Green Chili with Pork (Chile Verde Con Cerdo)
To make a meaty, vibrant chile verde, we started by salting chunks of fat-and-collagen-rich pork butt roast for an hour, which ensured that the meat cooked up well-seasoned and juicy. Gently braising the pork in the oven allowed the meat’s fat and collagen to thoroughly break down, making it supple. Browning the pork trimmings […]
Quiche Lorraine
Quiche lorraine (named after the Lorraine region of France) is a popular variant that was originally an open pie with eggs, cream and lardons. In English-speaking countries, modern preparations of the dish usually include mature cheese (Cheddar cheese often being used in British varieties), and the lardons are replaced by bacon.This version uses bacon […]
Flaky, Tender, and Nutty Whole Wheat Pie Crust
Whole wheat flour makes this flaky crust especially tender, with the nutty, toasted aroma of whole wheat bread. Its heartiness is perfect for savory applications like chicken pot pie and quiche, but it's graham-like flavor is an excellent match for fall fruit pies like apple and pear.Why it works:Whole wheat flour provides flavor and […]
Peruvian Roasted Chicken With Spicy Cilantro Sauce
Burnished-skinned, deeply flavored and more than just a little spicy, it’s no wonder that Peruvian chicken has become something of an obsession here in the United States. There are dozens of way to make this dish, but most recipes call for two different kinds of Peruvian chile pastes — aji amarilla and aji panca — […]
Coriander Seed Bundt Cake
Coriander seed—not the leafy part of the same plant known as cilantro— is not just for savory Indian, Asian, and Middle Eastern cooking. Taste a crunchy seed right from the jar and discover its delightfully bright, citrusy, floral flavor. You'll wonder, as I did, why it doesn't appear more regularly in Western baked goods.Whether you […]
Crab and Chinese Sausage Fried Rice
Chinese sausage is a wonderful ingredient. Its sweet, salty, and slightly smoky. For the best flavor, start with a dry sauté pan or wok set on medium heat. Add sausage and turn to low. The fat will render and in about 5 minutes, you can remove the sausage, leaving the fat. This is where a […]
Triple-Chocolate Cookies
These cookies are extremely rich and perfect for true dark chocolate lovers.They are brownie-like with loads of deep chocolate flavor but not dense at all.
Strawberry Ice Cream
Homemade strawberry ice cream is so rich and creamy, with an amazing fresh strawberry taste. Its egg and cook free, and so easy to make!
Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice
Thanks to the pressure cooker, everyone’s favorite New Orleans dish can be made in no time!
Taco Lasagna
If you like foods with Southwestern flair, this just might become a new favorite. Loaded with cheese, meat, and beans, the layered casserole comes together in a snap.
Homemade Twinkies
Club soda is the surprising trick to Homemade Twinkies as cotton-soft as real Twinkies from the store. It releases a steady stream of bubbles that provide the baking powder with plenty of air cells to expand. Nailing the flavor depends on cake flour, made from mild, soft white wheat, and plenty of egg yolks. Generally […]
Leek & Artichoke Frittata
Use this recipe as a template for creating any variety of pressure cooker frittata you like, changing up the vegetables and cheese to suit your taste and what you have on hand. Shallots, scallions, or onion can stand in for the leeks. Any cooked vegetable can be substituted for the artichokes. So if you were […]
Sautéed Asparagus and Peas
This easy spring saute with leeks, asparagus, and peas is enriched with butter and brightened with lemon zest.
Pressure Cooker Coconut Curry Chicken
The highly spiced coconut sauce here is so good, you’ll want to slather it on anything! And it’s a great and adaptable medium for cooking other proteins—not just chicken. Try cubes of lamb, fish fillets, or chunks of pork. Or, if you prefer boneless chicken breasts to thighs, use them here, pressure-cooking them for 2 […]
Extra-Corny Cornbread Muffins
Made with cornmeal and studded with fresh corn kernels, these not-too-sweet tender muffins are just as good alongside barbecue as they are slathered with butter at the breakfast table.
Triple Chocolate Beef & Been Chili
Cocoa powder and semisweet chocolate lend darkness and depth to this hearty chili, rounded out with the complex bitterness of chocolate stout beer.