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Alex Witchel

Recipes by Alex Witchel

68 recipes

  • Sea Scallops With Brown Butter, Capers and Lemon

    Sea Scallops With Brown Butter, Capers and Lemon

    Alex Witchel

    3772 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,772

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Mocha Chocolate Chip Cake

    Mocha Chocolate Chip Cake

    Alex Witchel, Alice’s Tea Cup

    1019 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,019

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Burrata With Bacon, Escarole and Caramelized Shallots

    Burrata With Bacon, Escarole and Caramelized Shallots

    Alex Witchel, Nancy Silverton

    28 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    28

    1 hour 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • One-Hour Texas Chili

    One-Hour Texas Chili

    Alex Witchel, Lisa Fain

    330 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    330

    1 hour 40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Raisin-Hater’s Apple Chile Chutney

    Raisin-Hater’s Apple Chile Chutney

    Alex Witchel, Kelly Geary, Jessie Knadler

    71 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    71

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Japanese Burgers With Wasabi Ketchup

    Japanese Burgers With Wasabi Ketchup

    Alex Witchel, Tadashi Ono, Harris Salat

    291 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    291

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Christina Tosi's Pickled Strawberry Jam

    Christina Tosi's Pickled Strawberry Jam

    Alex Witchel, Christina Tosi

    133 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    133

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Pizza Rustica (Easter Pie)

    Pizza Rustica (Easter Pie)

    Alex Witchel, Carlo’s Bakery

    821 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    821

    2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pan-Seared Marinated Halibut Fillets

    Pan-Seared Marinated Halibut Fillets

    Alex Witchel, “James Beard’s Theory, Practice of Good Cooking”

    3547 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,547

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Fudge Brownies

    Fudge Brownies

    Alex Witchel, Kate Moses

    1278 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,278

    1 hour, plus several hours’ resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut Basmati Pilaf

    Coconut Basmati Pilaf

    Alex Witchel, Julie Sahni

    94 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    94

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Pork Vindaloo

    Pork Vindaloo

    Alex Witchel, Julie Sahni

    479 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    479

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lamb Chops With Guajillo Chili Sauce and Charro Beans

    Lamb Chops With Guajillo Chili Sauce and Charro Beans

    Alex Witchel, El Parador

    42 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    42

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Breaded Jalapeños

    Breaded Jalapeños

    Alex Witchel, El Parador

    67 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    67

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Braised Short Ribs

    Braised Short Ribs

    Alex Witchel, Café Boulud

    401 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    401

    3 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spiced Orange Ginger-Soy Dipping Sauce

    Spiced Orange Ginger-Soy Dipping Sauce

    Alex Witchel, Café Boulud

    30 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    30

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Braised Short Rib Dumplings

    Braised Short Rib Dumplings

    Alex Witchel, Café Boulud

    137 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    137

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spaghetti and Meatballs

    Spaghetti and Meatballs

    Alex Witchel, David Zinczenko, Matt Goulding

    610 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    610

    1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • The General Store Chili

    The General Store Chili

    Alex Witchel, Gillian Clark

    153 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    153

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Orange Savarin

    Orange Savarin

    Alex Witchel

    93 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    93

    2 hours 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Banana Everything Cookies

    Banana Everything Cookies

    Alex Witchel, Isa Chandra Moskowitz, Terry Hope Romero

    5363 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    5,363

    12 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Shun Lee's Lobster Cantonese

    Shun Lee's Lobster Cantonese

    Alex Witchel, Shun Lee West

    89 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    89

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Creamy Pasta With Smoked Bacon and Peas

    Creamy Pasta With Smoked Bacon and Peas

    Alex Witchel, Jamie Oliver

    3858 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,858

    About 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Good Old Chili Con Carne

    Good Old Chili Con Carne

    Alex Witchel, Jamie Oliver

    169 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    169

    1 hour 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cold Borscht

    Cold Borscht

    Alex Witchel, Jennie Grossinger

    40 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    40

    One hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Rice Balls Stuffed With Mozzarella and Beef (Supplì al Telefono)

