Checkerboard Icebox Cookies
With these easy icebox cookies in your freezer, you’ll be ready to bake up a batch of homemade treats any time. Their checkerboard pattern makes them a stunning addition to a cookie plate. For more on icebox cookies, check out the sidebar. Makes about 42 cookies PREP TIME: 30 minutes FREEZING TIME: about 1 ½ […]
SHEPHERD’S PIE WITH BEEF, MUSHROOMS, AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH
Fresh and dried mushrooms add complexity to this shepherd’s pie. To prepare your own porcini powder, grind about two tablespoons of dried porcini mushrooms in a spice grinder or cleaned coffee grinder until powdery, about one minute. Be sure to cut the parsnips into small pieces, as they take a while to cook. If you […]
CHICKEN AND ROOT VEGETABLE POTPIE WITH HERBED BISCUITS
This comforting autumnal dish involves several steps but is well worth it. For a vegetarian variation, try meat-free sausage with sage. SERVES 4 TO 6 INGREDIENTS 3 cups plain unsweetened soy milk, divided 1 tablespoon fresh, strained lemon juice 3 cups plus 3 tablespoons white whole-wheat flour, divided 1 tablespoon Sucanat or brown sugar […]
Chocolate & Vanilla Sandwich Cookies
These sandwich cookies are perfect for dunking into a tall glass of milk, or even a cappuccino. Makes 20 sandwich cookies PREP TIME: 30 minutes CHILLING TIME: at least 3 hours, 30 minutes COOKING TIME: 30 to 40 minutes INSTRUCTIONS COOKIES: 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tsp baking […]
Chocolate-Hazelnut Sandwich Cookies
We love dainty cookie sandwiches. These chocolate-hazelnut ones are not only cute but also simple to make. Makes about 12 sandwich cookies PREP TIME: 20 minutes CHILLING TIME: about 1 hour COOKING TIME: 7 to 12 minutes INGREDIENTS 2 cups all-purpose flour ½ tsp baking powder ¼ tsp fine sea salt ½ cup unsalted […]
“BUTTERMILK” “FRIED” CHICKEN WITH SRIRACHA HONEY
Baked and seasoned with Sriracha and lime, this lighter “fried” chicken has a slightly Asian feel. Note that it takes at least 2 hours to marinate, so plan ahead. Crush the cornflakes by placing them in a plastic bag and sealing; bash with a rolling pin or meat mallet or the bottom of a heavy […]
Dulce de Leche
Makes about 1 ⅓ cups PREP TIME: 5 minutes COOKING TIME: 1 to 1 ½ hours INGREDIENTS 2 cups whole milk 1 ½ cups granulated sugar 2 tsp vanilla extract ¼ tsp cornstarch ¼ tsp baking soda INSTRUCTIONS In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, whisk together all of the ingredients. Bring to a boil […]
Dulce de Leche Sandwich Cookies (Alfajores)
These melt-in-the-mouth shortbread sandwich cookies, known as alfajores, originated in Spain and are now popular throughout Latin America. Our version features a dulce de leche filling and a finishing coating of coconut, a popular addition in Mexico. If you’re short of time, substitute store-bought dulce de leche. Makes about 16 sandwich cookies PREP TIME: 20 […]
GRILLED ROSEMARY MUSHROOMS WITH RED WINE–BALSAMIC REDUCTION, OVER POLENTA
This elegant, meaty yet meat-free dish features polenta, made creamy thanks to soy milk. When scraping the gills from the underside of the mushroom caps, be sure to preserve their round shape. SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 2 cups plain unsweetened soy milk 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 12 grinds black pepper, divided 1 cup uncooked […]
THAI TURKEY BURGERS WITH LIME AND PEPPER MAYO
These turkey burgers are full of flavor. If using ground thigh meat, slightly reduce the quantity of mayo. SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup plain whole-wheat bread crumbs 3 tablespoons plain unsweetened coconut milk beverage (not canned) 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons […]