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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Chicken Stew with Cannellini Beans and Dried Cherries
Frying the chicken skin adds a lot of flavor to the soup, and once it gets crisp, it delivers lots of texture (chicken skin potato chip, if you will). Not into the skin? Fry it for the flavor, then discard. Also, you know the rule about fish sauce, right? Don’t smell it, just use it. […]
Melissa Clark’s Instant Pot Hummus (with Variations)
The recipe yields a silky, smooth hummus, and once you nail the method, the variations you can do are endless. I love to take it in different directions, and the version you see photographed here is fortified with a couple of generous handfuls of spinach. I’m also including notes related to a few other favorite […]
Caesar Salad Roast Chicken
The only thing better than a roast chicken and a Caesar salad is a Caesar salad served with a chicken smothered in Caesar dressing and roasted until the garlic, anchovies, and mustard become deeply caramelized and flavorful.
Grilled or Pan-Cooked Albacore With Soy/Mirin Marinade
You won’t break the bank buying fresh fish, but there can be a better selection of moderately priced varieties in the freezer department. Among my findings were albacore steaks, one of the few types of tuna that we can still enjoy with a clear conscience, and a great fish if you’re trying to eat more […]
Dan Dan Noodles
These spicy Asian noodles will put a pep in your step. A recipe with as many variations as an Irish stew, dan dan noodles are a classic element of Chinese Sichuan cuisine. The core of the recipe consists of noodles, a spicy peanut sauce, and minced pork. You can find udon noodles vacuum packed in […]