Chopped Cheese: Not Cheesesteak There will always be debate about the true creator of the chopped cheese (or chop cheese), but it’s popular across sections of New York City’s boroughs in bodegas and small shops, each having its own twist and variation. I don’t exactly want to wade into the debate between NYC’s chopped cheese and Philly’s cheesesteak. I’m an equal opportunity sandwich man and will take whichever cheesy delicious sandwich is presented to me....
But for special occasions, I’m more than happy to bust out the sugar and whip up a batch! This nutty, chocolate-covered toffee is the quintessential holiday treat, perfect for nibbling at the end of a big meal or gifting to a friend. Video: How to Make English Toffee What Is English Toffee? I make this classic English toffee with sugar, butter, and a touch of salt. A thin layer of chocolate over the toffee makes it even more of a treat, plus there are nuts in both the toffee itself and sprinkled over top....
Cod poached in court bouillon is a classic French dish, particularly in Provence. My Provencal sweetheart introduced me to this way of cooking cod, and I can’t get enough of it. It’s easy, fast, and the fish is perfectly and subtly flavored with the poaching liquid which has been infused with bay leaves, garlic, salt, and olive oil. I’ve been serving it with yukon gold potatoes that have been boiled in the same fish poaching liquid, with a little dash of saffron for color....
Raita is a yogurt-based condiment that can help douse the fire if a dish is just a little too hot and spicy. In much the same way that sour cream or crema fresca is served with chili-infused Mexican food, the casein in the yogurt absorbs capsaicin, the compound that gives chili its heat. Raita can be used as a sauce or a dip. This raita is made with cucumber and mint because I have plenty of mint growing around the yard and cucumbers are plentiful at the farmers market....
Cooking with cola or root beer is common, so we figured why not cook with Dr Pepper? Using soda as the base for a barbecue sauce does two things right off the bat: You get sugar and you get acid. You can literally make a glaze out of nothing more than soda. We went a little further with this recipe, making it a full-on BBQ sauce. If you don’t like Dr Pepper, you can substitute another dark soda; I’d recommend root beer....
My favorite kreplach are filled with a simple mixture of beef and browned onions, so that’s what I’ve used here. Traditional versions are made with braised beef, but we’re using fast-cooking ground beef for this version. I also take the shortcut of using store-bought wonton wrappers instead of making a dough from scratch. Easy peasy! The whole recipe takes about an hour to put together, so it’s pretty weeknight-friendly if you’re in the mood to fold up some dumplings at dinnertime....
Mom doesn’t follow recipes. After 50 years of cooking for her family, she doesn’t need to. She cooks instinctively, pulling ingredients from what we have on hand, making substitutions or additions as she sees fit. Taste testing here and there for a little more of this or that. To get a recipe out of her I have to watch her make something, take copious notes, and ask a lot of questions....
Here’s our version. It’s a cinch to make! How To Make the Best Tabbouleh The thing that requires the most work actually is just the chopping up of the parsley. Don’t skimp on the olive oil. The salad needs it or it will be dry. Feel free to add some chopped cucumber, or even chile for a little heat. A good winter-time substitute for the fresh tomatoes is some canned roasted red peppers, or sun-dried tomatoes....
Now I make salmon cakes with fresh cooked salmon, which only adds a few minutes to the prep time and makes incredibly moist cakes. This is also a great way to use up leftover salmon from another meal! In a hot oven, most cuts of salmon take about 10 minutes per inch to cook. I start it under the broiler to char the skin, which flavors the flesh. If the grill is on, I grill the fish instead of broiling – which is ideal because it adds smoke to the cakes....
The Best Way To Grill Corn on the Cob I consulted “She-who-knows-everything-when-it-comes-to-home-cooking” (a.k.a. Mom) who informed me that the best way to grill corn on the cob is to grill corn in the husk, directly on a hot grill. The husks protect the corn on the cob from getting dried out, and the corn essentially steams in its own moisture while getting infused with smoky flavor from the charring corn husks....
I became addicted to them when I lived in Japan years ago; they’re the Japanese version of bar nuts, almost always served at bars there, with beer. You eat them by putting the pod in your mouth, closing your teeth, and pulling out the pod which releases the salty beans to eat. (Trader Joe’s carries them, by the way.) This recipe is sort of like an English pea version of edamame, that you grill....
Tenderloin is a little finicky, in that you do have to pay attention so you don’t overcook it. There’s not much margin for error with this cut. But the overall recipe? Easy. The tenderloin is first marinated in a soy sauce, ginger, and sesame oil marinade. Then you sear it on the hot side of the grill and finish it on the cool side. Drizzle with a little reserved marinade to serve!...
How to Build Hot Ham and Cheese Sliders The components of these sliders are minimal and straightforward, but each serves a specific and delicious purpose: Compound butter: This compound butter can be made with ingredients you likely already have in your fridge and pantry, and it takes these ham and cheese sliders from ordinary to superb. It not only flavors the sliders, it also helps them get perfectly golden brown and not dry....
My theme for this year is “exploration,” and of course I had to start with food and health. Eating a salad is great, but creating a lifestyle is more than just one meal. High blood pressure is a condition that has run in my family for generations. In my attempt to rid my family of this constant condition, I came across Charity Morgan’s story and her new cookbook, “Unbelievably Vegan....
These days, switchel has seen a bit of a revival! What Is a Switchel? Switchel is a Colonial-era drink comprised of ginger, vinegar, water, and molasses—ingredients from different Caribbean islands brought together as American imports. Over time, home cooks replaced the molasses with other sweeteners such as honey, maple syrup, or sorghum depending upon where they lived. Switchels are often referred to as Haymakers Punch because it was made in large batches and used to replenish parched farmers after working in the hot sun all day....
I loved it so much that I eventually wrote a book about kombucha, along with cider, beer, and other favorite homemade beverages called True Brews. Astute readers will notice that the method I give here is a little different from the one I first shared in the book, and also a little different from the recipe I shared on The Kitchn a few years ago—I’ve streamlined the method over the years and tried to make it a little more approachable for new brewers....
My mother has been making these “huevos” (pronounced weh-vose, with the beginning like “when” without the n) for our family forever. In fact, our shortcut word for them is simply “huevos”. It’s one of my favorite ways to make eggs! Add the chopped tomatoes and let them cook for a few minutes on medium high until they are somewhat cooked and mushy and some of the moisture has evaporated. It’s okay if the tomatoes brown a bit....
More a stew than a soup, it uses Savoy cabbage (you could also use Napa cabbage), which is milder than regular cabbage, Italian sausage, white beans, fresh parsley, and Parmesan cheese. I’m so used to German treatments of cabbage, I’m surprised at how good this stew is with the Italian sausage and Parmesan. I don’t usually think of Parmesan and cabbage paired together, but they really do work in this stew....
These impressive pancakes are a true labor of love. They take some practice to perfect and need to be cooked and served immediately. You can only cook two or three at a time as they need space in the pan to be flipped. Earmark these for when you have time for a leisurely brunch or want to impress someone. True Origins of Japanese Soufflé Pancakes Despite their name, Japanese soufflé pancakes are from Hawaii....
