Fried Shrimp Tacos with Salsa Roja
At Mariscos Jalisco, Raul Ortega’s food truck in the Boyle Heights area of Los Angeles, the tacos de camarón, or shrimp tacos, are the main attraction, and for good reason. Ortega stuffs a perfectly seasoned shrimp filling into tortillas and fries the tacos to golden brown crispness before finishing them with tomato salsa and avocado. […]
Garlic Noodles
These deceptively simple, yet devastatingly delicious garlic noodles were invented in San Francisco, at a restaurant called, Thanh Long, back in the 70s. Usually served with roasted Dungeness crab, the actual recipe is a very closely guarded family secret, but after lots of investigation, and even more experimentation, I think this is very close, […]
Spiced Lamb Meatballs With Yogurt and Herbs
These spice-loaded meatballs have a Turkish inflection. The warm yogurt sauce adds tang and richness, along with a sprinkling of tart sumac powder and chopped mint. American “Greek-style” yogurt is not always tart enough, but it can be thinned with a bit of buttermilk or even lemon juice. Whisking it with cornstarch and egg produces […]
Hot Oil-Flashed Chard with Ginger, Scallions, and Chili
A classic Cantonese technique gives us a superior way to jazz up bitter greens. We tenderized Swiss chard with sizzling oil, a technique we learned from cookbook author Fuchsia Dunlop. Her recipe is modeled on a classic Cantonese method in which hot oil is poured over lightly blanched greens. We scattered fresh ginger, scallions and […]
Basmati Rice Pilaf with Dried Fruits and Almonds
This basmati rice pilaf is studded with dried fruit and almonds, and scented with cumin, cinnamon and turmeric.
Tex-Mex Chili Gravy Enchilada Sauce
This quick and easy recipe comes together in about 10 minutes. It’s bold and flavorful and will give your enchiladas an authentic taste! If you don’t have any enchilada sauce on hand or you’re wanting to elevate your cooking this recipe is for you. You will never go back to using the canned version again!
Old-Fashioned Chicken Noodle Soup
We were after a comforting, deeply flavored old-fashioned chicken noodle soup that was easy enough to make when you're feeling under the weather. Browning bone-in chicken pieces before simmering them in store-bought chicken broth creates an intensely chicken-y soup base. A standard mix of onion, celery, and carrot simmered alongside the chicken enhanced rather than […]
Wendy’s Chili
Dave Thomas, Wendy’s late founder, started serving this chili in 1969, the year the first Wendy’s opened its doors. Over the years, the recipe has changed a bit, but this Wendy’s copycat chili recipe is a great version of the one served in the early 90s. Try topping it with some chopped onion and Cheddar […]
Lemon and Shrimp Risotto with Fresh Basil
This is our version of the rich, intensely flavored risotto di limone that Giovanna Aceto taught us to make in Amalfi, Italy. In an unusual twist, the risotto is finished with an egg yolk and a couple tablespoons of cream, giving the rice a lush, velvety taste and texture. To create a flavorful broth for […]
Curried Split Pea Soup
Greek Style Lentil Rice Pilaf (Pilafi me Fakes)
This dish is made in some form all over Greece. This version of it is perfumed with spices such as coriander, cinnamon, and allspice. This is perfect to serve as the main course for a light meal or as a side dish.
One-Pot Chicken Jardinière
We wanted to retain all the elegance and refinement of this classic light braise of chicken and vegetables while dispensing with traditional time-consuming steps such as breaking down a whole chicken and making stock. So we started by browning bone-in chicken pieces, which helped build a rich base for the sauce; peppery pancetta, onion, and […]
Fettuccine with Asparagus, Lemon, and Prosciutto
This dish is quick and easy enough for a busy weeknight, yet rich and elegant enough to serve to weekend dinner guests. Shallots, cream, Parmesan, asparagus, lemon, and prosciutto work together beautifully, each holding their own in this eight-ingredient recipe. To speed things along, we cook the asparagus with the pasta in the same pot […]
Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta
Lemon garlic shrimp pasta is the perfect dish to make when you want to make an impression, with minimal effort. Shrimp are gently sauteed and then tossed with al dente pasta, in a buttery, garlicky concoction of parsley, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Whether you’re a shrimp cooking veteran or a beginner, this is the […]
Pearl Couscous with Chicken and Chickpeas
This is our version of the fragrantly spiced, stew-like maftoul with chicken and chickpeas that we tasted in Galilee. Maftoul, sometimes referred to as Palestinian couscous, resembles pearl couscous in shape and size but is made with bulgur. It is difficult to source in the U.S., but pearl couscous is a good substitute. For this […]
Shanghai Noodle Soup
This Shanghai-style soup is filling, fragrant, and made for those chilly evenings when the craving to slurp down a big bowl of noodle soup is the strongest! After infusing the collagen-rich chicken broth with ginger, lemongrass, and shiitakes, a medley of different vegetables ranging from hearty winter squash to delicate broccolini are simmered until tender. […]