(Cheese Pastries)
Native American people made these with cornmeal dumplings, simmering them with wild grapes, which were harvested at their peak sweetness.
We don’t bake with grapes as often as we should. But even the most average supermarket varieties come alive when roasted with a bit of sugar and seasoning.
Who says latkes have to be potato? Brussels bring a delicious cruciferousness.
This classic 15-minute sauce is your secret weapon for homemade mac and cheese, chowder, lasagna, and more.
With sharp cheese and diced chiles in every bite, the bread’s great on its own. But just think of the possibilities.
Palets bretons are oversize cookies that feature butter, and because they’re from Brittany, they’re traditionally made with beurre salé, salted butter.
Cannoli and sfogliatelle require complex technique—making them is best left to the professionals. But a galette-inspired variation? That’s a snap to do at home.
Just like the state fair, minus the crowds.