Main Dishes

Salt-Crusted Sea Bass

Makes 4 servings This is one of the most aromatic ways to cook sea bass. The crust forms a nice cooking vessel for the fish and citrus, and when you crack the crust the smell is incredible. Bring the fish to the table in the crust and then crack it […]

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Salt—An Essential Element

If you’re ever in Italy driving towards Rome from the north, you might well be traveling on the Via Salaria, or salt highway. Scholars theorize that the location of this ancient city was governed by its proximity to the salt marshes of Ostia, a town at the mouth of the […]

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Salt, Fat, and Temperature—the Keys to Juicy Turkey

A juicy turkey isn’t magic—it’s science. Understanding how proteins behave, how water is retained, and how heat moves through a large bird explains why some turkeys come out succulent while others…don’t. With a few chef-tested techniques grounded in food science, you can reliably produce tender, flavorful meat every time. Turkey […]

Desserts, Pies and Tarts

Salty Caramel Apple Pie

Makes one 9-inch pie The flavor combination of caramel and apples is a natural pairing that has become a popular choice for pies—a trend that hopefully is here to stay. The salt in this recipe enhances th flavors. Use a high-quality flaked sea salt, such as Maldon.

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Sandwich Makeovers

Lunch used to be a welcome break at the office or a fun break at school, and now? Ugh, it just the worst. Suddenly we’re all expected to stop the 30 things we are simultaneously giving 100% of our attention to make lunch, and who has the energy? The default […]

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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 […]

One-Dish Meals

Sausage with Sweet and Sour Peppers

Makes 4 to 6 servings Agrodolce is the Italian term for a sweet and sour sauce. Usually a reduction of vinegar and sugar, it is used to top meats, vegetables, sandwiches—anything, really! This recipe creates a quick and easy agrodolce right in the pan, which helps to soften the peppers […]