Hello Reader,
First, I’d like to thank all of you who sent us well wishes for The One. There were so, so many people who wrote, and both of us were blown away!
The One was so moved he wanted me to pass on a message.
Hello, everyone. I can't thank you enough for all of your kindness and good wishes during what has been a rather difficult time. I'd never been in the hospital before and was not prepared for the challenges. However, your words were a great comfort. Many, many thanks.
The One.
Now, on to business!
Dec. 8: My Pastéis de Nata Baking Class
I've been asked for years—decades, even—to teach a class on making pastéis de nata--the beloved Portuguese pastry.
Well, the time has come. Join me on Sunday, Dec. 8, from 2 to 5 PM EST for a LIVE online class on making these beauties. If you can't attend live, the class will be recorded and available on the same day. Early-bird prices end 11/11. Check it out here!
The geniuses at Escoffier just dropped some tasty data about what recipes America's frantically searching for online. And wouldn't you know it? I've got tested, foolproof versions of every single one. (Sometimes, being a recipe-obsessed nut comes in handy!)
So before the gloriously crazy fun of Thanksgiving season begins, I thought we could dive into America's most-wanted...recipes, that is.
Chow,
Banana Bread
Listen up, banana heads. I've got your trinity right here: A classic version that'll make grandma proud (with yogurt for moisture), a bourbon-chocolate number that's basically dessert in disguise, and a pudding-mix miracle that'll make you rethink everything you know about the dreaded adjective "moist." Your spotty bananas are begging for these.
Meatloaf
Ready to tackle comfort food royalty? Here's your meatloaf trifecta: A bacon-wrapped beauty that's basically wearing a pork tuxedo, a classic version with a sticky-sweet molasses glaze that'll make your mom jealous, and a spinach-studded number with a chipotle kick. (Yes, I snuck vegetables in there. You're welcome.)
Chili
Here's your chili triple-play: A fancy-pants short rib number that's all dressed up with chocolate and spice (trust me on the chocolate), a ground beef classic that's like a warm hug in a bowl, and a beer-spiked beef version that's got a kick from dried chiles. Each one's a keeper, but that short rib version? That's the one you make when you're trying to impress your "The One."
Pancakes
Want perfect pancakes? Here's your Sunday morning hat trick: Fluffy-as-clouds Clinton Street numbers (the whipped egg whites are non-negotiable), delicate thin guys that'll make you forget about crêpes (perfect for rolling around Nutella), and nutty buckwheat beauties that'll make you feel virtuous. (Well, until you drown them in maple syrup.)
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Holy cookie monsters, have I got a handful for you: My famous New York Times recipe (the one that broke the internet and requires—no negotiations here—36 hours of beauty rest in the fridge), a classic soft and chewy number that'll make you forget your childhood Toll House cookies, and that legendary "$250" Neiman Marcus recipe. (Spoiler: It never actually cost $250, but that espresso powder trick? Worth every imaginary penny.)
French Toast
Looking for your weekend breakfast hero? Here's your French toast triple play: A proper Parisian pain perdu (that means "lost bread," kids) that's crisp outside and custardy inside, a pecan-and-cream cheese-stuffed overnight brioche number that practically makes itself while you sleep, and a raspberry-crowned version that's basically dessert masquerading as breakfast. Mais oui, indeed.
Lasagne
Listen up, pasta brethren. Here's your lasagna lineup: Giuliano Hazan's authentic Bolognese version (yes, that Hazan—and yes, it's worth every minute of the 5-hour prep), a show-stopping meatball-stuffed number that'll make your nonna weep with jealousy, and a clever little cheater's version using frozen ravioli that's perfect for when the lasagna craving hits but your patience has left the building. From sublime to simple, each one's a keeper.
Alfredo
Craving creamy pasta? Here's your fix: A classic fettuccine alfredo with a splash of wine and lemon (because sometimes you need to zhuzh up the classics), a clever vegan version that turns humble white beans into liquid gold (no, really), and my go-to one-pot tortellini number that's basically a big warm hug with prosciutto and peas. And yes, that last one's technically not Alfredo, but when you're face-deep in creamy pasta goodness, who's counting?
Margaritas
Margarita mavens, gather 'round. Here's your holy trinity of tequila perfection: A pure-as-it-gets ultimate version that'll make you forget about all those syrupy bar versions (just three ingredients, because that's all you need), a frozen number that's basically summer in a glass (with a fancy lime-salt-sugar rim because we're not savages), and a tall, sparkly variation that's perfect for when you want to pace yourself. (Ha! As if.) No day-glow colors or umbrella garnishes in sight.
Old-Fashioned
What can I say? I have only one old-fashioned cocktail recipe. What's that? You want two more old-fashioned recipes? Fine. Here's a creamy potato gratin and a towering coconut cake that your grandmother would approve of—but let's be honest, you're here for the bourbon. (And if you're wondering why I included those last two, well, sometimes even recipe developers need a laugh.)
Chow,
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