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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

    3448 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,448

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Mocha Chocolate Chip Cake

    Mocha Chocolate Chip Cake

    Alex Witchel, Alice’s Tea Cup

    1004 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,004

    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

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

    26

    1 hour 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • One-Hour Texas Chili

    One-Hour Texas Chili

    Alex Witchel, Lisa Fain

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

    321

    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

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

    65

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Japanese Burgers With Wasabi Ketchup

    Japanese Burgers With Wasabi Ketchup

    Alex Witchel, Tadashi Ono, Harris Salat

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

    278

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Christina Tosi's Pickled Strawberry Jam

    Christina Tosi's Pickled Strawberry Jam

    Alex Witchel, Christina Tosi

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

    131

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Pizza Rustica (Easter Pie)

    Pizza Rustica (Easter Pie)

    Alex Witchel, Carlo’s Bakery

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

    804

    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”

    3439 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,439

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Fudge Brownies

    Fudge Brownies

    Alex Witchel, Kate Moses

    1245 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,245

    1 hour, plus several hours’ resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut Basmati Pilaf

    Coconut Basmati Pilaf

    Alex Witchel, Julie Sahni

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

    91

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Pork Vindaloo

    Pork Vindaloo

    Alex Witchel, Julie Sahni

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

    466

    2 hours

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  • Lamb Chops With Guajillo Chili Sauce and Charro Beans

    Lamb Chops With Guajillo Chili Sauce and Charro Beans

    Alex Witchel, El Parador

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

    37

    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.

  • 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

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

    133

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Braised Short Ribs

    Braised Short Ribs

    Alex Witchel, Café Boulud

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

    385

    3 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spaghetti and Meatballs

    Spaghetti and Meatballs

    Alex Witchel, David Zinczenko, Matt Goulding

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

    584

    1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • The General Store Chili

    The General Store Chili

    Alex Witchel, Gillian Clark

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

    152

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Orange Savarin

    Orange Savarin

    Alex Witchel

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

    92

    2 hours 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Banana Everything Cookies

    Banana Everything Cookies

    Alex Witchel, Isa Chandra Moskowitz, Terry Hope Romero

    4922 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    4,922

    12 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Shun Lee's Lobster Cantonese

    Shun Lee's Lobster Cantonese

    Alex Witchel, Shun Lee West

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

    87

    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

    3796 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,796

    About 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Good Old Chili Con Carne

    Good Old Chili Con Carne

    Alex Witchel, Jamie Oliver

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

    166

    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

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

    35

    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

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

    958

    An hour and a half

    or to save this recipe.

  • Brandade

    Brandade

    Alex Witchel, Nicholas Lemann

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

    34

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Prime Rib Hash

    Prime Rib Hash

    Alex Witchel, Keens Steakhouse

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

    227

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Jelly Doughnut Pudding

    Jelly Doughnut Pudding

    Alex Witchel

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

    8

    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

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

    288

    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

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

    125

    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

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

    504

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Roasted Delicata Squash Purée

    Roasted Delicata Squash Purée

    Alex Witchel, North Pond

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

    37

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Braised Chicken With Artichokes and Mushrooms

    Braised Chicken With Artichokes and Mushrooms

    Alex Witchel

    1425 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,425

    About 1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Hootenholler Whiskey Quick Bread

    Hootenholler Whiskey Quick Bread

    Alex Witchel

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

    127

    2 hours 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mistral's Chicken With Garlic

    Mistral's Chicken With Garlic

    Alex Witchel, Patricia Wells

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

    52

    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

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

    11

    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

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

    854

    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 4 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

    1385 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,385

    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

    1243 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,243

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Lemon Mousse for a Crowd

    Lemon Mousse for a Crowd

    Alex Witchel, William Poll Gourmet Foods

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

    135

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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