Main Dishes

Ahi Poke with Firecracker Sauce

Makes 4 to 6 servings A beautiful piece of ahi tuna doesn’t need much to be delicious, but with the addition of a few key ingredients, it is transformed into poke, a staple food in the Hawaiian Islands. There are many varieties of poke, but this simple version is one […]

Chef's Notes Plus

Group Staycation, Destination: Sicily

Our bodies might still be stuck at home, at least partially, but if you’re like us, your mind is wandering. Remembering past vacations is fun, but mentally planning future journeys (and imagining what we would eat first!) is the sort of optimistic thinking we need. Our travel buckets lists are […]

Main Dishes

Linguine with Tuna and Anchovies

Serves 4 to 6 Look for high-quality anchovies and canned tuna imported from Italy, Spain, and Portugal (they really know their tinned fish!). You can make the sauce for this dish ahead of time, through Step 2, if you like. Reheat it before moving on to Step 3 the night […]

Main Dishes

Olive Oil–Poached Tuna Provençal

Makes 4 to 6 servings Chef’s Note:  If you want to reuse the oil, bring it to a simmer then cool and refrigerate it. It can be used again for poaching, or even in a vinaigrette for a Niçoise salad.

Salads

Salade Niçoise

Makes 6 servings This is a hearty salad, perfect for a main course at any meal. You’ll want to look for high-quality tuna to feature in your salad, or make your own! If you can’t find small Niçoise olives, you can use Kalamata.

Appetizers, Hors D’oeuvre, and Snacks, Main Dishes

Temaki (Hand Rolls)

Makes 8 servings Without using a bamboo mat, you can produce almost the same sort of sushi by hand rolling. But because hand-rolled sushi is not as firmly or evenly packed as the kind rolled in a mat, the hand-rolled type is eaten as is, without being cut into bite-sized […]