May / June
1997Escarole Salad with Bacon and Poached Egg
For perfectly cooked eggs with no feathering of whites, poach in shallow, not-qu…
Published: May 1997
Panfried Steaks with Roquefort Butter
Buy strip, rib-eye, or sirloin steaks for the best flavor. A cast-iron pan is no…
Published: May 1997
Panfried Steaks with Horseradish Cream
Buy strip, rib-eye, or sirloin steaks for the best flavor. A cast-iron pan is no…
Published: May 1997
Panfried Steaks with Mustard Sauce
Buy strip, rib-eye, or sirloin steaks for the best flavor. A cast-iron pan is no…
Published: May 1997
Rosemary and Sea Salt Focaccia
Potatoes add softness, height, and moisture to the dough, while a quick sponge c…
Published: May 1997
Pasta and Tomato Sauce with Vodka and Cream
We test the best method for making a quick, simple pasta sauce.
Published: May 1997
Pasta and Simple Tomato Sauce
We test the best method for making a quick, simple pasta sauce using only canned…
Published: May 1997
Hand-Kneaded Focaccia
Potatoes add softness, height, and moisture to the dough, while a quick sponge c…
Published: May 1997
French Toast for Challah or Sandwich Bread
For toast that's consistently crisp on the outside but custardlike on the inside…
Published: May 1997
Pasta and Tomato Sauce with Bacon and Parsley
We test the best method for making a quick, simple pasta sauce.
Published: May 1997
Sage Focaccia
Potatoes add softness, height, and moisture to the dough, while a quick sponge c…
Published: May 1997
French Toast for Firm European-Style Bread
For toast that's consistently crisp on the outside but custardlike on the inside…
Published: May 1997
Blanched Sugar Snap Peas
Blanching followed by an immediate shock in ice water yields tender peas that ho…
Published: May 1997
Pasta and Tomato Sauce with Anchovies and Olives
We test the best method for making a quick, simple pasta sauce.
Published: May 1997
Parmesan Focaccia
Potatoes add softness, height, and moisture to the dough, while a quick sponge c…
Published: May 1997
Orange-Oatmeal Lace Cookies
We find that the right sweeteners and the proper ratio of flour to butter create…
Published: May 1997
Lace Cookies
We find that the right sweeteners and the proper ratio of flour to butter create…
Published: May 1997
Oven-Roasted Lobster with Herbed Bread Crumbs
Should lobsters be steamed, boiled, microwaved, or roasted? Are hard-shells bett…
Published: May 1997
Sugar Snap Peas with Sesame-Orange Dressing
Blanching followed by an immediate shock in ice water yields tender peas that ho…
Published: May 1997
Sugar Snap Peas with Hazelnut Butter and Sage
Blanching followed by an immediate shock in ice water yields tender peas that ho…
Published: May 1997
Focaccia with Black Olives and Thyme
Potatoes add softness, height, and moisture to the dough, while a quick sponge c…
Published: May 1997
Spiced Walnut Lace Cookies
We find that the right sweeteners and the proper ratio of flour to butter create…
Published: May 1997
Sugar Snap Peas with Ham and Mint
Blanching followed by an immediate shock in ice water yields tender peas that ho…
Published: May 1997
Sugar Snap Peas with Lemon, Garlic, and Basil
Blanching followed by an immediate shock in ice water yields tender peas that ho…
Published: May 1997
Rich and Tender Shortcakes with Strawberries and Whipped Cream
For a light, rich, cakelike biscuit, add an egg and use just enough rich milk to…
Published: May 1997
Panfried Steaks
Buy strip, rib-eye, or sirloin steaks for the best flavor. A cast-iron pan is no…
Published: May 1997
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