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Sweet Cheese Vareniki: A Russian Dumpling Delight
Sweet cheese vareniki, Russian dumplings at their most tender, are the dish every Eastern European grandmother guards: soft dough wrapped around a filling of farmer cheese, sour cream, sugar, and egg. The dough is nothing but flour, egg, butter, and a little water,...
Crispy Falafel-Inspired Garbanzo Croquettes
Garbanzo and bulgur croquettes are the quiet stars of a mezze table: soaked bulgur and crushed chickpeas seasoned with butter, garlic, cumin, and a pinch of cinnamon, brightened with lemon juice and cilantro. They shape into thirty small, satisfying pieces and cook to...
Creamy Fried Brie and Cheese Croquettes
Decadent Brie and farmer cheese croquettes are everything a fried appetizer should be: a velvety base of Brie and farmer cheese bound with egg yolks and béchamel, chilled until firm, breaded, and fried until the crust snaps. Cayenne, paprika, and nutmeg run through...
Golden Egg Croquettes: The Perfect Appetizer
Crispy and creamy egg croquettes are old-school party food: a béchamel of butter, flour, and warm milk folded with sieved hard-boiled eggs and Parmesan, chilled, shaped, and fried to a deep gold. The trick is the contrast — a cracking crust over a soft, delicate...
Creamy Vegetarian White Bean Pâté Recipe
Prepare to be amazed by the elegant simplicity of this Creamy White Bean Pâté. It's a velvety, savory spread that transforms humble beans into a sophisticated appetizer worthy of any dinner party. With an earthy depth from sautéed vegetables and a bright, fresh lift...
The Ultimate Savory Mushroom Pâté Recipe (Vegetarian)
Savory mushroom pâté, the perfect make-ahead appetizer, is what I bring to every winter party: baked mushrooms, celery, and shallots bound with ricotta and eggs, chilled until firm enough to slice. Herbed with basil, oregano, and rosemary, it tastes far richer than...
Cheesy Green Chili Corn Pudding Recipe
Cheesy green chili corn pudding is what I bring to every potluck from September through the holidays: fresh corn kernels suspended in a soft, savory custard with sharp Cheddar and mild green chilis. The edges bake up golden while the middle stays creamy. Sweet corn,...
Sweet & Tangy Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots
Brown sugar glazed carrots are the side dish that disappears first: slender carrots braised in butter and water, then lacquered with brown sugar until the edges caramelize. A dash of nutmeg, a splash of apple cider vinegar, and a squeeze of lemon keep the sweetness...
Easy Greek Spinach Rice (Spanakorizo)
Spanakorizo, Greek spinach rice with feta and dill, is one of those recipes you make once and then weekly forever. A mountain of spinach wilts down into garlicky rice, the feta melts in at the end in salty clumps, and a whisk of white wine vinegar keeps it all from...
Savory Potato Pancakes with Wild Mushroom Ragu
These savory potato pancakes with wild mushroom filling are a Sunday-afternoon project in the best way: crisp Russet pancakes wrapped around rehydrated wild mushrooms cooked with pearl onions, celery, and walnuts, all napped in hot paprika sauce. They're...
Greek-Style Green Beans in Tomato Sauce (Fasolakia)
Fasolakia lathera — classic Greek green beans — is the dish Greek kitchens eat all summer: green beans simmered in olive oil, tomato, garlic, and onion until they're meltingly soft and slicked with sauce. Nothing sears, nothing rushes — the pot does the work....
Cheesy Walnut Eggplant Bake
A cheesy walnut eggplant bake layers soft eggplant with red onions, garlic, plum tomatoes, and white wine, all bubbling under Fontina and mozzarella. Toasted walnuts run through it for crunch against all that melt. It slices neatly and reheats even better the next...