Buttery, Flaky Pie Crust Recipe
Americans have been crafting the best pies in the world for over 200 years, even going so far as to equate pastries and patriotism—"...
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How to Bake a Pie With Frozen Fruit
It's that time of year again, when we move into the land of both shadow and substance, of things and ideas. No, not the Twilight Zone—...
How to Freeze and Thaw a Fresh-Fruit Pie
At the height of summer, when fresh fruit is at its prime, it's hard to resist the idea of saving some for later—especially when it'...
Flaky, Crisp, and Fast: How to Make a Peach Galette (Freeform Pie)
Ever since I shared the science behind my foolproof cherry pie , folks have wanted to know if the same ratio of sugar, fruit, and starch...
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Khoresh-é-Bādemjan (Persian Meat and Eggplant Stew)
Khoresh-é-bādemjan is one of the most popular Persian khoreshes, or meat braises, thanks at least in part to its centuries-deep roots in the...
Njahi (Kenyan Black Beans) in Coconut Sauce
N jahi is one of the many bean varieties found in Kenya, where beans are a prominent feature of the cuisine. My mother, born and raised in...
Cherry Pit Whipped Cream Recipe
Some folks will do anything to escape the tedium of pitting cherries, but I find the rhythm of it strangely satisfying. There's a juve...
Flaky, Crisp, and Fast: How to Make a Peach Galette (Freeform Pie)
Ever since I shared the science behind my foolproof cherry pie , folks have wanted to know if the same ratio of sugar, fruit, and starch...
How to Bake a Pie With Frozen Fruit
It's that time of year again, when we move into the land of both shadow and substance, of things and ideas. No, not the Twilight Zone—...
Moroccan Lamb Meatball Tagine Recipe
This tagine is a mix of Moroccan flavor and an Italian Grandma's Sunday night comfort food. Big, tender balls of ground lamb stewed wi...
How to Make No-Bake, No-Cook Fresh Strawberry Pie
What do you do when you've got yourself a big old bowl of juicy-sweet summer strawberries? My answer is to make a pie. I know, it'...
Dried Chile Harissa Recipe
This dried chile version of the North African staple can be used as a spice rub or hydrated with water for a paste. Harissa is a versatile...
Fruity No-Churn Ice Cream Recipe
This ice cream relies on the power of a stand mixer, rather than a proper ice cream machine, and can be made with any sort of freeze-dried...
Should You Cook Your Turkey in Parts?
Have you ever sat down for Thanksgiving dinner, assembled your plate, taken a bite, and thought, This turkey is okay, but it's just to...