My father doesn’t eat ginger if he can avoid it, so when I made it I just warned dad ahead of time that he might have to settle for yesterday’s leftovers if he couldn’t bring himself to touch it. Well, everyone loved it! Even dad. Strips of boneless, skinless chicken breasts are briefly marinated in ground coriander, ground ginger, vinegar and oil, then they are stir-fried with scallions and julienned ginger....
Tips for Successful Gluten-Free Baking When a gluten-free bread or baked good doesn’t taste quite right, it’s usually because of the texture. Gluten is an elastic protein found in wheat (and barley and rye) that gives structure and a satisfying chewiness. Without it, gluten-free baked goods have the potential to be dense, crumbly, and disappointing even if the flavor is on point. But they don’t have to be! With the right recipe, you can end up with a final product that is just as good or, dare I say, even better than the gluten-filled version....
It’s sweet, tart, and all too easy to sip. Enjoy it for happy hour on the porch, or even as part of a lazy weekend brunch! What’s a Gold Rush Cocktail and What’s in It? A Gold Rush is a simple whiskey-based cocktail that was created at the now-closed New York City bar, Milk & Honey, in the mid-2000s by T.J. Siegel.The cocktail is essentially a riff on a classic Whiskey Sour, which is made with a whiskey, be it bourbon, rye, or even Scotch, along with lemon juice, simple syrup, egg white, and a dash of Angostura bitters....
Chicken Long Rice I first discovered chicken long rice when I worked at the Polynesian Cultural Center in Hawaii. At first, I was a bit skeptical. Growing up in southern Utah, I had never seen anything quite like it before. After trying it, I was immediately a huge fan. I love making this dish for my family in the summertime because, to me, it is such a light, flavorful dish. The broth reminds me of Pho in a way....
Homemade Soft Pretzels Growing up, our dad always took us to college basketball games. We loved going and spending time with our dad and watching games, but the best part was him buying us a soft pretzel at halftime. I remember running up the stairs with a dollar in hand the moment the half-time buzzer rang. I couldn’t wait to get my hands on a warm, salty, soft pretzel and the hot jalapeño cheese sauce to dip it in....
A perfect sandwich begins and ends with the bread! This Subway Bread recipe uses real, actual, bread-making ingredients and tastes even better than what you can get at the restaurant. It’s soft, slightly chewy, with fresh, homemade flavor. You’re probably thinking, why go through all the trouble of making Subway’s sandwich bread at home when you can’t beat a $5 foot long or a cheap 6-inch sandwich? I’m with you there!...
A hamburger is only as good as the sum of its parts, and the beef patty is the star of the show. Give it the respect it deserves and season it properly before you cook it! The Best Burger Seasoning is Kosher Salt As with all meats, coarse salt, or kosher salt, is the best bet for seasoning ground beef. The large granules allow for the most control and deliver on the promise of enhancing the flavor of the final burger....
Many beef stews include carrots and potatoes and this one’s no different. The potatoes not only add to the heartiness of the dish but the starch they contain also helps to thicken it. Use this recipe as a guide and adjust the heat and the spice to your liking. Enjoy! Burnt Sugar for the Win Another signature of Jamaican Stew Beef is the deep, rich color. This is sometimes achieved via the addition of browning sauce....
Unlike much of the country, Sacramento isn’t blanketed in snowy white in the dead of winter. We are blessed instead with plenty of green, with flowery shows of red and pink from camellias, and displays of bright orange and yellow from the grapefruit, lemons, kumquats, and oranges decorating the citrus trees that grow everywhere around here. Citrus season is the winter, and when nothing else seems to want to grow, we have an abundance of fruit....
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Need a little kick? Use just a pinch. Want to make something fiery? Use way more. What Is Cayenne Pepper? Dried, ground cayenne pepper starts out as long, fresh red chilies (Capsicum annuum). They originated in South America. Mature cayenne peppers are about 2 to 5 inches long and typically harvested red, when they are hottest, then they are dried and finely ground. Flavor: Hot, fruity, not smoky or earthy Substitutes: A few dashes of red pepper sauce (Tabasco) or red pepper flakes At first glance, ground cayenne resembles paprika (another ground, dried pepper)....
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Video! How to Make Bruschetta My friend Dee showed me how to make it years ago, and it couldn’t be easier to prepare. It’s just a mixture of chopped tomatoes, balsamic, basil, and garlic, spooned over olive-oil brushed slices of toasted baguette or rustic bread. It’s perfect for a party because you can make a large batch of the topping ahead of time, as well as toasting baguette slices. Either bring out a bowl of the bruschetta topping for people to put on their own toasts, or do it for them right before serving....
Low-Carb Fried Rice This version swaps the traditional starchy grains of rice with cauliflower. A quick pulse in the food processor breaks the cauliflower florets into rice-sized pieces known as cauliflower rice or riced cauliflower. The cruciferous vegetable is seamlessly incorporated into the stir-fry and is a big hit for those looking for a low carb option without compromising on taste. Making the cauliflower rice is really easy. Combined with fragrant Asian seasonings, tofu, colorful vegetables, and scrambled eggs, the recipe is a flavorful and satisfying one-pot vegetarian meal....
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If you too are a summer gardener faced with the same dilemma of too many cucumbers, or if you just love the taste of cool and crunchy cucumbers, here’s an easy and fun way to use them, in a colorful salsa! With a little mint, some finely chopped red onion, red bell pepper, and jalapeño, this cucumber salsa is cool and light, perfect for the summer, and lovely with grilled chicken, fish, or shrimp....
Clam Dip Recipe This easy clam dip just takes a few minutes to make. I often make it for the holidays and summer BBQ’s and have many requests for the recipe. It is so yummy and a staple chip dip at our home. We usually double this recipe and it still doesn’t last long! This dip is especially good served with potato chips, the kind with the ridges. It definitely requires a sturdy potato chip so it can hold plenty of dip....
You can serve them as an appetizer, snack, or side dish. They’re perfect for picnics because they keep well in the fridge and can be made ahead of time. Vinegar Marinated Cucumbers (Cucumber Salad) Looking for more summer side dish ideas? Check out some of our favorite BBQ side dishes, including our Chopped Broccoli Salad and our refreshing Watermelon Feta Salad. If you’re looking for a light, fresh side dish to serve at your next barbecue, picnic, or potluck, look no further than our Cucumber Salad....
So when I decided to make pizza at home, I knew it needed to be better than your average delivery. It needed tons of pepperoni, a nice crust, great flavor, and maybe even a surprise or two to put it over the top. Video: Cookin’ It With Nick Pepperoni Pizza The Best Dough for Pizza First, on the dough: Don’t get overwhelmed! If it’s your first time making pizza at home, just buy the dough....
Roasting and grilling asparagus certainly have their merits, but there’s something special that happens when asparagus is cooked sous vide. It’s almost as if the asparagus becomes the best version of itself. It rises to the occasion, transforming into picture-perfect asparagus—vibrantly green and intensely flavorful. How Does Sous Vide Cooking Work? How does sous vide work, exactly? Well, an immersion circulator creates a consistent temperature environment that ensures consistent cooking results....
