Short Rib Beef Stroganoff
Today we make the beef stroganoff recipe that I wish my mom made me as a kid. Beef stroganoff was always a little bland but anything over noodles I love. We fix all the issues today by using the braising technique and instead of using steak, we use short ribs and some high-quality mushrooms. […]
Chicken Kapama
I have my mother and aunt to thank not only for feeding chicken kapama to me as a child but also for teaching me how to make their grandmother’s recipe. It’s a simple dish, but somehow nothing smells better than cinnamon sticks in melting butter, and every time I make it, I think of the […]
Easy Creole Jambalaya
Jambalaya is a wildly popular dish that originated in New Orleans and was inspired by flavors from around the world—Spanish, West African, and French to name a few. It's spicy, hearty, and incredibly flavorful. And as with most things, the better ingredients, the better the end result will taste. You can add all different […]
Chocolate Layer Cake Rounds
“Blooming” the cocoa powder in boiling water and adding instant espresso powder to the batter produce deep chocolate flavor. Sour cream adds moisture and tang. This recipe is very versatile—change up frostings and fillings to produce all sorts of different cakes.
Instant Pot Thai Coconut Clams
These Thai-inspired clams are salty, tangy, and rich from the coconut milk. If you can’t find fresh lemongrass, substitute a couple of sliced garlic cloves and the grated zest from half a lime instead. The broth won’t have quite the same flavor, but it will still taste terrific.
Peruvian-Style Grilled Chicken With Green Sauce
This Peruvian-style grilled chicken is a recipe I back-hacked from the awesome chicken and green sauce they serve at Pio Pio in NYC. The basics are simple: Butterflied chicken with a vinegar and spice rub gets slow-cooked on the grill, then quickly cooked directly over the coals to crisp the skin. It comes out tender […]
Smoky Rubbed Chicken Wings with Honey, Bourbon, and Molasses Sauce
I order chicken wings anytime I see them on a menu, and this recipe will make you realize just how incredible they can be. After a lot of trial and error, when I finally got the rub right I felt like I had unlocked a magic puzzle. There are a lot of ingredients in the […]
Skillet Turkey Burgers
Ground turkey is full of moisture—more so than ground beef—but since you have to cook it to 160 degrees, it's virtually impossible to keep the juices in the meat unless you give it some help. For juicy turkey burgers, we started by adding baking soda and gelatin to help keep the meat moist as it […]
Cheesecake Factory Cajun Jambalaya Pasta
This spicy chicken and shrimp pasta has been on The Cheesecake Factory’s menu for years! Cajun Jambalaya pasta combines chicken, shrimp, and fresh veggies with a blend of spices and tender linguine. Enjoy some for dinner tonight.
Potato Leek Soup
A French classic, this creamy potato leek soup is quick, easy, and delicious!Potato leek soup, or potage parmentier, is a French classic. It’s one of the first dishes I learned to make in culinary school, right after a proper omelet, because it’s an essential base soup in French cuisine. Add watercress for potage au cresson, […]
Cider-Braised Chicken With Apples, Onions & Thyme
Here at Catbird Cottage, this dish is in regular rotation for top-notch comfort food: cider-braised chicken, apples, and onions, all in a savory-sweet, thyme-infused sauce. This recipe brings fall’s greats together—picking apples and roasting dinner—creating a meal so good, you likely won’t have leftovers. The secret lies in deeply browning the elements in a skillet […]
Buttermilk Spring Chicken
People have been brining chicken in buttermilk since forever, often as the first step in a dredged and fried chicken situation. But we have chef and cookbook author Samin Nosrat to credit for the idea of roasting poultry straight out of a buttermilk bath, which not only imparts delicious tangy flavor, but also helps the […]
Coconut and Ají Amarillo–Braised Chicken
A couple of special ingredients can be all you need to transform a simple one-pot meal into a complex and flavorful dish. This braised chicken utilizes two distinctive pantry items: ají amarillo paste and canned coconut milk. Ají amarillo is a bright orange chili native to Peru that tastes as radiant as it looks. It's […]
Dal Makhani (black lentils & red kidney beans) – Stovetop & Instant Pot
Dal makhani is a classic Indian dish made with whole urad dal, rajma, butter and spices. It is one of the most popular lentil dishes originated in the Punjab region of India and Pakistan. This Punjabi dal makhani recipe is a keeper. One bite of this flavorsome lentil goodness, your family & guests will be […]
Pour-in-the-Pan Pizza with Tomatoes and Mozzarella
Don’t forget to mist the baking sheet with cooking spray. The olive oil alone isn’t enough to prevent sticking; a coating of cooking spray is important to ensure the pizza releases easily. Don’t use fresh mozzarella; it contains too much moisture and will make the surface of the pizza soggy. Likewise, be sure to drain […]
Stewed Tuscan Beans
For even cooking, the beans should be soaked before cooking for 10 to 12 hours in 3 quarts of water mixed with 1½ tablespoons salt. The beans taste great on their own, drizzled with olive oil and served with crusty bread, or enriched with diced tomatoes, blanched kale or baby arugula or spinach. For a […]