Sometimes the condiment makes the sandwich, other times the condiment is a well-behaved backdrop to the sandwich. Either way, you might as well go for a condiment with potential (i.e., not supermarket mayonnaise, which is at best made with low-quality oil and at worst made with a slew of unpronounceable chemicals). One of the easiest [...]
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Originally, the idea of an alfredo entailed simply tossing fresh pasta with cheese and enriching the dish with a touch of butter and cream and a sprinkling of salt. Fresh herbs and tomatoes — or whatever else was seasonally available — were easy add-ins. But in American kitchens, the term alfredo has come to mean [...]
Egg poaching is generally a three-step process: first, you boil water; next, you crack an egg into the boiling water, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer the egg for 3 minutes, occasionally skimming a slotted spoon around the edges of the pot to make sure the egg isn’t sticking; finally, you [...]
Rare are the foods that are delicately delicious on their own yet have enough oomph to stand up and be noticed amidst other ingredients. Trout is one of those — it can grab center stage, support another star, or be the almost-unnoticed extra whose presence is crucial to the plot. For this dish, I baked [...]
Fritattas are Spain’s answer to France’s omelettes, albeit baked to a finish rather than folded. The concept is the same, however — mix eggs with savory veggies, a bit of milk, and/or fresh herbs, then cook gently and serve piping hot. And like omelettes, fritattas don’t have crusts, which makes them very easy (and quick!) [...]
Here’s a solution for a hearty breakfast or lunch: just top some leftover veggies with freshly-scrambled free-range/organic eggs. In this case, I used yesterday’s broccoli and today’s sliced grape tomatoes to form the base, then scrambled the eggs with a bit of olive oil and salt and pepper to “crown” the dish. Iron-rich broccoli + [...]
Shopping for fresh produce is a mini-adventure: you’re surrounded by vivid colors, countless shapes and textures, and exotic scents. And the best part is, you can eat everything you see! (Although watch out for rhubarb leaves and potato eyes.) When shopping for produce–especially new items you may not have tried before!–make sure to use all [...]
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Here are my top ten favorite tools to use with produce–I’d go so far as to say they’re indispensable. Having these in your kitchen will make your cooking much easier and more enjoyable: – Several wooden cutting boards (see article on cutting boards for more information) – Knives (and knife sharpener!) – Vegetable peeler – [...]
