We’ve updated the recipe since we first posted it in 2007, the original recipe used fresh tomatoes, and just puréed them without cooking them. I prefer the taste of cooked tomatoes for a sauce like this, and since the sauce cooks up so quickly, it’s easy enough to make while the grill is heating. If you don’t have a grill, you can easily cook the chicken cutlets in a little olive oil on medium high heat on the stovetop....
Cornish game hens. Almost everyone has seen them at some point, either sitting next to the chicken at the meat counter or hiding in the freezer section like little poultry-shaped hand grenades. They kinda-sorta look like chickens, but are they? Despite their name, Cornish hens are not a game bird — although they are, more or less, the size of a partridge. No, they are merely young birds (about five weeks old) from a small breed of chicken....
She served it to us as part of an appetizer. We dipped crusty bread first in olive oil and then in a small bowl of dukkah—a very classy little nibble to have with drinks. So What Is Dukkah, Exactly? The word dukkah is derived from the Arabic word for “pound,” as in “to smash.” The ingredients are broken up into small pieces in a mortar to make a crumbly, spicy mix....
Bay leaves are sweet, herbal, floral, and lend depth of flavor to a multitude of dishes. Here’s everything you need to know about this unique herb. What Are Bay Leaves? Bay leaves are an aromatic herb that hail from the bay laurel tree, which is a tree native to the Mediterranean. The leaves are almond-shaped, green, and about two to three inches long. Bay leaves are most commonly used in Mediterranean cuisine, but you’ll also find them frequently reached for in Indian, Middle Eastern, Filipino, French, and even Caribbean cuisine....
Nutrition research seems to flip flop on the daily, with one expert advising a high-fat diet while another says vegan eating is the answer to all your dietary prayers. The truth is, not everyone will ever agree on what the “right” diet really is. And what works for you may not be exactly what works for me. The Basics of a Good Diet All that being said, most nutrition experts do agree on a few fundamentals:...
Red and white pinwheel cookies were one of them. And that’s too bad because they are a classic holiday cookie that everyone should learn to make. But today is your lucky day! I’m resurrecting the recipe and sharing it with you. Getting the Perfect Swirl Though they look difficult to make, the secret to pinwheel cookies is really just patience. The basic process involves dividing the cookie dough and adding color and flavoring extract to half....
The morning after my arrival, I was still reeling from the shock of my expectations when I booked the place (“Chungking Mansion, my that sounds quite nice”) compared to the reality of the place, when the little old lady asked me, “Chai?” pointing to a pot on the stove. “Sure,” I replied, not knowing exactly what was coming, perhaps tea? What Is Chai Tea? Boy was I surprised, and in the best possible way....
If you want to cook with mushrooms more but don’t know which ones to buy (or how to keep them from turning to brown slime in your fridge), this guide will help! The 5 Common Types of Mushrooms In culinary terms, we think of mushrooms as vegetables. But they are not plants! Mushrooms are members of the fungi kingdom, which also includes mold and yeast. There are scores of edible mushrooms in the world, but only a tiny fraction of them are cultivated on a large scale....
Pan Frying Vs. Deep Frying Before we dive right in, let’s break down the difference between shallow frying and deep frying. It’s all about the depth of oil in your cooking vessel. Shallow frying is typically done in a skillet where the oil reaches about halfway up the food with the food touching the bottom of the skillet the entire time. Deep frying fully submerges the food in oil, allowing it to float to the surface once cooked through....
It’s not complicated, but even something as simple as frying an egg has its nuances. Video: How to Fry an Egg Perfect Fried Eggs? Be Delicate I have a maxim for eggs: When you cook eggs, walk on eggs. Eggs are delicate, deserving of tender treatment. That usually translates into low heat and a few minutes of patience. The method I am about to describe gives you perfectly cooked sunny side-up eggs, with soft yolks that beg for mopping up with toast, and whites that are cooked but not hard and rubbery....
It happens, and it’s not fun. The culprit may have been the yeast. It doesn’t last forever, and proofing is a way to check that yeast is alive and ready to power up your bread. What Does “Proof Yeast” Mean? Proofing yeast tests its vitality—you’re proving it’s vigorous enough to make dough rise. To proof yeast, you dissolve the yeast in warm water with sugar and wait until it’s creamy-looking with many small bubbles, which indicate the yeast cells are doing their thing....
I received a copy of Vallery Lomas’ cookbook “Life is What You Bake It” in September 2021. I was 9 months pregnant, exhausted, and counting down the days until my maternity leave. As I sat there in my smoldering hot tiny 3rd floor apartment, I perused through every page with excitement and sheer admiration as she poured so much of her life and family into this literary and culinary work of art....
Once the weather starts to turn colder and the calendar hits November, I crave the comforting combination of sweet potatoes with butter and brown sugar. Instead of boiling on the stove, I use my favorite kitchen appliance: the Instant Pot. The result is a bright orange bowl of richly textured, slightly sweetened mashed potatoes that will feed a hungry crowd. What Type of Sweet Potatoes Should I Use? There are many different varieties of sweet potatoes....
What I don’t see is staying inside and cooking all day. I don’t see turning on an oven and making my already too-warm apartment even hotter. Don’t get me wrong: I love cooking! But there’s something about the summer where I crave ease. And this summer I’m leaning into it instead of feeling guilty. That’s why Simply Recipes is giving you all of our tips, ideas, and recipes for the best easy summer dinners ever so you can enjoy everything else that the season has to offer....
Had to laugh, I’m so so so much a thigh girl myself. What’s the secret to wonderful lemon chicken? Use chicken thighs (or legs, but thighs are easier to eat), bone-in and skin-on. Video: How to Make Lemon Chicken Tips for Making Lemon Chicken Lemon is acidic and helps balance the stronger flavor of the dark meat in thighs and legs, and the fat from the chicken skin. Of course, you can use chicken breasts if you prefer....
There’s just something about a creamy, dense lemon filling topped with sour cream, settled on top of a graham cracker crust. It’s one of those old-fashioned desserts that takes you back in time. It makes your cheeks pucker and your eyes roll with pleasure. Lemon Icebox Pie Is Always on the Menu Lemon icebox pie was one of the first desserts on our menu at the tiny restaurant I started with friends in upstate New York....
Lassis come in all kinds of flavors, some are salty, some are sweet, some have mint, some have fruit. A mango lassi is basically a yogurt based mango milkshake or smoothie. Fresh vs. Frozen Mango You can use either canned mango pulp or cubed fresh or frozen mango. If you use fresh, you’ll want to use a ripe, sweet mango. A Little Sugar and Spice Make Everything Nice! If your mango isn’t ripe enough it will be too tart and you’ll have to add more sugar or honey than you would like....
