Best of the Year
the
value
issue
This month, we've
got the hottest food trends, from the top ingredients to the tastiest desserts. And best of all, it's deliciousness on a budget. Dive into these amazing menus and recipes for the savvy way to eat better for less.
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dinner party
of the year: luxury
or less
From a roast that makes the most of an affordable cut of beef to caviar that won't break the bank, this impressive
menu only tastes expensive.
By Rick Rodgers
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dessert trend
of the year:
Peanut butter desserts
Think outside the jar with treats like peanut butter cheesecake with bananas.
By Dede Wilson
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restaurant trend of the year: breakfast
By combining seasonal ingredients and smart techniques, chefs are making the first meal of the day
etter than ever.
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destination
of the year: lima
The Peruvian capital is experiencing a culinary revolution, with adventurous chefs reinventing an
ancient, flavorful cuisine.
By Daniel Duane
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ingredient of the year: ricotta
It's one of our favorite artisanal cheeses, and you don't even have to buy it. Learn to
make fresh ricotta at home
in this month's "Cooking Class," then whip up dishes
like ricotta gnocchi or
roasted pears with ricotta
and honey.
By Andrew Carmellini
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cuisine of the
ear: new southern
This humble regional fare
as gone haute, and we've
got the dishes to prove it.
By Linton Hopkins
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wine trend
of the year: great bargain bottles
What's our type of best cellar? One stocked with budget bottles that pair well with food.
Here are 20 for $10 or less.
By Heather John
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dish of the year: anything with an egg on top
Fried or poached, the incredible, affordable egg
is topping all kinds
of dishes, from fettuccine carbonara to pizza to
frisée salad with hollandaise.
By Jill Silverman Hough
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r.s.v.p.
Readers' favorite restaurant recipes.
Special edition: a week of dinners for less than $100 from
the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen.
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family style
Super-easy, dinner-worthy
roast chicken, mushroom, and Fontina cheese sandwiches that you and your kids will love.
By Maria Helm Sinskey
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cooking life
MOLLY WIZENBERG re-creates
beloved family recipe for an easy spiced pâté de campagne.
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health wise
Worried about mercury in fish? Sara Dickerman wades into the discussion to find some sensible advice for seafood lovers.
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prep school
Perfect egg-poaching; making flaky biscuits; identifying humble cuts of beef; and more.
Text by Amy Albert
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feedback:
Ryan Seacrest
The easygoing host of
New Year's Rockin' Eve and
American Idol talks about
is inner foodie and what's
for dinner with Simon, Paula, and Randy.
Interview by Amy Albert
IN EVERY ISSUE
8/ letter from the editor
15/ bonappetit.com
105/ menu guide
106/ sourcebook
107/ recipe index
starters
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why we love/ The
cast-iron skillet.
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tasting/ Upscale chips.
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the ba foodist/ Our
know-it-all answers your
foodie questions.
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restaurants/ .
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drinks/ Isle of Pines;
bargain spirits; classic
cocktail books.
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tools/ Meat thermometers.
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the list/ $40 bargains.
yummy
flaxseed
pancakes
(and waffles,
too)
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Fettuccine Carbonara
with Fried Eggs 101
Classic Peruvian Ceviche 85
Lobster Corn Dogs with
Spicy Mustard Sauce 13
Pâté de Campagne
(Country Pâté) 45
Whole Wheat Blinis with American Caviar 58
New England Clam and Corn Chowder with Herbs 40
Beet Salad with Cornbread Croutons and Country Ham 93
Bacon- and Squash-Filled Crepes with Salsa Verde and Baby Greens Salad 74
Country Ham and Cheddar Buttermilk Biscuit Sandwiches 74
Eggs Benedict Salad 101
Flaxseed Waffles with Berries and Honey Cream 74
Sweet Buttermilk
Spoon Breads 95
Fish, seafood
Brioche-Crusted Fish with Jerusalem Artichoke Puree and Jerusalem Artichoke Pickles 95
Fish cakes with Coleslaw and Horseradish-Dill Sauce 38
Lobster Corn Dogs with
Spicy Mustard Sauce 13
New England Clam and
Corn Chowder with Herbs 40
meats
Chorizo, Poblano, and Yam Fajitas with Lime-Marinated Red Onions 40
Lomo Saltado (Beef Sauté) 85
Roast Beef with Dijon-Caper Sauce 59
poultry
Beer- and Onion-Braised Chicken Carbonnade 41
Chicken in Cardamom-Yogurt Sauce with Red Bell Pepper and Shallot Curry 14
Warm Chicken Sandwiches with Mushrooms, Spinach, and Cheese 43
vegetarian
Pizza with Eggs, Roasted
Red Peppers, Olives, and Arugula 101
Portobello Mushrooms
Stuffed with Spinach and Goat Cheese 15
Vegetarian Black Bean Chili with Orange and Cumin 39
Ziti with Skillet-Roasted
Root Vegetables 38
Fettuccine Carbonara
with Fried Eggs 101
Pizza with Eggs, Roasted
Red Peppers, Olives, and Arugula 101
Ricotta Gnocchi with Mushrooms and Marjoram 88
Ziti with Skillet-Roasted
Root Vegetables 38
Country Ham and Cheddar Buttermilk Biscuit Sandwiches 74
Warm Chicken Sandwiches with Mushrooms, Spinach, and Cheese 43
side dishes
Roasted Broccoli with Garlic and Red Pepper 16
Heirloom Grits 77
Red Bell Pepper and Shallot Curry 14
Skillet Greens with Crispy Shallots and Cider Gastrique 95
Spinach and Mushrooms
with Truffle Oil 63
condiments
Black Mission Fig Jam 77
Jerusalem Artichoke Pickles 95
Pear Soufflés with
Chocolate Sauce 63
Ricotta Soufflés with Blackberry Compote 89
Roasted Pears with Ricotta and Honey 89
cakes
Chocolate Cake with Milk Chocolate-Peanut Butter Frosting and Peanut Butter Brittle 70
Peanut Butter Cheesecake with Caramelized Banana Topping 68
Sticky Toffee Pudding 15
Cookies
Lemon-Cream Sandwich Cookies 13
Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cheesecake Swirl Brownies 68
Peanut Butter and Jelly Shortbread Wedges 68
Custards, Puddings
Peanut Butter-Milk Chocolate Puddings 71
Sweet Buttermilk
Spoon Breads 95
dessert sauces
Toffee Sauce 15
Tarts
Peanut Butter-Honey Tart with Ganache Glaze 70