Milk Street TV Recipes | Season 10

Rice Pudding with Caramel Cream and Almond Praline

Riz au lait, or rice pudding, is the signature dessert at L’Ami Jean, a Parisian bistro known for its innovative takes on robust French fare. Rice pudding typically is heavy, but chef Stéphane Jégo lightens his with whipped cream and pairs it with a m

By Rose HattabaughMay 22, 2025

Cold-Oven Crème Brûlee

Made the classic way, yolk-rich crème brûlée is baked gently in a water bath. But we found we could skip the fuss of that by simply starting the custards in a cold oven. We pour the mixture into ramekins set on a wet towel in a baking dish to insulate

By Chris KimballJune 2, 2025

1-2-3-4 Yogurt Cake

In France, gâteau au yaourt is a cake that uses an entire container of yogurt then cleverly employs the empty container as the measuring cup for the flour, sugar and oil. It’s easy to throw together and a perfect recipe to make with children. If you’v

By Milk StreetOctober 5, 2023

Soup from Nothing (Caraway Soup with Parsley and Walnut Pesto)

At Milk Street, this simple, comforting broth is affectionately known as “soup from nothing.” It is our adaptation of a recipe we learned from Oana Udrea, chef at Meșendorf 65 in the Transylvania region of Romania. The heart of the soup is a light but

By Courtney HillMarch 7, 2025

Romanian Lettuce Soup with Bacon and Dill

We were skeptical—hot lettuce?—until a Bucharest chef proved us wrong with a bowl that balances smoky richness and clean, green flavor.

By Courtney HillOctober 6, 2025

Chili Crisp Chicken and Corn Soup

James Ooi—founder of Little Bao Boy, an Asian street food business based in Leeds, England—inspired us with his go-to soup for a quick weeknight dinner. Chicken breast, soy sauce, and canned corn. We were intrigued. Based on his description, we develo

By Hisham Ali HassanSeptember 2, 2025

Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pão de Queijo)

Tasty Brazilian cheese puffs, pão de queijo, are an easy, chewy, puffy snack for all occasions.

By Julie RackowOctober 16, 2017

German-Style Seeded Rye Bread

This recipe takes inspiration from German Vollkornbrot, a dense, hearty loaf with an earthy, tangy flavor. It gets its distinctive dark hue from whole-grain rye flour and usually is packed with seeds and rough-cut rye berries, called rye chops. In the

By Kevin ClarkSeptember 26, 2024

Butter Rolls

Terry Tanaka asked us to recreate these soft, lightly sweetened Hawaiian butter rolls for her husband, Royce, whose grandfather used to serve at his bakery in Oahu.

By Milk StreetOctober 28, 2022

Sugar Steak with Rosemary Pan Sauce

A sprinkle of sugar adds bittersweetness and a second hit of browning to steak, doubled down in a pan sauce of soy sauce, butter, rosemary and vinegar.

By Courtney HillJanuary 16, 2026

Turkish Beef and Pistachio Kebabs (Fıstıklı Kebab)

Among the innumerable variety of kebabs we sampled in southern Türkiye, our favorite was fıstıklı kebabs, or “pistachio kebabs.” The nuts, which are mixed into the ground meat, add a subtle sweetness and satisfying texture, while minimal spicing allow

By Hisham Ali HassanFebruary 24, 2026

Beer-Braised Short Ribs with Mustard and Dill

This recipe borrows flavors from classic Belgian carbonnade à la flamande, a hearty stew of beef, onions and abbey ale. A full-flavored, medium-bodied beer such as Fat Tire Amber Ale or Newcastle Brown Ale works well here. Or if you’re willing to spen