Chef John’s Butternut Bisque

Description For a winter special occasion or just a weekday meal, this butternut bisque makes a perfect, warming starter course. The snipped chives and pomegranate garnishes add a festive touch, but you can also use crumbled bacon and a swirl of crème fraiche. Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter 1 large onion, diced 1 teaspoon kosher salt, … Read more

Chef John’s Chicken and Biscuits

Description This recipe is the best of three chicken dinner favorites–chicken and biscuits, chicken pot pie, and chicken and dumplings–all in one! Ingredients 1 (4 pound) whole chicken, rinsed 2 quarts water 1 large bay leaf 1 whole clove 4 cloves garlic, peeled ½ cup butter 3 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 3 ribs celery, … Read more

Chef John’s Butter Puff Biscuit Dough

Description This biscuit dough is similar to puff pastry but uses a much less fussy procedure. It works great for fruit tarts, ham and cheese turnovers, and chocolate croissants–and of course, plain biscuits served with butter and jam. Ingredients 2 cups self-rising flour ¾ cup cold water, or as needed 7 tablespoons frozen unsalted butter … Read more