    Rice Balls Stuffed With Mozzarella and Beef (Supplì al Telefono)

    Alex Witchel, Sandro Fioriti

    37 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    37

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Broiled Calf’s Liver

    Broiled Calf’s Liver

    Alex Witchel, Frankie &

    37 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    37

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Union Square Cafe’s Chocolate Biscotti

    Union Square Cafe’s Chocolate Biscotti

    Alex Witchel, Union Square Cafe

    1001 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,001

    An hour and a half

    or to save this recipe.

  • Brandade

    Brandade

    Alex Witchel, Nicholas Lemann

    37 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    37

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Prime Rib Hash

    Prime Rib Hash

    Alex Witchel, Keens Steakhouse

    239 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    239

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Jelly Doughnut Pudding

    Jelly Doughnut Pudding

    Alex Witchel

    9 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    9

    2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Yellow Layer Cake With Chocolate Frosting

    Yellow Layer Cake With Chocolate Frosting

    Alex Witchel, Junior’s

    289 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    289

    1 hour 45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fried Meat Kreplach

    Fried Meat Kreplach

    Alex Witchel, Arthur Schwartz

    51 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    51

    1 hour 45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Polish Hunter’s Choucroute (Bigos)

    Polish Hunter’s Choucroute (Bigos)

    Alex Witchel, Louis Begley

    143 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    143

    4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pumpkin Seed Coulis

    Pumpkin Seed Coulis

    Alex Witchel, North Pond

    18 ratings with an average rating of 3 out of 5 stars

    18

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Braised Kale

    Braised Kale

    Alex Witchel, North Pond

    512 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    512

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Roasted Delicata Squash Purée

    Roasted Delicata Squash Purée

    Alex Witchel, North Pond

    38 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    38

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Hootenholler Whiskey Quick Bread

    Hootenholler Whiskey Quick Bread

    Alex Witchel

    129 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    129

    2 hours 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Braised Chicken With Artichokes and Mushrooms

    Braised Chicken With Artichokes and Mushrooms

    Alex Witchel

    1452 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,452

    About 1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mistral's Chicken With Garlic

    Mistral's Chicken With Garlic

    Alex Witchel, Patricia Wells

    53 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    53

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spaetzle With Corn, Peas, Braised Rabbit and Tarragon

    Spaetzle With Corn, Peas, Braised Rabbit and Tarragon

    Alex Witchel, Kurt Gutenbrunner

    12 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    12

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Tuna in Flank Steak Marinade

    Grilled Tuna in Flank Steak Marinade

    Alex Witchel, Leslie Glover Pendleton

    902 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    902

    10 minutes plus 30 minutes to 2 hours for marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Glazed Pears With Brown-Sugar Oat Crisp and Pear-Brandy Syllabub

    Glazed Pears With Brown-Sugar Oat Crisp and Pear-Brandy Syllabub

    Alex Witchel

    29 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    29

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Ken Hom's Classic Kung Pao Chicken

    Ken Hom's Classic Kung Pao Chicken

    Alex Witchel, Ken Hom

    1404 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,404

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fresh Fettuccine With Butter, Peas and Sage Sauce

    Fresh Fettuccine With Butter, Peas and Sage Sauce

    Alex Witchel, Romana Raffetto

    23 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    23

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Chocolate Fettuccine Pudding

    Chocolate Fettuccine Pudding

    Alex Witchel, Romana Raffetto

    129 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    129

    1 hour 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • James Beard’s Pleasant Pasta

    James Beard’s Pleasant Pasta

    Alex Witchel, Marion Cunningham

    1287 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,287

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Lemon Mousse for a Crowd

    Lemon Mousse for a Crowd

    Alex Witchel, William Poll Gourmet Foods

    137 ratings with an average rating of 3 out of 5 stars

    137

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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