These bars are an adaptation of the classic pecan pie but in a handheld package: imagine a thick layer of luscious pecan pie filling on top of a sturdy shortbread crust, and the whole thing holds its shape when you cut it. How to Make Pecan Pie Bars The filling is very similar as a pecan pie, except I use brown sugar instead of white because it brings some molasses for more depth of flavor....
When we do find a good one, we declare it a “winner” and often make it again so I can get a good photo. This is one of those recipes. Not a big one for casseroles, I was surprised at how tasty this Potato and Sausage Casserole was. It comes from the charter issue of a magazine put out by the folks at Cook’s Illustrated, called Cook’s Country, a magazine devoted to home cooking....
Culinary trends took an odd turn in the 70s when quiche gained the reputation of being a Ladies-who-lunch type of dish. Must have been because they took the bacon out and started putting everything else in (asparagus, goat cheese, mushrooms, heck, they even took out the crust). But the classic quiche Lorraine has endured, I’m guessing mostly because of the bacon! In this version of quiche Lorraine we’ve included some chopped chives because as of this writing it is springtime, and the chives are flourishing in the garden....
They are every bit as fluffy and tender as rolls that take all afternoon to make—so much so that I may never go back to making anything else! How to Make Quick Dinner Rolls To make these quick rolls, I’ve taken the usual bread-making process and condensed each step down to the shortest possible amount of time: By using a little more yeast than is usual, we can make this schedule work!...
Of course, I wasn’t always like this. I grew up in the southern-adjacent Midwest town of St. Louis. Or rather, a suburb of St. Louis, one that was predominantly white. I was one of two Asian kids in my grade school. I ate funny food and dressed in odd hand-me-down clothes from my brother who was six years older than me. And I dealt with micro-aggressions my entire childhood through college....
How To Buy and Store Rhubarb Rhubarb is in season primarily from April to June in the U.S., but you can sometimes find it a little earlier or later than that. Look for stalks that are less than two inches in diameter and that are blemish-free and firm. You don’t have to peel them. Their color can range from green to pink to deep red. If the stalks have leaves, they should look fresh, not wilted....
So I was quite pleasantly surprised when my goddaughter and her sisters not only raved about roasted broccoli, but insisted on making a batch for me during a recent visit. If this were how broccoli was always served, I would beg for it too. Tender florets, tossed with olive oil, lemon juice, and salt, roasted at high heat until nicely browned around the edges and stems (with some crispy bits), and then sprinkled generously with freshly grated Parmesan cheese—yes, this is broccoli that anyone could love!...
It’s delicious! And like other members of the brassica family, broccolini is loaded with iron and vitamins. How to you cook broccolini? You can steam it, sauté it, or do what we’ve done here, roast it in the oven. More tender than broccoli, it cooks faster, so it’s better to roast it at a higher temp (in our case under the broiler) for a short amount of time. This recipe couldn’t be easier!...
Typically tri-tip is rubbed first with a mixture of salt, black pepper, and garlic salt, and then whatever other seasonings you want, and then barbecued over red oak wood. How To Cook Tri-Tip I love the cut because it’s just a fat, juicy steak that cooks up beautifully on the grill, as detailed in the method below. You can marinate it, or use a classic Santa Maria rub. In this recipe, we are starting with the basic rub and added some herbs and a little cayenne....
So, I ideally don’t want to celebrate this holiday by giving myself extra work (by making cocktails all day long). Pitcher drinks provide an easy, casual way of entertaining, so everyone wins. With pitcher drinks, pre-made cocktails are readily available the moment your guests fancy one. With big, batched cocktails, measuring out ingredients is also simpler, using big measuring cups instead of small jiggers, and mixing in bulk rather than dealing with individually shaken drinks....
If your family is anything like mine, there are still some remnants of the big meal lingering about in the fridge. So to kick things off, I’ve started with a recipe to try to use up the last of those leftovers. Now that Thanksgiving is behind us, it’s time to get ready for the December holidays. Though as a kid I used to be most excited about the gifts, now I anticipate the gatherings of family and friends....
If you also decide to celebrate and end up carving pumpkins, be sure to save the seeds for roasting! They make a great snack on their own or are great for sprinkling on salads. This week we’re looking all over the globe for dinner inspiration. Live like an Italian while eating pasta e fagioli or stuffed shells while sipping a glass of Chianti. Travel down to Argentina for a steak dinner with chimichurri....
This slow cooker pulled pork recipe is inspired by the filling in those dumplings. This is one of those recipes I couldn’t stop making or eating, it’s so good! Seriously. Easy to make too. We start with big chunks of well marbled pork shoulder rubbed with Chinese 5-spice powder. Chinese 5-spice is a common spice rub for Chinese cooking. (If it’s not available at your local market, you can make your own....
In fact, it’s a personal secret mission of mine to teach anyone and everyone who’s remotely interested how to cook and eat artichokes. But I have to tell you, as much as we Californians love our ‘chokes, we have nothing on the Italians! Hit any farmers market in Italy in spring and you’ll find bushels of “carciofi” for sale, at a price of 10 for 1 euro! For comparison, our globe artichokes usually run $3 each around here....
On the cob or off, either way. When summer has fully arrived and corn is in season, nothing beats it. A while back I had a lovely meal at Bouchon Bistro in Yountville that featured a side of corn kernels that had been slowly cooked in butter and Pernod and tossed with fresh tarragon. This is my attempt to recreate the dish and I think we’ve come pretty close! With all the fresh tarragon growing in my garden I’ve been on the lookout for recipes that would use it well....
That simple list of ingredients also lends itself to so many off-the-cuff variations that you could make another 20 cocktails that are somewhat brighter, boozier or even herbal tasting. Start with this template, though, and work from there—it’s hard to go wrong. History of a Tequila Sunrise For all of the fanciful “histories” of the tequila sunrise it is most likely a variation of the Singapore Sling. A “gin sling,” Ngiam Toon Boon’s Singapore classic combined gin, a cherry liqueur, Cointreau, and pineapple juice, with fresh lime juice and soda water....
There are a few considerations to take into account, like real estate on your kitchen counter, how many waffles you will make at a time, ease of clean-up, and the biggest decision: thick or thin, round or square waffles. To help you choose, we put a few of our top choices to the test. We sent them home to put them through their paces. That included testing how fast they warmed up, how brown our waffles were when cooked on medium, and how well the machines clean up after....
Read on to find out what to shop for today, and be sure to also check out our early Cyber Monday deals! Get the iconic KitchenAid tilt-head stand mixer for one of the lowest prices of the year. This 3.5-quart version is perfect for quickly whipping up a batch of cookies and easily mixing together ingredients for your favorite cakes. And since it’s smaller, it’s lighter and easier to store than the behemoth 5-quart version....
And as anyone who has decorated a cake (or even cookies) knows, getting it right requires skill and patience–and the right tools. Sure, you can get started with just a Lazy Susan as a cake stand and a butter knife for spreading the icing, but half the fun is in the making–so why make it harder than it has to be? You have the proper baking pans, right? Similarly, a few basic tools can make cake decorating easier and more fun, even if all you ever intend to do is bake a chocolate-iced layer cake....
These grills are among the easiest backyard cooking appliances to use, just plug them in, set your temperature, and let them do all the hard work for you. You’ll get the taste and flavor of a wood smoker along with the convenience of a gas grill. And if you’re a barbecue nerd, rest assured, pellet grills are even sanctioned in Kansas City Barbecue Society contests. Since pellet smokers plug into a standard electrical outlet, they’re great for car camping and tailgating, as they can be powered with car batteries, battery packs, or gas-powered generators....
