Tag: Fancy

RECIPE: Luscious Steak Tartare

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We love steak tartare and order it whenever we find it on the menu. We “collect” photos of creative steak tartare platings, and do our best to recreate them at home. This one (photo #1—we’re making it for New Year’s Eve) is from New York chef David Shim, of Michelin-starred Cote, a Korean steakhouse. His…
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RECIPE: Crispy Sweet Potato Roast

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This roasted potato dish is similar to a Provençal tian. Even if you’re serving a traditional sweet potato dish, make these, too (photo © Carey Nershi | Reclaiming Provincial | via Vermont Creamery).   During the holiday season, one of America’s great producers of artisan butters, Vermont Creamery, creates a variation of their award winning…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Pumpkin Layer Cake Instead Of Pumpkin Pie

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An impressive pumpkin layer cake. Photo and recipe courtesy Driscoll’s.   Few desserts are more impressive than a towering triple-layer cake. This beauty is paired with raspberries and brandied whipped cream. While Thanksgiving menus tend to favor pie (apple, mince, pecan, pumpkin, sweet potato) rather than cake, if you set a fancy table, this cake…
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