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Welcome to my kitchen! I am Alyssa Rivers, published cookbook author of ‘The Tried and True Cookbook‘ and I am the foodie behind The Recipe Critic. This website launched in 2012 as a place to share my passion for cooking. The Recipe Critic is home to thousands of recipes that have been tried, tested, and
There was always a fresh sleeve of Saltines, and crumbs would spill onto the counter when it was torn open. That’s when my dad would peel back the lid on a can of anchovies. As a kid, the sight and smell left me squirming at his hip. But I couldn’t turn away. I had to
Why It Works The ricotta filling creates a buffer that prevents the yolk from breaking during cooking. Draining the ricotta keeps the filling firm but creamy. Using starchy pasta water helps create an emulsified sauce. By rolling the dough thinly—but not too thinly—the ravioli holds their shape without sacrificing texture or flavor. Boiling the ravioli
According to Darina Allen, author of Forgotten Skills of Cooking, bacon and cabbage is Ireland’s national dish. Here’s her version of a traditional recipe. Serious Eats / Caroline Russock On this side of the Atlantic, corned beef and cabbage may be about as Irish as a dish gets, but according to Darina Allen author of
If you’re going to give a kitchen gift to a serious cook (especially if that cook is yourself), make it worth everyone’s while by investing in quality. Nothing is more disappointing than trying out a shiny new tool or appliance only to have it fall short or apart after its first few uses. And let’s
Why It Works Standing in for silken tofu, creamy and flavorful cooked-from-dry beans and their cooking liquid give this quick stew body and complement the assertive punch of chile-bean paste and Sichuan peppercorns. Reserving some of the chile oil for drizzling over the beans at the end allows you to adjust the heat level of
Why It Works A galangal-infused stock puts the essential flavor of the soup front and center. Adding aromatics in stages creates a broth with layered flavors. Making the soup with chicken stock and coconut cream creates a broth that’s both light and creamy. Tom kha gai, a Thai chicken soup with coconut and galangal, has
I beg your pardon, but you’ll have to allow me a second to process what I’m realizing is an existential moment for me. Apparently today, right now—this second—is the point in my career when I sit down to write about how to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Is this how Orson Welles felt
This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my disclosure policy. This amazing Korean Beef Bulgogi is easier than you think and doesn’t need any fancy ingredients. It’s a quick dinner that creates the most melt-in-your-mouth, flavorful beef! Perfect for busy families, it’s ready in 45
This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my disclosure policy. This refreshing German cucumber salad, or Gurkensalat, is easy to throw together and is so flavorful. Thinly sliced cucumbers and fresh herbs are infused in a creamy, tangy sauce. It makes the perfect healthy snack