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Search Results from October 2014 issue

Squash with Dates and Thyme
Easy
The sweetness of the acorn squash, dates, and coconut oil in this simple roast is balanced by the garlic and woodsy herbs.
Classic Mozzarella Grandma Pie
Easy
This is the pizza margherita of the square-shaped pie. Resist the temptation to add extra cheese; a light hand is key.
Egg and Avocado Breakfast Sandwich
Quick
Meat-free but not too virtuous, it’s healthy and satisfying.
Spicy Tuscan Kale and Ricotta Grandma Pie
Feel free to substitute other types of kale, such as curly or Red Russian, but make sure to pre-dress and massage the leaves as noted in the recipe.
Roasted Cauliflower and Ricotta Grandma Pie
Easy
Precooking the cauliflower and breadcrumbs means they will get toasty and crisp as the pie bakes. An extra step, yes, but well worth it.
Black Olive and Provolone Grandma Pie
Quick
Oil-cured olives are quite salty, and we love their chewy texture, but you can use brined black olives if you prefer.
The BA Patty Melt
Quick
You may ask yourself, Does this sandwich really need mayonnaise? The answer is yes. A swipe of mayo, not butter, on the bread encourages that gorgeous exterior. This is part of BA's Best, a collection of our essential recipes.
Glazed Duck Confit with Olive Relish and Sauce Verte
Don’t be dismayed by this recipe’s length: Packed with make-ahead moments, the dish is a low-stress showstopper.
Aromatic Pork and Noodle Soup
Easy
Vietnamese pho is built on a long-simmered and aromatic stock infused with charred ginger and onion, spices, and fish sauce, ladled over rice noodles and most commonly served with thin slices of beef. This is not that. We borrowed the technique of charring the onion and toasting the spices to give a quick, weeknight-friendly boost to store-bought chicken stock for this pork and noodle soup.
Saint-Florent Cocktail
An easy-drinking aperitif made slightly more potent with the addition of gin.
Apple Dutch Baby
Quick
Summon your family to the table while this dutch baby bakes; it will be fabulously puffed when it comes out, and you’ll enjoy hearing the oohs and aahs before it deflates.
Parsnip Purée
Quick
Parsnips are naturally sweet and not too starchy, which makes for an ultra-silky mash.
Leek Soup with Shoestring Potatoes and Fried Herbs
For a beautiful, almost bone-white soup, don’t let the leeks and onion take on any color as they soften.
Prosciutto, Watercress, and Fontina Toasties
Quick
The keys to achieving razor-edged triangles: Let the sandwiches cool slightly, then slice with a serrated knife.
Crispiest Potato Chips
Easy
Keys to great potato chips: A lower frying temp gets the moisture out; a vinegar soak ensures they're crisp.
Spiced Jasmine Rice Pilaf
Quick
Turmeric or cinnamon? Nuts or raisins? The players may change, but the fundamentals of fluffy, fragrant jasmine rice pilaf are always the same.
Roast Chicken with Potatoes and Olives
Easy
Chicken legs, potatoes, and briny Kalamata olives star in this easy one-pan dish.
Radicchio and Apple Salad with Parmesan Crisps
Quick
Chef Naomi Pomeroy prefers to serve salad at the end of the meal; with this one, you get a bit of a cheese course at the same time.
DIY Poached Shrimp
Quick
Cooking the shrimp off the heat will allow them to poach gently, preventing overcooking.
Olive Oil–Roasted Leeks
Easy
Preheating the pan helps the leeks take on some color; cooking at a lower temperature ensures they're fully tender.
Toasted Walnuts with Parmesan and Aleppo Pepper
Quick
Using whole walnuts means there's more area for the seeds to get stuck and add crunch.
Roasted Beet and Walnut Dip
An antidote to the many mayo and sourcream dips out there (which we also love).
Burnt Sugar Old Fashioned
The bitterness of the caramelized sugar tempers the sweetness in this twist on an Old Fashioned.
Pine Nut and Feta Cheese Ball
Easy
Let your cheese ball hang out in the fridge until firm. It will be easier to roll in the nuts.