RoastedChestnut&FigThumbprint Cookies

Ingredients: For the Cookies 2 cups(235 grams) all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoonbaking soda 1/4 teaspoonkosher salt 1 1/2 sticks (¾ cup/170 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/2 cup(100 grams) granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 cup(100 grams) peeled and roasted chestnuts (pre-roasted from the grocery store is just fine) 1/4 cup(100 grams) of fig jam... » read more

BerbereSpiceMixFromHawaHassanWithJulia Turshen

Ingredients: 1 (1-inch) cinnamon stick 1 tablespooncoriander seeds 1 teaspoonfenugreek seeds 1 teaspoonblack peppercorns 6 cardamom pods 3 allspice berries 4 dried chiles de árbol, stemmed and seeded 1/4 cupdried onion flakes 3 tablespoonssweet paprika 1/2 teaspoonground ginger 1/2 teaspoonfreshly grated nutmeg Directions: Place the cinnamon, coriander, fenugreek, peppercorns, cardamom, and allspice in a small... » read more

Deer Jerky

Ingredients: 1 pound boneless venison roast 4 tablespoons soy sauce 4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring 1 tablespoon ketchup ¼ teaspoon pepper ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon onion salt ½ teaspoon salt Directions: Slice meat into long strips, 1 inch wide and 1/8 inch thick. In a large releasable plastic bag,... » read more

RoastedCreamCheeseChicken& Mushrooms

Ingredients: 1/4 cupplus 1 tablespoon (2¾ ounces) plain, full-fat cream cheese (either spread or bar form) 1 tablespoonplus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1 1/2 tablespoonsmiso (any variety) 1 tablespoonfresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme 2 teaspoonssoy sauce 1/2 teaspoonkosher salt, plus more 1/2 teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper, plus... » read more

Cranberry Sauce I

Ingredients: 1 cup white sugar 1 cup orange juice 1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries Directions: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, dissolve the sugar in the orange juice. Stir in the cranberries, and cook until they start to pop (about 10 minutes). Remove from heat, and transfer to a bowl. Cranberry sauce will... » read more

CheesyPotatoSoupWithPeppered Scallions

Ingredients: For the soup: 2 tablespoonsunsalted butter 1 yellow onion, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoonall-purpose flour 2 poundsrusset potatoes (about 3-4 large ones), peeled and cubed 3 cupswhole milk 3 cupsvegetable stock or water 2 teaspoonskosher salt, plus more to taste 1 sprig fresh rosemary 3 sprigs fresh thyme 1/2 cupsharp white... » read more

Pineapple Bake

Ingredients: ¼ cup butter, melted ¼ cup all-purpose flour 4 eggs, beaten 1 cup white sugar 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, in juice 1 pinch ground cinnamon Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl, mix together the butter, flour, eggs and sugar until well blended. Stir... » read more

ChickenTinga Tostadas

Ingredients: 1/2 medium white onion, chopped 4 guajillo chiles (33 grams), stemmed and seeded 1 to 3 chiles chipotles en adobo 1 (15-ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes 4 cloves of garlic, peeled 1 teaspoondried oregano, preferably Mexican 1/2 teaspooncoriander seeds 1/2 teaspooncumin seeds 1/2 teaspoonblack peppercorn 4 1/2 teaspoons(18 grams) kosher salt 4 cupscooked, shredded... » read more

YuleLog Cookies

Ingredients: 1 cup(226 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature 7 1/2 tablespoons(52 grams) confectioners’ sugar 7 1/2 tablespoons(52 grams) cornstarch 1/2 teaspoonground anise 1/2 teaspoonkosher salt 1 teaspoonvanilla extract 1 3/4 cupsplus 2 tablespoons (226 grams) all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons(8 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder 6 ouncesmilk or dark chocolate melting wafers 2 teaspoonscoconut oil Red... » read more

SearedSteakWithMapleCompound Butter

Ingredients: For the maple compound butter: 1/2 cup(8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened 1/4 cupmaple syrup For the steak: 2 steaks (12 ounces each; sirloin, strip, ribeye, or your preferred cut) Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoonsvegetable oil Directions: To make the butter: Blend the softened butter with the maple syrup in a bowl.... » read more