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All 21 recipes in the journal. Each one teaches a single technique you can carry into your own cooking. Filter by season or by the lesson you want to learn.

21 recipes

  1. 01Lemon Asparagus RisottoLemon Asparagus RisottoLesson: Stirring a risottoSpring · 50 min
  2. 02Crisp Chicken Thighs with Spring PeasCrisp Chicken Thighs with Spring PeasLesson: Rendering skinSpring · 45 min
  3. 03Flaky Scallion PancakesFlaky Scallion PancakesLesson: Laminating a hot-water doughSpring · 1 hr
  4. 04Poached Eggs on Asparagus ToastPoached Eggs on Asparagus ToastLesson: Poaching an eggSpring · 25 min
  5. 05Strawberry Rhubarb CrispStrawberry Rhubarb CrispLesson: Building a crumble toppingSpring · 1 hr 5 min
  6. 06Grilled Corn with Chili-Lime ButterGrilled Corn with Chili-Lime ButterLesson: Making a compound butterSummer · 30 min
  7. 07Tomato Bread PanzanellaTomato Bread PanzanellaLesson: Salting tomatoesSummer · 40 min
  8. 08Zucchini Fritters with Herbed YogurtZucchini Fritters with Herbed YogurtLesson: Salting and squeezing vegetablesSummer · 45 min
  9. 09Grilled Flank Steak with ChimichurriGrilled Flank Steak with ChimichurriLesson: Slicing against the grainSummer · 32 min
  10. 10Blueberry Buttermilk Snacking CakeBlueberry Buttermilk Snacking CakeLesson: Creaming butter and sugarSummer · 1 hr
  11. 11Chilled Tomato GazpachoChilled Tomato GazpachoLesson: Emulsifying with a blenderSummer · 20 min
  12. 12Red Wine Braised Short RibsRed Wine Braised Short RibsLesson: BraisingAutumn · 4 hr
  13. 13Brown Butter Delicata SquashBrown Butter Delicata SquashLesson: Browning butterAutumn · 40 min
  14. 14French Onion SoupFrench Onion SoupLesson: Caramelizing onionsAutumn · 2 hr 10 min
  15. 15Seared Pork Chops with Cider Pan SauceSeared Pork Chops with Cider Pan SauceLesson: Making a pan sauceAutumn · 35 min
  16. 16Spatchcocked Chicken with Root VegetablesSpatchcocked Chicken with Root VegetablesLesson: Spatchcocking a birdAutumn · 1 hr 10 min
  17. 17Winter Minestrone with Parmesan RindWinter Minestrone with Parmesan RindLesson: Building a soffrittoWinter · 1 hr 20 min
  18. 18Lamb Shepherd's PieLamb Shepherd's PieLesson: Making a smooth mashWinter · 1 hr 30 min
  19. 19Tall Buttermilk BiscuitsTall Buttermilk BiscuitsLesson: Cutting in cold butterWinter · 35 min
  20. 20Homemade Chicken StockHomemade Chicken StockLesson: Simmering a clear stockWinter · 4 hr 15 min
  21. 21Chocolate Olive Oil CakeChocolate Olive Oil CakeLesson: Blooming cocoaWinter · 50 min