Why It Works Soaking the peas helps loosen their skins. Removing the pea skins produces fritters with a uniform texture. Whisking aerates and lightens the batter, yielding fritters with creamy and fluffy interiors. In Nigeria, akara―a golden fritter made from a seasoned batter of blended black-eyed peas―is part of a quintessential Saturday breakfast, sandwiched between
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
Long before plastic wrap, bakers kept cakes fresh by covering their exterior with frosting, a sweet, spreadable topping that would seal the pores of the cake to minimize moisture loss. In the olden days, this was most commonly a very thin layer of hard meringue, which made the cakes look pretty cool, literally, as if
Why It Works Creaming aerates the dough, reducing spread in the oven. Plain molasses has a bright and delicate flavor. Orange zest amplifies the aroma of the spices without getting in the way. Using ample flour prevents sticking and tearing of the dough. Gingerbread cookies are one of my all-time favorites, not just around the
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
This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my disclosure policy. Skip the bakery and make your own delicious eclairs at home! These cream-filled delights are a labor of love and are sure to become one of your new favorite dessert recipes. I know, I know.
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