Quince and cranberry are natural partners: tart, fragrant, jewel-toned, and perfect for the holiday table. This compote is lovely with turkey or pork, but it’s equally good spooned over yogurt, cheesecake, or warm breakfast cereal. INGREDIENTS: 2 medium quince, peeled, cored, and diced 12 ounces fresh cranberries 3/4 cup sugar 1 cup water 1/2 cup...Read More
Quince butter is softer and more spreadable than quince paste, with a silky texture and intensely floral flavor. It’s delicious on toast, biscuits, scones, or stirred into yogurt. INGREDIENTS: 4 medium quince 2 cups water, plus more as needed 1 to 1 1/2 cups sugar, to taste 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon vanilla extract...Read More
Roasting is one of the easiest ways to unlock quince’s extraordinary fragrance. This version is only lightly sweet and works equally well as a dessert or alongside savory dishes. INGREDIENTS 3 medium quince 3 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 small sprig fresh rosemary, finely chopped 1/2 cup water...Read More
This sweet-tart condiment is wonderful with cheese, charcuterie, roast pork, turkey, or sandwiches. It’s especially good alongside an aged cheddar, Manchego, or creamy blue cheese. INGREDIENTS: 2 medium quince, peeled, cored, and cut into small dice 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup water 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds 1 teaspoon Dijon...Read More
Once you know the basic formula for sous vide egg bites, you hardly need a recipe. Start with eggs and something creamy, add cheese, choose a seasonal vegetable or other filling, finish with herbs or a flavorful accent—and suddenly one basic mixture can become dozens of different breakfasts. The secret is keeping the proportions balanced....Read More
If you have an immersion circulator and haven’t tried making egg bites yet, put them near the top of your list. Sous vide egg bites are one of those preparations that demonstrate exactly why controlled water-bath cooking is so useful. Eggs are delicate. A few degrees can noticeably affect their texture, and conventional high heat...Read More
