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Search Results from December 2016 issue

60 results from Bon Appétit

Paper-Thin Crepes
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While these shine with sweet or savory fillings, the classic orange Suzette sauce is not to be missed.
Suzette Sauce
Recipes
A classic with crepes, don’t sleep on the possibilities of this buttery orange syrup.
Milk Chocolate Sauce
Quick
Recipes
Perfectly balanced, perfectly pourable, infinitely usable.
Homemade Hobnob Cookies
Quick
Recipes
Crisp through the center, these honey-oat cookies mimic a classic British packaged treat.
BA’s Best Old-Fashioned
Easy
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A classic drink that never goes out of style. Stick with these steps and you’ll nail it every time.
Champagne Cocktail
Quick
Recipes
Elevate your classic glass of bubbly simply by adding a bit of sugar and a few dashes of bitters. The long spiral of zest makes any drink look fancy.
BA's Best Old-Fashioned
Easy
Recipes
A great old-fashioned recipe is all about simplicity, ingredients, and technique. Stick with these steps, and you’re bound to nail it every time.
Roast Beef Tenderloin With Garlic and Rosemary
Easy
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This recipe method combines high-heat searing for a crusty, well-seasoned exterior, with low-temperature roasting for a perfectly even and very tender interior. Truly the best of both worlds.
Pignoli Cookies
Easy
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There is just no getting around the fact that almond paste is indispensable for these meringue-like cookies; it transforms their flavor and helps them brown evenly. Some brands sell in a tube; others will be in a can in the baking aisle. Using the tube is ideal since the canned might be looser, but either works for this recipe.
Slow-Cooked Apple Butter
Easy
Recipes
Put a personal spin on this apple butter recipe by adding a sachet with spices (cinnamon, star anise, nutmeg) as the mixture cooks down.
Pecan Butter with Sorghum
Quick
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Pecans make the most indulgent nut butter thanks to their high fat content. No one is complaining.
Julia's Great Grandmother's Schnecken
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Don’t want to use corn syrup in the glaze for this schnecken recipe? Maple syrup works as a good substitute.
Mango-Lime Curd
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This tangy and slightly tropical curd recipe makes a good layer cake or meringue pie filling. Or, you know, dip shortbread cookies into it. If gifting this, transfer it to a glass jar and make sure the lucky recipient knows to keep it chilled.
Turmeric Yellow Food Dye
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Mix equal parts yellow and blue food dye to make green.
Pico de Gallo Verde
Quick
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The lime juice and oil will keep the avocado from turning brown, but it’s a good idea to make this pico de gallo recipe right before you serve it.
Escargot with Garlic-Parsley Butter
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Sadly, you’re not going to be able to waltz down to the corner store and pick up escargots and shells. But this recipe is still worth the effort.
Navy Bean and Escarole Stew with Feta and Olives
Easy
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There’s no stock in this wintry vegetarian stew recipe—it relies on the starchy bean cooking liquid for its flavor (which is a polite way of saying sorry, but you can’t use canned beans here and get the same results).
Cheesy Sesame Phyllo Bites
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Not feeling the squares in this phyllo bites recipe? Use a pizza cutter to cut crackers into any shape you like!
Chocolate Blackout Cookies
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We love the look of the homemade extra-long sprinkles on these whoopie-pie-type cookies, but they take a steady hand and a wealth of patience to shape. Use any store-bought sprinkle in their place.
Cabbage Blue Food Dye
Recipes
Mix equal parts blue with red food dye to make purple.
Winter Salad with Brussels Sprouts and Citrus
Quick
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Lots of texture and a range of flavors are brought out of the brussels sprouts by prepping them three ways in this recipe—leaves, raw slices, and sautéed halves.
Duck Two Ways with Clementine-Fig Relish
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The best way to tackle this duck recipe is to braise the legs and make the relish in advance, then cook the breasts and crisp the legs on party night.
Garlic Soup with Potatoes and Poached Eggs
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For this soup recipe, whack the garlic cloves with the side of a chef’s knife; the papery skins will loosen from the cloves and you can slip them right off.
Coq au Vin with Cocoa Powder
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You’ve heard it before: You can’t rush a good braise. Take your time browning the chicken and mushrooms and building the velvety sauce for this coq au vin recipe.