Why It Works Light brown Belgian candi sugar has a complex caramel flavor totally unlike American brown sugar. Baking soda seasons and leavens the dough, giving the cookies big flavor and crunch. Ceylon cinnamon is key to the beautiful aroma of this Belgian-style cookie. A lengthy creaming stage will both aerate and warm the dough
Why It Works The juices from the chicken and sausages coat the sprouts and shallots, giving them incredible flavor. Everything cooks in one pan for minimal cleanup. The sprouts crisp on the bottom of the pan and the chicken skin crisps on top for double the crispy texture. If there’s a single food that universally
Why It Works Marinating the chicken infuses its meat with flavor. Citrus juice and hot pepper balance out the sweetness of the caramelized onions. Growing up, I attended a Sufi mosque in South Carolina that served a community that was predominantly West African and African American. One of the benefits of this experience is that
Why It Works Using store-bought puff pastry is an easy way of creating a crisp, flaky topping. Lemon zest brings brightness to the creamy chicken filling. As much as I love cooking projects like all-day lasagna, porchetta, and sourdough bread, I, like many busy parents, cook a lot of one-pot and one-pan recipes. Most evenings
Why It Works Frying a small amount of flour in the cooking fat after browning the chicken and sweating the aromatics creates a toasty roux that lightly thickens the gravy. Using chicken legs instead of a whole chicken yields tender meat that isn’t at risk of drying out. Tell a person you want stew chicken
Why It Works Adding milk and baking powder tenderizes the dumplings. Resting the dough briefly after mixing relaxes the gluten for easier dumpling shaping. Stirring heavy cream into the soup off heat adds a welcome rich finish without running the risk of curdling the cream. I was fifteen minutes from Strasburg, North Dakota, Lawrence Welk’s
“Pastiera is a dessert to grow into, after which it reveals itself as a marvel of balanced flavors and contrasting textures. I’m so glad my mom plugged away with this one because now I cannot imagine Easter without it.” Serious Eats Easter Sunday is rapidly approaching, so this past weekend was devoted to my annual
This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my disclosure policy. Slow Cooker Sweet Carolina Pulled Pork Sliders are crazy tender, juicy and messy, the way a slider should be! The pork slow cooks all day in an amazing spice rub and sweet vinegar and will
Why It Works Searing the beef in batches over high heat ensures a flavorful crust on the exterior, without overcooking the meat. Sautéeing garlic, ginger, and garam masala with the fresh tomatoes create a flavorful sauce. Tomato paste thickens the sauce to a velvety texture and adds concentrated tomato flavor. Beef wet fry—tender bite-size beef
“Insalata di Riso is a mainstay that could easily slide into position on the All-American summer picnic table.” Outdoor eating is a huge part of Italian culture, especially over the weekend, when friends and family gather to enjoy long, languid meals served al fresco. Whether under a canopy of trees or a veil of stars