Well, when my box of Fair Trade treats arrived, and I saw the bag of coffee and chocolate nestled together, I couldn’t help think that coffee, known to heighten the flavor of chocolate without imparting much coffee flavor at all, might make a subtle difference. And because a splash of booze is often a nice addition to quick breads/loaf cakes, what would be the harm in replacing the final two tablespoons of water with brandy?...
I’ve made one recipe — Lemon Orzo Skillet with Chicken and Artichokes — which I’d classify definitely as a weeknight winner but as Serena notes, “it’s equally awesome for entertaining given the sophisticated flavor profile (artichokes and “notes of citrus” = instant fancy).” Agreed! I was drawn to the recipe for three reasons: As promised, the recipe came together very quickly, leaving me with an incredibly delicious dinner and few dishes to clean....
If mayonnaise is a page turner for you, this one may take a little convincing, but I urge you to stay with me. Here’s why: with five minutes of prep you can have this dish ready for the oven (long before it reaches its 450ºF roasting temperature, too), and the result—incredibly juicy, evenly browned chicken plus well-seasoned potatoes showered with tarragon—will have you marveling. This dish is a small miracle....
Over the weekend, while searching my email for a chicken and shallot recipe my mother had sent me, I came across a New York Times Cooking newsletter from December 2014. In the letter, Sam Sifton writes about his favorite dish of the year, which came via an Andrew Zimmern tweet: “Brown 8 thighs, 3 C shallots. Add wine, tarragon, Dijon, sim 30 min covered. Remove lid, reduce. Add 2C cut cherry toms....
When the families cut into the nourishing bread they surprisingly found gold coins as well, and the New Year’s tradition of baking coins into a sweet yeast-risen cake-like bread was born. While my mother never baked a traditional vasilopita, nor ever baked the coins directly into the cake, she would, true to custom, hide a variety of coins into a finished cake—whatever cake she felt like making that year. Today, the head of household divides the cake equally for each member of the family, and in traditional households, in commemoration of St....
Serve them with Salsa, guacamole, Sriracha, or any of your favorite dips, and enjoy the delicious finger food that comes together in a snap. The finely chopped colorful veggies add charm and render a delightful crunch to this irresistibly delicious cream cheese pumpkin ranch recipe and take it to another level! Savory seasonings and spices make this delicacy a perfect crowd-pleaser and a versatile appetizer that can be relished guilt-free without going overboard....
Plus, with only 20 minutes of prep time and kid-friendly ingredients, it’s a quick and easy option for any family meal. The combination of creamy avocado and zesty lime will tantalize your taste buds. At the same time, the ease of preparation makes it perfect for busy families, and you won’t have to sacrifice taste for convenience. Delightfully simple Contains a variety of fresh and flavorful ingredients Light and satisfying meal, Just the right meal for on-the-go days, and Ideal for birthday parties or picnic luncheons!...
WHEN IS RAM NAVAMI CELEBRATED? Ram Navami falls on the ninth day (navami) of a bright fortnight in the Hindu month of Chaitra Sukla paksha right after Vasant Navratri (nine nights of Maa Durga). It usually falls in March or April. HOW IS RAM NAVAMI CELEBRATED? This is an occasion for great rejoicing especially for the Vaishnavs who celebrate it with due solemnity all over the country.This festival is celebrated with great devotion all over the country....
Last week, as a side dish for dinner, I made Mark Bittman’s raw corn salad with tomatoes, feta, and mint. My husband took one bite and said, “It’s good,” adding as he put down his spoon: “But too much corn.” Too much corn in the corn salad?! Oh for Pete’s sake. If he weren’t always (nearly) spot on, I might have protested, or taken offense, or responded as my mother might have, with an “mmm hmm....
Samosa Chaat is a perfect comfort food that pairs well with warm chai. The word ‘chaat’ comes from the Hindi word ‘chaatna’ which means ‘to lick.’ And the chaat dishes are always so good that you can actually call them ‘finger-licking delicious’! The cool curd provides a creamy and luscious contrast to the dish, while the finely chopped onions and sev offer a refreshing crunch. Chutneys lend a sweet and tangy kick to the recipe, while the spices infuse the dish with myriad flavors that make each bite completely irresistible....
