Chili-Pineapple Margarita
The inspiration for this spicy margarita came from a cocktail we had at Hartwood, a restaurant in Tulum, Mexico. Chef Eric Werner steeped habanero chilies in tequila for over 36 hours to add kick. We simplified, infusing simple syrup with the same flavors in under 20 minutes. You’ll have enough syrup for several batches […]
Philadelphia Pork Sandwiches
This recipe is inspired by the sandwiches we sampled in Philadelphia. To re-create these famous Philly sandwiches at home, we opted for a boneless pork butt roast and braised it in chicken broth. This made tender and flavorful pork, and the juices from the pork mingled with the chicken broth during cooking to create an […]
Santa Maria Style Pinquito Beans
Santa Maria pinquito beans are similar to your standard BBQ beans, but with a smoky-spicy profile — think TexMex flavors. Every recipe I’ve seen includes bacon, ham, tomatoes, and onions. After that, the choice of spices or other additions are up to you. I like to include fire-roasted poblano peppers in mine for little extra […]
Pan-Seared Strip Steaks
How do you pan-sear strip or rib eye without making a grease-splattered mess and setting off your smoke alarm? First, forget everything you know about steak cookery. Pan-searing strip or rib-eye steaks usually leads to a smoky, grease-splattered kitchen—but it doesn't have to. To devise a fast, mess-free method for achieving deeply seared, rosy meat, […]
Stuart Anderson’s Black Angus Cheesy Garlic Bread
Before there was Lone Star, Outback, or Ruth's Chris, a real rancher named Stuart Anderson was serving up huge cuts of delicious prime beef in his Seattle-based restaurant chain. The first Black Angus restaurant opened on April Fool's Day in 1964 and quickly became known for its huge, juicy cuts of prime rib.Early on, Stuart […]
Old-Fashioned Flaky Pie Crust
This easy pie dough has a recipe that pastry chefs tend to favor, but it doesn’t require any fancy ingredients, equipment, or training. Just smash some cold butter in a bowl of flour, stir in a bit of water, roll it out, and fold it over a few times. It’s essentially a streamlined blitz, making […]
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 […]
The Best Cherry Pie (With Fresh or Frozen Fruit)
This recipe changed everything I knew about pie. Before I sorted out a truly scientific ratio of ingredients, fruit pies seemed to be a hit-or-miss proposition: some days soup, some days gloop. But, after cracking open the mechanics of starch, I can count on a flawless cherry pie every time, regardless of whether I’m […]
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 […]
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 […]
Blueberry, Almond, and Lemon Cake
A slice of this berry-dotted cake is perfect late in the morning, for afternoon tea or after dinner, with coffee. It keeps for up to three days in a sealed container, but is at its absolute best on the day it’s made.