A fruity, refreshing sorbet, perfect for a hot day or palate cleanser. Mango, lime, sugar. These ingredients are just destined to be together in a sorbet! Elise Bauer A perfect way to cool down on a hot day. Sweet mangoes have a rich and creamy texture that balances beautifully with bright tart lime juice. The lower freezing temperature of the alcohol keeps the sorbet from getting too icy. Elise Bauer...

Use canned and fresh clams in classic Manhattan clam chowder. Not even remotely like the New England favorite. you’ve got the option to make it as brothy or thick as you like. Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas I originally had this soup in mind for Lent, and then remembered that it starts with bacon. For this Manhattan chowder recipe, you’ll need hard clams. Any of these varieties will do. Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas...

A classic Manhattanmade with whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bittersis rich, warming, slightly sweet. It’s a great cocktail to sip on as the weather cools down. It’s hard not to feel classy when you’re drinking a Manhattan. Nancy Mitchell What Does a Manhattan Taste Like? A proper Manhattan should bring out the warmth and spice of the whiskey without competing with or obscuring it. What Is a ‘Perfect Manhattan’? Nancy Mitchell...

What are Mantecadas? Mantecadas originated in Spain, with a flavor and texture similar topound cake. This muffin version is a treat commonly found in panaderias, or Mexican bakeries. Esteban Castillo / Chicano Bakes: Recipes for Mexican Pan Dulce, Tamales, and My Favorite Desserts It’s one of the many pan dulce (sweet breads) pananderias frequently offer in their display case. Try serving with cafe con leche or Mexican hot chocolate. Line 6 cups of a second tin with paper liners....

Soft and chewy cookies with maple syrup and walnuts! I find the taste of maple syrup comforting. Maple syrup is just so much of what’s right with the world! Elise Bauer Placing it in a cookie can only make it more so. If all you have is Grade A then that’s fine too. Add the vanilla extract and egg and mix until well incorporated. Add the maple syrup and mix until well incorporated....

So festive and a perfect side for Thanksgiving or a special meal. About a month before Thanksgiving, my parents and I start planning our holiday meals. To keep from going completely crazy, we divide and conquer the cooking. Elise Bauer Dad and I split the sides. My dad shies away from anything resembling a Brussels sprout (Why, dad? You’re denying your German heritage, just think of it as a mini cabbage!...

These glazed carrots are the perfect festive side for a holiday celebration. Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer Have you started your holiday meal planning yet? We are just now getting around to it. Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer If you likeglazed carrots, here’s a way to dress them up for a feast. Toss in a little orange zest and a pinch of cinnamon, and you’re there. Glazed carrots with a holiday twist!...

Maple-Glazed Chicken with Caramelized Onions and Pears! A one-skillet dinner it’s possible for you to serve right from the pan. A little mustard in the glaze gives the chicken some zing. Sheryl Julian Start by searing the chicken by itself, then brown some onions until they start to turn golden. Add a few cut pears to the skillet so they brown, too. The onions also finish caramelizing in the oven....

Its quick and easy for a weeknight. The dish is known for its intense spiciness, but the numbing sensation makes you want more. Sichuan pepper’s unique spice and floral notes set it apart from other types of spicy flavors. Simply Recipes / Frank Tiu If you prefer less heat, you could adjust the seasoning to your taste. This dish is both saucy and delicious, especially when served over rice to balance the spice and saltiness....

Cant decide between blondies and brownies? Make these marble blondies instead. If you cant decide between blondies and brownies, then this recipe is the answer. Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm The extra egg yolk helps provide more fat to balance out the dry cocoa. Dutch-process cocoa provides deep color and rich flavor while the melted chocolate yields a fudgy texture. When baked together, the batters meld and yield a treat thats truly marvelous....

No need to peel or core your tomatoes. In fact, this tomato sauce requires zero cooking skills and just three basic ingredients. (This year we went to Ireland. Simply Recipes / Myo Quinn The night before we left for the airport, a giant pile of tomatoes stared right back at me. After we returned from our trip, I made the tastiest tomato sauce ever. The recipe comes from legendary cookbook author and Italian cooking expert Marcella Hazan....

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Margaret and Irene Li love trash. Or rather, they love keeping food from becoming trash. Its perfect for recipe followers and recipe riffers alike. Simply Recipes / Photo by Mel Taing / Illustration by Wanda Abraham What they deem hero recipes anchor the book with fundamental templates for soups, dressings, and more. Then they offer supplemental quick ideas and strategies for each ingredient. Playful illustrations dot pages that decode how to store and use up all kinds of perishable ingredients....