Several years ago when I lived in Virginia, I remember watching friends with older children race off to afternoon activities. Just as my day was winding down, theirs was beginning anew with soccer practice, swim lessons, tae kwon do. Dinner was either at 4 or 8 pm; they packed snacks for in between. At the time, this idea was so foreign, but all of a sudden, I’m in it, too....
If you’ve read any article about how to cook a good steak, chances are you know the importance of letting meat rest once it has cooked: 10 minutes at a minimum; longer if you have the patience. I have learned the best defense against succumbing to carving meat before it has rested sufficiently is to stay busy, and making a simple sauce is the perfect distraction. Here, while the skirt steak rests, you’ll make a simple sauce Niçoise....
I’m pretty sure I’ve mentioned this getaway before — sorry, I don’t get out much — but after discovering that Danish pastry dough can be made in the food processor and, as a result, that cheese danishes can be whipped up in just a few hours, I found myself dreaming about other danish-like pastries, croissants in particular, ones brimming with prosciutto à la Eataly specifically. The breakfast pastries we ate at Eataly were served at room temperature and were filled with slices of meat sandwich-style....
Hope you’re all having a great weekend! Here’s how you make it: Pick up a pound of greens at the market: Place them in a large bowl, and fill it with cold water to allow the dirt to settle: Prep and measure your other ingredients: walnuts, butter, white wine, crème fraîche: Reserve 2 cups of the pasta cooking liquid. Add the greens to the pasta once the pasta is cooked, and cook just until the greens shrink: Drain the pasta and greens: Make the sauce by whisking butter, crème fraîche, white wine, and reserved pasta cooking liquid together: Add the pasta, greens, toasted walnuts, and lemon zest: Serve immediately: Find the recipe on Food52: Two-Pan Pasta with Spinach, Walnuts, and Lemon
Rebecca had been inspired by the stamped molasses cookie in Yotam Ottolenghi and Helen Goh’s Sweet and wanted to create something similar but with a different flavor profile. She went the brown butter, muscovado sugar route and loaded it with holiday spices: cinnamon, allspice, cloves, ginger, and cardamom. Spiced. Brown. Butter. As Ina says: How bad can that be? I immediately ordered a set of cookie stamps, and before I knew it, I was browning butter, rolling out dough, and stamping away....
Trust me; your taste buds are in for a surprise when you dig into this vegan poke cake. Hidden inside is a gooey Dulce-de-leche center! How to make Chocolate Ganache? How to Make a Vegan Chocolate Poke Cake? What is a poke cake? A poke cake is a sweet treat where holes are poked all over the freshly baked cake using a spoon’s end. These holes are then infused with a thick liquid filling like condensed milk, puddings, flavored gelatin mix, custards, and whipped cream....
All of these dishes, however, are things I rarely make at home. Laboring over a fickle griddle is one deterrent for me. Timing is another. It’s nearly impossible to get enough pancakes and French toast and waffles out at the same time to serve everyone at once. With the exception of French toast: if you bake it! And start it the night before. This is the easiest French toast you will ever make, and I believe it’s one of the best, too....
So bright, tender, and sweet tasting. Plus, it’s super easy to make and comes together in an hour. It’s the luxurious combination of butter and cream cheese that’s just perfect for this cake. Spike this Blueberry Cake Recipe with just the right amount of lemon zest and enjoy that bakery-style taste: rich-tasting, lemony, and super moist!! Make it to a dinner party, potluck, or a gathering and everyone will swoon for this delicious dessert!...
But there’s something about this recipe for breasts that just works. The tarragon-mustard-mayonnaise combo browns and bubbles under the broiler keeping the breasts juicy and tender and flavorful. Even Liza adores this recipe. And I adore how my kitchen smells when these breasts are broiling. It’s up there with onions sautéing in butter and bread baking in the oven and truffle oil drizzled over just about anything. I go through phases when I make these breasts once a week....
Last fall I learned a bean-cooking method that — and forgive the hyperbole — changed my life. It came from the brilliant team at Cook’s Illustrated and calls for brining (as opposed to soaking) the beans overnight, which for whatever reason (the science is above my head) causes the beans to cook up so nicely. I had always liked beans but this method taught me to love beans and made them a mainstay in my diet....
