Episode 220

Makes 4 Servings Hands-On Time: 15 Minutes Total Preparation Time: 35 to 40 Minutes Ingredients One 3.5 oz bar bittersweet chocolate 8 oz full-fat or 1/3 less-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel) 1 t pure vanilla extract 1/4 c plus 2 T sugar 2 t unbleached all-purpose flour 1 large egg Directions… Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter four ½-cup ramekins (or one 2 cup baking dish) and place them on a rimmed baking sheet. Coarsely chop the chocolate and melt it more »

Makes 2 servings Hands-on time: 20 minutes Total Preparation time: 40 minutes Suggested Accompaniment steamed asparagus tossed with a little butter Ingredients… 2 slices homemade-style white bread 2 garlic cloves, one halved and one minced 3 strips bacon 1 shallots minced ¾ c dry red wine ¾ c chicken stock, preferably homemade 1 T unsalted butter ½ T all-purpose flour Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 4 large eggs 1T chopped fresh herbs, such as chives, parsley, more »

Note: Halve the recipe if you want to make just enough for 2 people or make the whole recipe and freeze the extra chicken and sauce for a meal later in the month Makes 4 Servings Hands-On Time: 35 Minutes Total Preparation Time: 45 Minutes Suggested Accompaniments spinach sautéed with garlic chips and couscous Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/2 pounds) See Note… 12 large fresh sage or basil leaves 2 to 3 oz thinly sliced more »