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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
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
Satiny molten flourless chocolate cakes are the ultimate chocolate fix in under 30 minutes. Updated December 25, 2022 Why It Works Whipped eggs and sugar provide the base for melted chocolate and butter. Use bittersweet chocolate for the best chocolate flavor. The cakes are baked just until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) to keep
Chocolate pot de crèmes—rich, velvety French custards—are easy enough to make on a weeknight, and luxurious enough for a special occasion like Valentine’s Day. Published February 08, 2025 Serious Eats / Amanda Suarez Why It Works Using a bittersweet chocolate with about 70% cacao prevents the dessert from being cloyingly sweet. A mixture of whole
Why It Works Thanks to its low density, this cake batter requires no manual aeration. Acidic ingredients like coffee and brown sugar activate the baking soda, allowing the cake to rise. A 10-inch cast iron skillet is the perfect size to make, and bake, a fudgy cake to feed a crowd. Bakers are always on