Daffodils are blooming, as are cherry trees, and the truest test of spring, asparagus in the market can be found for less than $2 a pound. I just couldn’t resist these at the market today, and cooked them up into a creamy risotto. This recipe is a classic asparagus risotto recipe. You can easily dress it up with some lemon zest, lump crab meat, green onions, truffle salt, fresh thyme or chopped mint....
I had never heard of bluefish, which are indeed blue, both outside and in. They’re an east coast fish, we don’t have them on the west coast. Their season is short and they spoil very quickly, so you have to get them fresh and eat them right away. Bluefish are considered sport fishing fish because they are so aggressive. Oddly to me, the fish isn’t that popular to eat. Perhaps because if it’s good it’s great, and if it’s off, it’s really rank....
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You can order rich, flavorful hams from many of the country’s most famous and popular producers. Some of these hams come with the honey glaze already baked-on, while others have it on the side so you can finish the flavoring process at home. Many companies offer multiple sizes and styles of hams, along with sides or other accompaniments, so that you can find exactly the right provisions for your gathering....
Using high quality aged cheeses, extra-virgin olive oil, a splash of heavy cream, and cracked pepper right before serving creates a flavorful sauce and a crave-able dinner. There are a few essential tricks to ensure that the sauce stays smooth, instead of clumpy. Use these simple techniques to make a bowl of cheesy pasta that will disappear fast! What Is Cacio E Pepe? Cacio e pepe literally translates to “cheese and pepper,” so no guessing on what ingredients to grab from the fridge!...
Enjoy this beautiful salad made with pantry-friendly canned chickpeas, pomegranate arils, fork-tender potatoes, and your favorite herbs (think cilantro! mint!). Toss it with a sweet and sour dressing made with lime juice and a little brown sugar. What’s Chaat? This dish is my version of the humble chana—it means “chickpea” in Urdu—chaat I grew up eating in Lahore, Pakistan. Chaat is a street food found in parts of South Asia, like Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh....
We tucked char siu into banh mi sandwiches, stuffed it into steamed buns, threw it into fried rice, and added it to noodle soups. We also snuck slices of it from my mom’s cutting board. She used NOH brand of char siu seasoning mix, which contained artificial coloring to create a cheery red exterior—just like what we saw and ate in Chinatown and Little Saigon. It wasn’t nuanced and complex in flavor, but she was cooking like many of her peers....
This Cheesy Potato Casserole is an update on a very classic casserole. The old school version is a creamy dish of pure comfort food. I kept the flavors but ditched the canned soup for a homemade sauce! The result is a baking dish full of deliciousness that can be the main focus of a dinner plate served with a side salad or grilled protein. Video: How to Make Cheesy Potato Casserole I was pretty concerned that my kids wouldn’t touch this casserole — my five-year-old hates cheese....
On a brisk walk one day, we discovered the path covered with chestnuts. We gathered a bunch and took them back to where we were staying. Not knowing exactly how to cook them, but having seen plenty of NYC vendors with pans of hot chestnuts in them, we decided to pan roast them. We placed the chestnuts in a single layer in a large frying pan and put them on high heat....
Chocolate + Stout Cake I’m not a big chocolate person. Nor am I a huge stout drinker. Yet, combine the two together for Guinness chocolate cake, and you have my attention. The two ingredients have a lot of dark, husky flavor notes in common and combined with a bit of flour, sugar, and sour cream they blend into a rich as old money dessert that’s perfect for any St. Patrick’s day party....
“That good, eh? I’m glad you like them,” I answered smiling. We finally had to freeze the few remaining, lest we completely destroy our appetites for the entire day. The problem with these sticky buns, loaded with melted brown sugar and pecans, is that they are irresistible. And, once you have one, you must have another. Sticky buns are are baked in a pan with the nuts and sweeteners on the bottom....
When I need a good party food or want to impress some friends I usually turn to mussels cooked in coconut milk and curry. It’s affordable, easy to prepare, and has a definite wow factor. These mussels take on the flavors of the broth which is spiked with lemongrass, pungent red chilies, and makrut lime leaves leaving them with a distinct Thai flavor. The mussels themselves infuse the broth with a light salty brine that cuts through the richness of the coconut milk....
Traditionally the “peas” are pigeon peas, often substituted with kidney beans (which is what we are using). The rice is cooked in coconut milk. Oh my gosh. This is one of those I-can’t-wait-to-make-it-again dishes. Our version is a little different from the traditional rice and peas in that we sauté onion and garlic to start the recipe, then add a little fresh grated ginger for added zing. Serve it with curry, roasted meats, jerk chicken or all by itself....
It’s a fun idea visually, in my mind, which is where it will likely stay. (How many cranberries does it take to fill a bathtub?) You too can fantasize about swimming in a sea of cranberries, especially if they are baked into an upside-down cake like this one. Cranberry jewels surrounded by a caramelized sauce cover the surface and bleed their tart sweet flavor into a dense, orange-zest speckled cake....
This recipe answers one of the most pressing summertime conundrums, which is how on earth am I going to use up all this darn zucchini? If your garden is bursting at the seams with summer squash, this pasta is here to help you turn it into a seriously delicious and quick weeknight dinner. It’s the winning ticket to get a picky eater to eat more vegetables—it’s so creamy and luxurious, you’d never know that it’s full of hearty veg....
Making the Shrimp Filling It’s important to chop the raw shrimp up until it creates a chunky paste. This will ensure that the filling holds together as it cooks. For a quicker alternative, pulse it in a food processor if you have one on hand. The shrimp is seasoned with soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, sugar, and white pepper. If you haven’t tried white pepper, it has a very earthy, spicy note, often used in Chinese cooking....
It’s warming, filling, and a big batch will last all week for several meals of leftovers. It’s also very easy on the budget, which is probably why we had it so much growing up. You make it with turkey thighs (or legs), which, in addition to being the tastier dark meat, you can usually get for $1.50 per pound or less. Slow cooking the turkey thighs bone-in, you get all of the healthy goodness and flavor from the bone marrow....
Boneless Chuck Roast for Thrift and Flavor You might find that most beef stews call for short ribs, chuck roast, or “stew meat” (which is almost always chuck). The top choice for me is always boneless chuck roast, and look for marbling if you can find it. Short ribs have tons of flavor and are super delicious, but these days, they also cost tons of money. This hardworking part of the cow’s shoulder is delightfully inexpensive, but it’s tough, not unlike human shoulders....
You’ll have fun making swirls or stripes or whatever whimsical patterns your spoon or spatula leads you to! I used this frosting to make this Sour Cream Chocolate Cake, but you could use it to frost a layer cake, a batch of cupcakes, or any baked good that would do well with some chocolate frosting. Bake a Cake for This Chocolate Frosting Recipe! Chocolate Snack Cake Vanilla Buttermilk Layer Cake Double Chocolate Cupcakes Gluten-Free Vanilla Birthday Cake Chocolate Mint Cupcakes...
