A Cup of Sugar … A Pinch of Salt

Ingredients for the Bread Pudding 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 loaf challah bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 10 cups) 9 large egg yolks 4 teaspoons vanilla extract 3/4 teaspoon table salt 2 1/2 cups heavy cream 2 1/2 cups milk 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted for [...]

Ingredients for the Crust 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup shortening, chilled 3 tablespoons ice water for the filling 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter 2 cups chopped leeks (white and pale green parts only) 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 6 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 3 large eggs 2/3 cup [...]

Ingredients For the crust 1 stick cold butter, cut into pea size pieces 1/4 cup sugar 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus extra for rolling dough 1/4 cup almond flour/meal 1 egg yolk Pinch salt 2 to 4 tablespoons cold water For the curd 3/4 cup freshly squeezed Meyer lemon juice 3 Meyer lemons worth of [...]

Ingredients 1/4 cup wild rice 3/4 cup water 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons butter 1 medium onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 carrots, shredded 1 stalk celery, diced 1 small zucchini, diced 1/4 cup flour 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 1/2 cups milk 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper [...]

Ingredients Extra-virgin olive oil 1 shallot, finely minced 2 garlic cloves, finely minced 1 pound jumbo lump crab meat 1 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs + additional cup for external breading 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 large egg Juice of 1 lime 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or dill (but not both) Salt and pepper to [...]