Makes 20 wontons Ingredients Mustard Sauce 3/4 cup Dijon mustard 1/4 cup water 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce 1 1/2 teaspoons vinegar Filling 4 oz ground pork 2 oz Napa cabbage, thinly sliced 2 scallions, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon minced ginger 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1 […]
Fritto Misto di Pesce (Mixed Fried Fish)
Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 1 lb squid, cleaned, tentacles and bodies separated 12 medium shrimp (20/25 count), peeled and deveined 1 lb any type of fish, cleaned and skinned 2 cups warm water 2 teaspoons sea salt, plus more for sprinkling 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, or as needed 2 […]
Old-Fashioned Cake Donuts
Makes 1 dozen plus 24 donut holes
Pan-Fried Chicken Breast with Prosciutto
Makes 6 servings We don’t fry every day, but when we do, it’s crispy chicken stuffed with cheese and prosciutto. We love this recipe for its versatility, so don’t be afraid to swap out fillings to suit your tastes. Add Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto, caramelized onions, or even chopped Steamed Broccoli […]
Panitta Fritta o Panelle
Makes 4 servings (12 pieces)
Parsnip and Potato Latkes
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 […]
Plantain Fritters (Tostones)
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 […]
Saucy Chicken Wings Without a Recipe
Wings are a Big Game staple, and while take-out wings on the couch is a whole mood, there is also a whole world of homemade, customizable wings waiting for you! Making wings at home is easy, whether you want them crisp and fried or roasted and tender. Here, we break […]
Vegetable Samosas
Makes 24 small samosas Filling
Vietnamese-Style Fried Spring Rolls
Makes 20 pieces Spring roll wrappers usually can be found in the produce section. We opted to panfry these spring rolls, rather than deep fry them. Be sure the oil is heated properly. Ingredients 2 tablespoons peanut oil 2 teaspoons minced ginger 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions, white portion only […]
What I’m Cooking: Schnitzel with Tender Green Salad
One of my all-time favorite things is a simple French-style tender greens salad dressed with a simple shallot vinaigrette. I’ll eat it with anything, but I discovered this past winter, while visiting my brother in Los Angeles and cooking a last-minute dinner from his oddly stocked refrigerator, that I love […]
Zucchini Pancakes with Tzatziki Sauce
Makes 8 Servings Pancakes Tzatziki Sauce Zucchini Pancakes Tzatziki Sauce