Trust me on this one: The roasted beets in this cake make it moist, dense, and rich. You can’t taste them—there’s no earthy, beety flavor—but without them, this cake is nowhere near as delicious....
You can make this sauce with either red or white wine; I like to use red during the colder months for a heartier flavor. The Abruzzesi love adding chile pepper-fresh, dried, or preserved in oil-to their ragùs, and some is always set out for passing...
For a fresh take on a burger, give these chicken patties a try. Apples and celery mixed into the ground chicken give the burgers a subtly sweet, aromatic note, while the bright, creamy slaw provides great crunch....
Topping succulent beef tenderloin steaks with sour-cream-and-Cognac-infused mushrooms turns a weeknight meal into a special occasion. Serve with roasted fingerling potatoes and a light, lemony Boston lettuce salad....
Heat oil (2 to 3 inches) in small deep saucepan to 400°. Mix eggs, sugar and salt in small deep bowl. Beat in remaining ingredients just until smooth. Heat rosette iron by placing in hot oil 1 minute. Tap excess oil from iron on paper...