Moorish Paella
I love paella because it is a little more hearty and cozy than a lot of pasta dishes but just as versatile–you can pretty much fill the dish with whatever you have on hand. I came up with this recipe after a dinner party left me with a few lamb sausages, lots of spices and […]
Pasta Con le Sarde (Sicilian Pasta With Sardines)
A classic pasta from Palermo in Siciliy, pasta con le sarde (pasta with sardines) is unlike just about any other Italian pasta dish. Heavily influenced by the cooking of Arabs who ruled Sicily more than a thousand years ago, it features long bucatini or spaghetti in a slick, luscious, and fragrant sauce made from onions, […]
Tex-Mex Cheese Enchiladas
Unlike their Mexican kin, Tex-Mex enchiladas have no meat and no tomatoey sauce. Instead, a smoky chile gravy provides the bulk of flavor in the dish. Dried ancho chiles, along with cumin, garlic, and oregano, are the perfect backbone for our roux-based sauce, and a splash of vinegar brightens it up. Instead of going with […]
Thai Spicy Duck & Pineapple Fried Rice
Rich roast duck (available at an Asian market), fragrant basil and chunks of sweet pineapple make this quick dish a cut above your everyday fried rice.
Fresh Tomato Galette
Slices of ripe tomato nestled into a buttery, flaky crust? Sounds great, until the liquid in the tomatoes rains on your parade. The hard part about baking with tomatoes is their unpredictable juice. But their summer sweetness is perfect for a savory tart to eat at lunch or to share at dinner with a green […]
Grilled Flank Steak with Basil Dressing
For a grilled flank steak with a char-kissed exterior and a perfectly cooked interior, we had to revisit the idea of the marinade. A wet marinade is the enemy of good browning. On top of that, the test kitchen has proven that marinades barely penetrate the surface of meat. But since salt and sugar (when […]
Greek-American Lamb Gyros
Greek-American gyros employ the same vertical rotisserie method of cooking as authentic Greek gyros, and both come served in rich, fluffy pita bread with a yogurt-based sauce, tomatoes, and onions, but that's where the similarities end. Unlike Greek gyros, which are usually made with whole pieces of thinly-sliced marinated pork skewered in a large […]
Spanish-Style Toasted Pasta with Shrimp and Clams
Traditional recipes for fideuà can take several hours to prepare. We wanted to streamline the recipe but keep the deep flavors of the classic recipes. To replace the slow-cooked fish stock of the classics, we made a quick shrimp stock using the shrimp’s shells, a combination of chicken broth and water, and a bay […]
Adult “SpaghettiOs”
These are extra saucy and a little sweet like the original SpaghettiOs, but with grown-up flavors all around.
Kashmiri Lamb Rogan Josh
Slow-cooked lamb curry with ginger, chilli, yoghurt and saffron. The list of ingredients in my recipe is small (relatively – I love that!) but those with a very distant flavor. In the olden days it was said that ‘Ratan jog’ was used in the dish. A herb from the region of Kashmir; ground down to […]
Berbere Chicken with Ethiopian Lentils
This recipe for Crispy Skinned Berbere Chicken with Ethiopian Lentils is hearty and flavorful. If you are vegetarian, skip the chicken and try the Berbere with Tofu- just as tasty!The Berbere spice mix is rubbed all over the chicken thighs, and pan-seared in a skillet then placed in a hot oven to finish. The skin […]
Glossy Fudge Brownies
A glossy, paper-thin crust is a sure sign of chocolate brownies loaded with cocoa butter, and a solid indication that their flavor will shine through as well. To that end, these BraveTart brownies are made with dark chocolate and high-fat Dutch cocoa powder, a one-two punch that gives them a powerful chocolate flavor—one that's […]
Apple-Walnut Upside-Down Cake
Tender, nutty, and studded with caramel-glazed apple halves, Claire Saffitz’s apple cake is the best apple cake. (Yeah, we said it.) Use a cast-iron skillet to caramelize the apples and bake the cake all in one vessel, a win-win. Ground nuts give the cake a toasty, deep flavor and tenderize the crumb by adding fat […]
Slow Cooker Peach Carnitas
The combination of tender pork, crunchy fresh toppings, and soft warm tortillas make for a fun, satisfying meal that each person can customize to their exact mood and preferences. Traditional carnitas always hit the spot, but, come summer, I like to switch things up and make a vibrant peach salsa.If you’re a bit skeptical about […]
Ricotta Dumplings with Asparagus and Green Garlic
Once you get the hang of it, forming these dumplings is easy, but it may take a little practice at first.
Greek Marinated Chicken
This Greek Marinated Chicken is EASY and hands down the most flavorful and juiciest chicken recipe I’ve ever tasted! Only 5 minutes to prep! Full of Greek flavors like oregano, garlic, parsley and lemon, this dish screams flavor! The secret to this chicken dish is in the marinade!