It is rightly called a “CELEBRATION.” That is exactly what it is – a celebration of all things Disney. I learned so much and I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to share with you some of the new and exciting things happening now at the Disney Parks and what is coming. Summer of Heroes at Disney California Adventure Park We spent the day at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park when we were there for the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration....
Especially if it came from a can. We wanted to be cool like Popeye, who could knock Bluto to Kingdom Come just by downing a can of spinach, which always conveniently found its way to Popeye’s mouth when his situation was most dire. Our parents worked hard to convince us that cooked fresh spinach was just as good, if not better than the canned stuff. How to Cook Spinach My father prepares spinach this way at least once or twice a week, usually with fresh spinach from the farmer’s market....
This eggplant terrine is a perfect dish for summer entertainment—layers of roasted eggplant, Mozzarella cheese, red pepper and parsley, chilled in a terrine form, and covered with a gazpacho-like sauce. Broil for 15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the peppers are blistered and black on all sides. (You can alternatively blacken the peppers directly over the open flame of a gas cook-top, holding them and turning them with tongs.) Place them in a bowl and cover the bowl with a plate....
There are all sorts of culinary uses for sriracha, check out these mean buffalo wings with sriracha sauce from my friends Diane and Todd. For an experiment we thought we would jack up the humble hot dog with this sauce. We added a little Chinese mustard and topped the dog with asian coleslaw; it turned out great, we loved it! Even my dad, who tends to hold back on hot chilies gobbled up his....
Cooking spaghetti squash can be tricky, and making it taste good can be even trickier (more on that below). I know many recipes you will find out there will tell you to cut the spaghetti squash into half or into pieces before cooking but I REALLY don’t like doing it that way. Why? Because I am afraid I will end up in the ER. The skin is so tough and it is so thick to cut through and it is round and wobbly....
Lots of us have chicken bones from rotisserie chickens or from cutting up chicken pieces. Freeze those, and make a batch of stock when you have enough. It’s so easy—washing up is the hardest part. Instant Pot Chicken Stock If you are using an electric pressure cooker like an Instant Pot, all you have to do is throw everything in there and program it. You can even leave it on overnight because the “keep warm” setting will keep the temperature in the safe zone without cooking it any more....
After some experimentation and a lot of research into Irish stews, I’ve settled on a stew that has its roots in the traditional approach, but takes a few detours to add a bit more flavor. Traditionally, Irish stew is made with mature lamb (year old) or mutton, potatoes, onions, and water, and is simply cooked low and slow. Where we make embellishments with this recipe is that we work with lamb shoulder, the meat is browned first, in bacon fat, and carrots, bacon, and thyme are all added....
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This dish, which is our version of a Southern Italian classic called calamari in umido, takes the long view of calamari cooking. Think of this dish as something between a stew and a pasta sauce. It’s every bit as good as-is—with crusty bread, of course—as it is accompanying pasta (go with a short pasta like penne, bowties or fusilli) or, even better, a creamy polenta. You can even add a little cheese to the polenta, if no one’s looking....
Sorry, crust. You used to be my favorite part of quiche, but the rich and cheesy filling in this pie is the star event, and I didn’t even notice you were missing. Yes, you will forget all about the crust when you bite into the soft and ultra-creamy custard made with heavy cream and whole eggs and egg yolks. Grated cheddar, ham, and broccoli folded into the delicate custard add substance that is both pleasing and filling....
These shortbread cookies have an exciting play between sugar and salt that when mixed with their buttery flavor and crumbly texture are tantalizing and delicious. Humbly beautiful on their own with tea or coffee, they can also be sandwiched with jam, covered with glaze, or flavored with an endless list of mix-ins. At its most basic, shortbread is a cookie made from flour, butter, and sugar. The cookie gets its name from its “short” texture....
Agua frescas are refreshing fruit drinks they sell all over Mexico, and that you can find in this country at almost any taqueria. They’re cooling and sweet and are great alongside spicy food. This particular agua fresca is made with cucumbers, fresh limes, and mint. My good friend and local caterer Arturo Vargas made this for us the other day, inspired by agua frescas he enjoyed while trying to keep cool in the steamy Yucatan peninsula....
In Denmark, they’re served on a big platter on special occasions, especially for birthdays when they’re called fødselsdagskringle. But they’re just as likely to be eaten and enjoyed with family and friends on a regular Sunday with coffee in hand. A Danish kringle is made with a very rich yeast dough rolled thinly and wrapped around a sweet almond filling. Before baking, it’s topped with sliced almonds and pearl sugar or turbinado sugar, which toasts and caramelizes in the oven....
My favorite kreplach are filled with a simple mixture of beef and browned onions, so that’s what I’ve used here. Traditional versions are made with braised beef, but we’re using fast-cooking ground beef for this version. I also take the shortcut of using store-bought wonton wrappers instead of making a dough from scratch. Easy peasy! The whole recipe takes about an hour to put together, so it’s pretty weeknight-friendly if you’re in the mood to fold up some dumplings at dinnertime....
