Chef's Blog, Main Dishes

Pan-Steamed Cilantro and Pork Dumplings

Makes 8 servings Many hands make quick work, though if the company is good, why hurry? Gather your favorite sous chefs to prepare these flavorful dumplings, which are as fun to make as they are to eat. Remember, beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, and ugly dumplings are […]

Sauces, Dressings, and Condiments

Raw Tomatillo & Avocado Salsa

Makes 2 pints Ingredients 2 jalapeños, stems removed, halved lengthwise 10 tomatillos (about 1 lb 8 oz), husked, rinsed & quartered 1 clove garlic, peeled 1 small white onion, peeled 3/4 cup (1 oz) coarsely chopped cilantro leaves & stems 1 small avocado, pitted, peeled & cut into large dice […]

Main Dishes

Seared Tuna with Salsa Verde

Makes 6 servings Ingredients 2 lb 4 oz yellow fin tuna fillet 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper Salsa Verde 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus as needed, divided use 2 cups finely chopped tomatillos 2 jalapeños, seeds and ribs removed, finely chopped 2 […]

Salads, Side Dishes

Solterito Nikkei (Peruvian Edamame Salad with Seaweed)

Makes 4 servings In Peru, choclo can be found as an accompaniment to nearly any dish, and in this chilled salad, it marries with soybeans and seaweed inspired by this Peruvian-Japanese fusion dish. Look for frozen choclo at specialty markets or online. Don’t mistake it for the crunchy, corn-nut-style commonly […]

Main Dishes

Spicy Kung Pao Tofu with Peanuts and Zucchini Noodles

Makes 8 Servings Ingredients 1 lb extra firm tofu, drained Kosher salt, as needed 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine or sherry 2 tablespoons sesame oil Sauce 2 tablespoons bean sauce 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce 2 tablespoons chile paste with garlic 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons sugar 2 cups peanut […]

Main Dishes

Spit-Roasted Duck with Orange-Ginger-Soy Glaze

Makes 6 servings Spit-roasting is one of the earliest cooking techniques. A duck on the spit emerges from the grill with a crackling crisp skin and meat that is less greasy than you might anticipate. Cutting the skin helps to render out the fat for lots of flavor without as […]

Main Dishes

Tacos de Carnitas (Succulent and Crispy Pork Tacos)

Makes 8 servings Ingredients 2 lb pork shoulder, cut into 2-in/5-cm cubes 1 lb pork ribs, cut into 2-bone segments 1 white onion, quartered 1 clove garlic 1 bay leaf Kosher salt, to taste 24 white corn tortillas 3 avocados, sliced 1 cup diced white onion, for garnish 3/4 cup […]

Salads

Tahini & Tuna–Stuffed Tomatoes

Makes 8 servings Ingredients One 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed. 1/3 cup tahini 1 garlic clove, minced 2 green onions, chopped 3 tablespoons minced cilantro 1/4 cup water 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon ground cumin Two 5-ounce cans tuna packed in water, drained 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice […]

Main Dishes

Tandoori Chicken

Makes 6 to 8 portions We use two whole chickens for this recipe, but you can use any mix you like, such as all thighs, legs and wings, or breasts. Bone-in cuts will help keep the chicken tender through roasting. Ingredients 2 whole chickens (about 3 lb each), broken down […]

Soups and Stews

Thai-Style Hot and Sour Soup

Makes 8 servings Ingredients 4 oz small medium shrimp (41/50), peeled, deveined, and butterflied 2 oz thin rice noodles (rice vermicelli) 2 qt Chicken Broth or fish stock 1 lemongrass stalk, cut into 2-inch pieces, smashed 1/4 cup nam pla (Thai fish sauce) 2 tablespoons chile oil 1 tablespoon fresh […]

Main Dishes

Tilapia With Grapefruit Salsa

Makes 4 servings Salsa Ingredients 2 Ruby Red grapefruits (about 1 cup sections) 1 navel orange (about 1/2 cup sections) 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro 1/4 cup minced red onion 1 teaspoon minced habanero pepper 1 tablespoon chopped parsley Kosher salt, to taste Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 6 tilapia […]