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Latest: Zoë François's striped slice-and-bake sugar cookies deliver a colorful, modern take on midcentury classics.
The cookies bake with crisp edges and tender centers, matching the recipe’s texture goals.
Lemon zest brightens vanilla-forward flavor alongside a crunch from sanding sugar.
Chill dough for at least two hours to ensure even stripes when slicing.
Dough is divided, tinted with gel colors, stacked, and refrigerated for firm blocks before slicing.
The guide suggests swapping colors or zest to tailor cookies for holidays or celebrations.
The article positions the cookies as both visually striking and delicious for gift boxes or exchanges.
Author Zoë François is highlighted for her baking influence and media presence.
The recipe includes preparation notes on gel coloring and natural color alternatives.
The feature anchors the cookies within a broader dessert lineup, linking to related cookies and holiday treats.

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The Guardian publishes Meera Sodha’s zimtsterne recipe, tracing German Christmas cookies back to the 1500s.
The recipe uses a star cutter about 6 cm in diameter and mandates icing the cookies before baking.
Dough must chill for two hours or longer, then be rolled and cut on greaseproof paper.
Icing is prepared separately with egg white and icing sugar, then refrigerated until needed.
Baked cookies should be pale gold and soft-firm to the touch after about 18 minutes.
Cookies can be kept for at least two weeks when stored properly.
The recipe yields about 40 cookies from the prepared dough.
The Guardian attributes the recipe to Meera Sodha with additional context on family origins.
The article offers practical tips such as glazing the cutter in icing sugar to prevent sticking.

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Latest: Food & Wine presents a red wine–braised short ribs recipe by Tom Valenti with step-by-step braising guidance.
What to do: Brown ribs, then braise with stock, wine, vinegar and aromatics in a 325°F oven for about 3 hours.
Serving idea: Serve with mashed potatoes, polenta, or buttered noodles to soak up the sauce.
Make-ahead tip: Refrigerate the ribs in their sauce for up to three days for best flavor.
Liquid strategy: Use a combination of stock, red wine, and white vinegar for depth.
Wine pairing insight: A full-bodied red like Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, or Zinfandel complements the dish.
Technique note: Strain the braising liquid and skim fat before reheating for a cleaner sauce.
Original publication: The recipe originally appeared in January 2002 on Food & Wine.
Chef background: Tom Valenti, Longtime chef of Jockey Hollow Bar and Kitchen, adds French and Italian influences.

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Gordon Ramsay’s method stresses not fearing the sear when preparing Beef Wellington.
The guide explains achieving a flavorful crust through a proper sear before assembling.
The article highlights technique over shortcuts for restaurant-quality results at home.
Maintaining juiciness is tied to the initial sear and careful oven finishing.
The piece positions Gordon Ramsay’s technique as a reliable reference for home cooks.
The article uses a practical, step-by-step approach to Beef Wellington.
The summary underscores the importance of technique over flashy shortcuts.
The guide aims to help readers reproduce a chef-level dish in a home kitchen.
The article presents Ramsay’s approach as a trusted reference for beef Wellington.
Readers are guided through a culinary technique to improve searing results.

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