Quick Caramels

1 cup butter2 1/4 cups packed brown sugar1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk1 cup light corn syrup1 teaspoon vanilla Line an 8×8 or 9×9 inch baking pan with foil, extending […]

Lentil Dal

1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup onions — chopped 1 tablespoon fresh ginger — peeled, minced 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon turmeric — ground 1/2 teaspoon red peppers — […]

Cranberry Meringue Pie

1 pie crusts — (9 inch) baked2 packages fresh cranberries — (12 ounce)1 cup sugar1/3 cup cranberry-apple juice1/4 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons cornstarch1/3 cup water1 teaspoon fresh ginger — grated2 tablespoons […]

Crème Anglais

from Joy of Cooking Whisk together in a medium bowl until slightly thickened: 6 large egg yolks 1/3 to 1/2 cup sugarPour into a medium, heavy saucepan: 2 cups whole […]