Makes 6 servings While you can make these latkes potatoes-only, we like the little bit of added sweetness and earthiness from the parsnips. We served ours with rhubarb jam, but you can use any jam or the traditional apple sauce, if you like. Ingredients 1 lb parsnips, peeled and finely […]
Makes 2 cups Ingredients 1 lb tomatoes, small dice 2 serrano chiles, seeded and minced 1 cup small dice red or white onion 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped Juice of 2 limes 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste Directions Combine all of the ingredients in […]
Makes 12 pieces These two southern favorites are a match made in heaven. We like ours a little spicy, but you can omit the red pepper flakes, if you prefer. Make the eggs and filling a day or two ahead, but pipe the eggs the day you plan to serve […]
Makes 2 cups
Makes 8 servings Simple ingredients prepared in a simple way— that’s the best way to take your everyday cooking to a higher level. Buy large unpitted olives for this dish. It’s more work for you, but the olives are usually better quality and have meatier flesh. Piquillo peppers come in […]
Makes 6 servings Pissaladière is simply a French version of pizza, traditionally topped with onions that have been melted down in olive oil, and with anchovies and Niçoise olives. It is best made with sweet onions, and a good-quality olive oil is a must. If possible, use an oil with […]
Makes 8 servings Known as tostones, these plantain fritters are a well-liked snack in many Latin American and Caribbean cuisines. Their popularity is comparable to that of French fries in central Europe. They can be served plain, with dipping sauces, or as an accompaniment to meat or vegetables. It is […]
Makes 6 large popovers To get the full dramatic effect of popovers, serve them as soon as you take them from the oven. The big “puffs” will start to deflate almost immediately. You can prepare the popover batter (step 2) up to 24 hours before baking them. Store the batter […]
Makes 8 small-bite portions Of course the classic combination is melon and prosciutto, but peaches are a special peach-season treat, and this fresh approach to an old standard will blow you away. If your peaches are not perfectly ripe, or it is not peach season, try it with mangos or […]
Makes 8 servings In Mexican cooking, chicharrones, also known as pork rinds and pork cracklings, are made by deep-frying cooked and dehydrated pork skin until it is crispy and puffy. Commonly obtained commercially, they are used for stews and stuffing for tortas and tacos. In other Latin American and Caribbean […]
Makes 6 servings The combination of arugula and mushrooms creates truly earthy flavors in this salad, and the cheese adds sweet and salty components. If you can’t find fresh porcini, use chanterelle, oyster, cremini, white, or any mushrooms with soft flesh. Serve grilled bread with this simple salad to enjoy […]
Makes 4 servings Roasting tempers the slightly bitter flavor of the radishes and brings out their natural sweetness. Give this technique a try in your kitchen to add to your repertoire of ways to serve radishes. Ingredients 2 bunches red radishes, cleaned, tops removed and sliced in half 1 teaspoon […]