Homemade Chiles rellenos dinner
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How to Make Homemade Chiles Rellenos: Recipe and Critical Temps

One of the most popular dishes at Mexican restaurants everywhere, chiles rellenos (ray-YAY-nohs) are an indisputable crossover classic. A true traditional dish from the culinary wonderland that is Puebla, Mexico, the dish has reached well into the hearts of Americans, as well. A roasted chili, stuffed (often with cheese, but we’ll talk more about that),…

Whipped cream cake with oranges on the side and a green thermometer
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Whipped Cream Cake: Recipe for a Light and Wonderful Dessert

There’s one problem with cakes: the time it takes to prepare them. Well, two problems, the time, and the unfortunate chance of failure. Well, if you’re just a little bit careful, this cake solves the first and pretty much the second. Whipped Cream cake, a recipe we’ll be adapting from the incomparable Rose Levy Beranbaum,…

King cake, coffee, and Thermapen
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Homemade King Cake: a Traditional Recipe with Temperature Tips

In many cultures throughout Europe and North America, the time between Epiphany (the twelfth day of Christmas, also called Twelfth Night) and Lent is one of special meals and feasts. One tradition that spans these cultures is a special cake associated with the arrival of biblical magi. It has many names, but they all translate…