Here is a version of pie dough inspired by my favorite test kitchen. Pie Dough 2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (12 1/2 ounces)1 teaspoon table salt2 tablespoons sugar12 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks, cut into 1/4-inch slices)1/2 cup chilled solid vegetable shortening (cut into 4 pieces)1/4 cup vodka (cold)1/4 cup cold water [...]
Salt and Pepper Steak This recipe is from BA June 2014 and it is more about technique than really being a recipe. This is a very simple dish and when the steak is cut well, it is amazing. 1 lb. skirt steakSaltPepper Cut skirt steak into 1/4 lb. pieces.Season with salt and pepper.Grill over medium [...]
I hear this is adapted from my favorite Test Kitchen but I haven't seen the original. This is a great version that is better than anything you can find off the shelf. Ranch Dressing 1/2 cup buttermilk1/2 cup mayonnaise6 tablespoons sour cream1 tbsp minced shallot (or red onion)1 tbsp minced fresh parsley1 tbsp minced fresh [...]
I hear this one is inspired by my favorite test kitchen recipe but haven't seen the original yet, but here is a version of it that I have made. It is important to note from a technique perspective that keeping a lid over the omelet helps to maintain the heat, continuing the cooking, without drying [...]
Roast Turkey - Brine This is a favorite preparation method for turkey inspired by my favorite Test Kitchen. I suggest using a medium size cooler for keeping the turkey cool in the cold water during the brining process. Ice bags could be used to keep the temperature stable. 1 cup salt per gallon of water1 [...]
I think this one is more about a technique than a real recipe, but I share it here as a reminder of how to make a really clean, attractive presentation of a fried egg. I also like this recipe because it creates a thicker egg white than a traditionally fried egg where the egg white [...]