Small Batch Tiramisu
24 ladyfingers (savioardi) cookies (storebought or from recipe below)
3 large eggs, separated
1/3 cup (65 grams) plus 1 tablespoon (13 grams) granulated sugar, divided
1 8.8-ounce (250 ml) package mascarpone
1/3 cup (80 ml) sweet or dry marsala
1 cup (235 ml) strong, warm espresso coffee
a couple tablespoons of your favorite cocoa powder, for sifting over
Smashed Chicken Meatball Sliders
1 pound ground chicken
1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs, such as panko
1 tablespoon milk or water
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 scallions, minced, divided
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
1 large egg
1/3 cup buttermilk, well-shaken
1/3 cup mayonnaise or plain yogurt
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 to 3 cups thinly-sliced or diced cabbage, any variety
salt and freshly ground black pepper
butter to toast buns; oil to cook meatballs
slider buns, such as potato or hawaiian rolls
barbecue sauce, bottled or from the quickie recipe, below
Sparkling Tangawizi
8 oz. ginger, scrubbed, coarsely chopped
¾ cup sugar
¾ tsp. diamond crystal or ½ tsp. morton kosher salt
¼ cup fresh lime juice
24 oz. chilled sparkling water
Spiced Creamy White Beans And Greens
3 tbsp. plus ⅓ cup olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 large jalapeño, finely chopped
1 2” piece ginger, peeled, chopped
1 tsp. diamond crystal or ½ tsp. morton kosher salt, plus more
freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp. garam masala
1 tsp. ground turmeric
2 15.5-oz. cans white beans, rinsed
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 bunch greens (such as tuscan kale)
juice of 1 lime
1 tbsp. cumin seeds
2 tsp. mustard seeds
Spinach Artichoke Dip
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large garlic clove, finely chopped
1 12-ounce bunch fresh spinach, finely chopped (or 1 10-ounce package frozen spinach, defrosted, drained and finely chopped)
pinch of red-pepper flakes (optional)
kosher salt and black pepper
1 (14-ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
8 ounces cream cheese, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 ounces fresh mozzarella, torn or shredded
4 ounces sour cream or full-fat greek yogurt
Spring Greens With Hot Bacon Vinaigrette
1 bunch swiss chard (about 8 oz.), preferably rainbow
1 bunch curly kale (about 7 oz.), ribs and stems removed, leaves torn
1 bunch watercress (about 7 oz.), tough stems trimmed
8 spring onions or 12 scallions, thinly sliced
1 lb. thick-cut bacon (7–10 slices), cut into 1" pieces
vegetable oil (optional)
¾ cup apple cider vinegar
2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
Sticky And Spicy Baked Cauliflower
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup cornstarch
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. diamond crystal or ½ tsp. morton kosher salt
1 large head of cauliflower (about 2½ lb.), cut into large florets
¼ cup gochujang (korean hot pepper paste)
3 tbsp. soy sauce
2 tbsp. pure maple syrup
2 tbsp. mirin
2 tsp. unseasoned rice vinegar
steamed rice, toasted sesame seeds, and thinly sliced scallions (for serving)
Strawberries With Swedish Cream
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup sour cream
Sugar or honey to taste
1 tablespoon any liqueur, like Cointreau or amaretto (optional)
1 quart strawberries, washed, hulled, and halved or quartered, if necessary
Strawberry And Cream Layer Cake
1 ½ pounds fresh strawberries, hulled
½ cup/100 grams granulated sugar
1 cup/240 grams heavy cream, chilled
1 cup/240 grams crème fraîche, mascarpone or sour cream, chilled
Pinch of kosher salt
1 Sponge Cake recipe, baked in a 9-inch springform pan and cooled
Strawberry And Pretzel Ice Cream Pie
5 oz. salted pretzels
¼ cup (packed; 50 g) light or dark brown sugar
1 tsp. diamond crystal or ½ tsp. morton kosher salt
10 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
½ cup strawberry jam
2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
1 pint strawberry ice cream, softened in refrigerator 20 minutes
10 oz. fresh strawberries (about 2 cups), some halved, some quartered, some left whole