Spaghetti Carbonara with Bacon and Two Cheeses
Cook spaghetti carbonara with bacon, garlic, egg yolks, Parmesan and pecorino. Toss off the heat with reserved pasta water for a creamy sauce. Finish with black pepper.
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Linzer Torte with Almond Pastry and Jam
Bake Linzer torte with almond flour, cinnamon, citrus zest and berry jam. Chill the pastry, build a lattice and bake until golden around the edges. Cool fully before slicing.
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
Bake pineapple upside-down cake with pineapple rings, brown sugar and a soft vanilla batter. Turn it out while warm to reveal the fruit topping. Serve it warm with tea.
Chocolate Éclair Layer Cake with Wafer Sheets
Assemble a chilled chocolate éclair cake with prepared éclairs, vanilla custard, wafer sheets and grated chocolate. Slice only after the layers set. Serve in chilled slices.
Coffee-Chocolate Almond Layer Cake, Opera-Inspired
Bake an Opera-inspired almond cake with chocolate, coffee syrup and cocoa butter filling. Cut the baked sponge into layers for assembly. Chill before slicing into small pieces.
Vegan Black Bean and Corn Burrito Bowl
Make the source’s vegan burrito bowl with black beans, corn, avocado, tomato and lime. The bean-and-corn base needs no rice and comes together quickly. Add fresh parsley.
Orange-Cranberry Sauce
Simmer cranberry sauce with two cups of berries, orange juice, zest and sugar. Stop when the berries pop and let the sauce thicken as it cools. Chill before serving.
Salmon in Soy-Honey Teriyaki-Style Glaze
Cook four salmon portions in a soy-honey glaze with fresh ginger, garlic and lemon. Keep used marinade away from the serving sauce and check the fish centers. Serve with rice.
Roast Goose with Apples and Honey
Roast a 5–6 kg goose with apples, honey, soy sauce and rosemary. Follow thermometer cues for the breast, thigh and stuffing, then rest the bird before carving and serving.
Red Lentil Soup with Potatoes and Celery
Cook red lentil soup with one cup lentils, two potatoes, carrots, celery and eight cups vegetable broth. Simmer until the lentils and vegetables are soft and tender.
Chicken Satay with Quick Peanut Sauce
Grill chicken satay from the original soy, lemon, honey and turmeric marinade. Add a quick peanut sauce, check the chicken temperature and serve with fresh sliced cucumber.
Ukrainian Christmas Kutia with Wheat and Poppy Seeds
Make Ukrainian Christmas kutia with cooked wheat, poppy seeds, nuts, dried fruit and honey. Follow the source’s optional millet addition and adjust the sweetness.