternut Squash With Spicy Onions
Easy
Recipes
Make this roasted butternut squash ahead of time: It’s great at room temperature, and you’ll need the oven free to roast the potatoes.
Darkest Chocolate Cake with Red Wine Glaze
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“The great thing about this cake? It's not fussy. You can just pour the glaze over and it sets. Done.” —Rick Mast
Spicy Spiked Hot Chocolate
Easy
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The addition of an anise-flavored liqueur turns this hot cocoa into the liquid version of chocolate-covered licorice.
Salted Peanut Butter and Jelly Blondies
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“These are really peanut buttery and not too sweet, so the strawberry jam on top is a perfect complement.” —Claire Saffitz, assistant food editor
Green Peanut Butter Smoothie
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“A vegan green smoothie with some depth: I love the subtle savory quality the kale adds to the classic PB–banana combo.” —Dawn Perry, senior food editor
Peanut Butter–Sriracha Toast
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“The fresh herbs and scallion might seem strange, but they work. And the hot sauce? Makes anything better.” —Carla Lalli Music, food and features editor