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 […]
Chicken, Salsa Verde and Tortilla Casserole (Pastel Azteca)
Though Pastel azteca translates from the Spanish as “Aztec cake,” the dish often is referred to in English as Mexican lasagna, enchilada casserole or tortilla pie—and understandably so. It is comprised of corn tortillas layered with sauce, meat, cheeses, crema (a cultured cream similar to crème fraîche) and vegetables; a stint in the oven […]
Mediterranean-style Mint Lemonade (Limonada)
This is my take on the Mediterranean-style mint lemonade as served in Egypt's ahwas. This homemade lemonade is more dense, frothy, and comes with an extra refreshing punch from fresh mint.The trick to this thicker, frothy mint lemonade is in blending the majority of the lemons or limes with the skin on. This adds […]
Upside-Down Pineapple Cutout Cake
Don’t let the fresh pineapple deter you — it can be prepped in less time than it takes to preheat the oven. Just follow my lead and slice it vertically, then cut each slab with your favorite cookie cutters, a personal touch that lets you customize the look for any occasion. The cake itself is […]
Peruvian Seafood Chowder
This nourishing bowl of seafood simmered in a base of pureed corn, evaporated milk, squash, and potatoes pulls inspiration from the beloved Peruvian chupe. Right before turning off the heat, gently stir in egg yolks for a satisfying soup with big flavor.
Grated Tomato Pasta
A really good authentic Italian tomato pasta sauce should bubble away over several hours, but when time is of the essence and you want something fresher and more vibrant, make your box grater your new best friend.There are hundreds of pasta recipes across the internet, but one that always intrigues me is this grated […]
Hatch Chili and Cornbread Waffles
It’s September now, which means the start of fall and all things pumpkin and pumpkin spice-related. But, it also means hatch chile season! I’m sure you’ve seen them popping up at your local grocery store for the last little while, at least if you live down South. Their season is short (I think it […]
Crispy Braised Chicken With White Beans and Chile Verde
While I generally limit the repertoire of my explorations to existing dishes in the American and International canons, today we're going a bit off the map with a dish that's in part inspired by the chile verde of the American Southwest, and in part by the white chicken chili that, like some other iconic American […]
Thai-Style Grilled Pork Skewers (Moo Ping)
Thinly sliced pork shoulder gets marinated, put on a stick, grilled, and brushed with coconut cream. These skewers will have you forget all about sad takeout satay. While most people in the United States are most familiar with satay-style Thai skewers, these grilled pork skewers, called moo ping, are a popular street-food in Thailand. Thin […]
Fresh Grape and Champagne Sorbet
A delicious, cooling, and elegant dessert. The cinnamon really adds a nice touch to the grape flavor. It’s lovely in early fall when grapes are in season.
Chili Con Queso
Grilled Potato Salad With Chiles and Basil
This dish is everything we love about a German potato salad (bright vinegar, fresh herbs, a little heat), plus the added benefit of a grilled, smoky, char. The still hot-off-the-grates spuds get tossed in dressing that’s equal parts spicy, sweet, herbaceous, and nothing sort of addictive. If you don’t have access to a grill, fear […]
Raspberry-Ricotta Cake
There’s nothing like a moist, fluffy, berry-streaked cake to make any weeknight (or, um, weekday morning) feel special. This is an easy, no-fuss way to make a great dessert. It's more of a European-style cake, with a denser texture and restrained sweetness. It’s got a super approachable ingredient list and with little effort you end […]
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 […]
Tomato Galette
You know how you’re biologically wired to salivate like a dripping air conditioner when you smell the combination of baking dough, cheese, garlic, and tomato?That would be pizza. But swap the yeasty pizza dough with buttery pie dough, use a hard and salty cheese instead of milky mozz, slices of peak-season tomatoes instead of […]