I’ve been mad for them as long as I can remember. But I never thought to sub out the lettuce for arugula (which grows like a weed around here) until my mother brought home an arugula BLT from a local bistro. So good! The spiciness of the arugula is wonderfully countered by the fatty smokiness of the bacon. If you don’t have arugula available (also known as rocket) you can use watercress....
Not that I ever ate them. Even now that I have the gift of hindsight, I can’t say what governed my sensibilities around deviled eggs as a child. Or any other food for that matter, which is a common trial many parents face when feeding their children. I was no exception. The fact that deviled eggs looked kind of gross—regardless of the fact that I actually loved eggs, mustard, and mayo—was reason enough....
5 Minute Dill Pickle Dip Dill pickle dip is one of the easiest dips you can make in a pinch. All you need is a few simple ingredients and you have a tasty, tangy, creamy, cool dip that everyone will love. I like to whip up a huge batch for picnics, visits to the pool or the beach, or a park outing. My kids are always hungry so this dip and a big bag of veggies are the perfect snack to keep them satisfied while we’re out and about....
The recipe comes from the coastal town of Antakya, Turkey. The ingredients are layered and not stirred, so the flavors of the different ingredients stay distinct. The stew is best when made ahead and allowed to mellow for a few hours before serving. I thought it needed just a touch of honey, which I will probably add next time. Serve hot, warm or at room temperature. Related Video
Homemade Salsa with Fresh Tomatoes This Fresh Homemade Salsa is so flavorful and good! Notice the little serving cup in the picture? Yeah, we had already eaten about 8 cups worth of salsa before this picture was taken and this little cup was all that was left by the time I got around to getting my camera out! Usually I am better at whipping the camera out before we chow down- but this salsa was just too good to stop and think about anything else!...
To avoid having a fridge full of mismatched deli containers, or reheating leftovers in plastic that may not be food safe, here are a few storage tips that’ll leave your kitchen more organized, useful, and streamlined. Glass or Plastic? Glass Containers: Glass containers have a number of pros and cons. These are what we use in our kitchen, and I love that I can store food and reheat it safely directly in the container....
We’re going to show you 4 different ways to fry an egg so that you can make the perfect sunny-side up, over easy, over medium and over hard. Let’s get started! When To Use Fried Eggs Fried eggs are a quick (and cheap) way to get a healthy boost of protein. Fried eggs can be made in a variety of ways and in a variety of recipes. You can serve them on toast for breakfast, over rice, potatoes, over roasted vegetables, with steak… the possibilities are endless!...
I discovered how wonderful they were years ago when my Indian friend Sanjay would come over and make dal for us, peppered with mustard seeds. They’re so tiny, but boy do they pack a flavor punch. They are especially good toasted, spicy and nutty at the same time. In this recipe, mustard seeds help bring a kick to sautéed Swiss chard. A simple combination, that just works. If you like chard as much as we do, I encourage you to try it!...
What is Sloe? Sloe, pronounced “slow,” is a type of fruit found in England—it grows in abundance in thorny hedges. It’s slightly larger than a blueberry and belongs to the same family as plums. The flavor is plum-like, but they are very sour and bitter. When combined with sugar in the same manner as rhubarb, they can transform into delicious jams, syrups, and liqueurs, like sloe gin. Most, but not all, sloe gin brands hail from England....
Spinach Enchiladas I have been wanting to attempt to duplicate this recipe for months. Spinach Enchiladas are my favorite thing to order at the Mexican restaurant near our house. They turned out awesome and are much cheaper to make at home. Not to mention, at the restaurant they really go light on the avocado, now I can top it with as much as I want. What makes an Enchilada an Enchilada?...
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This is a nice curry for a weeknight since it doesn’t involve too much heavy lifting. There are many versions in India, of course, but this one makes a substantial vegetarian meal. The official name for this dish is “shahi” cauliflower curry. The word shahi roughly translates as “royal,” and it is indeed a royal dish! Turmeric is the lead spice in this curry. It’s what gives the curry its sunny yellow color, and there’s evidence that it has anti-inflammatory properties....
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Everything in this salad could have come from Morocco, and the barley is something of a Amazigh touch: Barley is a mainstay of Amazigh cooking. I have no idea whether anything like this salad exists in Morocco, so let’s say it is Moroccan-inspired rather than an attempt at anything authentic. Most of the ingredients for this dish are easily obtainable, with the exception of the ras el hanout. Frankly, the salad is great without it, but the addition of this beguiling spice mixture does add another layer of flavor....
It’s not exactly your standard chicken salad. They like to include chopped apple for a sweet note, and also chopped green olives for their tangy saltiness. Video: How To Make Chicken Salad What Makes This Chicken Salad Special The “secret sauce,” so to speak, of this chicken salad, is the tablespoon of plum preserves my mom adds to the mayo-based dressing. You could use any berry jelly or jam, but as we always have a lot of plum jam on hand (thanks to several plum trees), that’s what mom reaches for first....
Dutch Oven Bread I have always been intimidated by bread However, when I saw this easy, no-knead, Dutch Oven Bread recipe on Girl Versus Dough, I had to give it a try. I couldn’t believe how easy it was to make! The dough takes less than five minutes to put together and then you just let the yeast and the oven do the rest. My whole family LOVED this bread and they said it looked like something that came out of a fancy bakery....
Best Add-Ins for Steak Salad I tend to spiff mine up a bit with whatever we might have on hand— avocados, goat cheese, red bell peppers, tomatoes, pomegranate seeds, depending on what’s in season. Best Greens for Steak Salad Arugula is a particularly good complement to steak, though the pepperiness of the arugula can at times be a little too much if not mixed in with some other salad greens. You can also use, or mix in, chopped fresh romaine lettuce, baby spinach, baby gem, or iceberg lettuce....
Right now, strawberries are in high season. They’re ripe, sweet, and guess what? That sweetness complements the earthy agave flavors in tequila. If your idea of a frozen Strawberry Margarita makes you think electric pink and maybe a headache afterwards, this fresh take, whipped up frozen for those hot, summer months, is a refreshing change. While muddled strawberries would work for an on the rocks margarita, frozen strawberry slices give an intense, strawberry flavor, and super smooth frozen version....
