serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • cold water
  • freshly grated nutmeg
  • salt
  • large eggs
  • all-purpose flour
  • Spaetzle
  • freshly grated nutmeg
  • dried bay leaves
  • unsalted butter
  • chopped carrots
  • chopped celery root
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • salt
  • water
  • Bouquets garnis
  • whole black peppercorns
  • fresh thyme
  • fresh parsley
  • dried bay leaf

Chef’s Note: To make no-fail hard-cooked eggs, place the eggs in a small saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring the water to a boil, remove from the heat, cover and let sit for 10 to 12 minutes. (In the Black Forest, we traditionally add 1 tablespoon of white vinegar along with the water to help seal the eggs in case some crack during cooking.) Drain the eggs and set under cold running water to cool.

serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • powdered mustard
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • salt
  • freshly ground white pepper
  • ground cayenne pepper
  • Homemade Mayonnaise
  • large egg yolks
  • lemon juice
  • white wine vinegar
  • sugar
  • vegetable oil
  • salt
  • freshly ground white pepper

Chef’s Note: To make successful chocolate curls, bring a block of chocolate to room temperature and, using a vegetable peeler, slowly move the peeler across one of the flat sides of the chocolate. Keep the curls in the refrigerator so they remain firm until you are ready to use them.

You might need to buy:
  • Kirschwasser
  • Cherry Cream:
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • vanilla extract
  • sugar
  • large eggs
  • cocoa powder
  • cornstarch
  • cake flour
  • Chocolate Sponge Cake:
  • cold water
  • cornstarch
  • vanilla bean
  • cinnamon stick
  • pitted sweet cherries
  • Cherry Filling:
  • heavy cream
  • confectioners' sugar
  • Assembly:
  • about 3/4 cup Kirschwasser

Be sure to choose a good-quality ham here. Black Forest ham is suggested, but any cooked or smoked ham will do. You could even use bacon or sausage for that matter. Whatever meat you choose, just be sure it is not too dry, or it will become quite tough when baked in the quiche.

You might need to buy:
  • Crust:
  • salt
  • ice water
  • Filling:
  • extra large eggs
  • heavy cream
  • freshly grated nutmeg
  • chopped fresh chives
  • salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • grated Gruyhre cheese
  • finely chopped Black Forest ham
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serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • salt as needed
  • ground white pepper as needed
  • plain yogurt
  • minced ginger root
  • minced garlic
  • ground cardamom
  • cashew nuts
  • small-dice yellow onion
  • ground cumin
  • ground cardamom
  • ground fennel
  • ground coriander
  • chopped cilantro stems
  • heavy cream
  • chopped cilantro leaves
ready in about 50 minutes; serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • heavy cream
  • minced onion
  • minced red bell pepper
  • minced celery
  • minced garlic clove
  • chicken broth
  • diced yellow or white potatoes
  • grated Monterey Jack cheese
  • salt as needed
  • freshly ground black pepper as needed
  • Tabasco sauce as needed
ready in about an hour; serves 12
You might need to buy:
  • large eggs
  • granulated sugar
  • sour cream
  • pure vanilla extract
  • fresh or frozen cranberries
  • baking soda
  • baking powder
  • orange zest
  • Creamy Butter Sauce:
  • granulated sugar
  • heavy cream
  • pure vanilla extract
ready in about 380 minutes; serves 10
You might need to buy:
  • ladyfingers
  • vanilla extract
  • whipping cream
  • sweet Marsala wine OR 1 tablespoon rum*
  • Wisconsin Mascarpone Cheese
  • milk
  • granulated sugar
  • large egg yolks
  • unsweetened cocoa powder
ready in about 45 minutes; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • vegetable cooking spray
  • diced carrots
  • sliced celery
  • chopped green onions
  • flour
  • salt
  • white pepper
  • ground nutmeg
  • Chablis or other dry white wine
ready in about an hour; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • butter
  • half-and-half
  • salt
  • white pepper
  • nutmeg
  • flour