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If you are like me, the thought of making Hollandaise conjures up visions of toque clad chefs with big bowls and even bigger whisks swearing because the beautiful sauce they have spent the last several minutes vigorously whisking has separated on them, “Merde!” I have been desperately afraid of making this sauce since forever. (Not afraid of eating it mind you, I’ve never met an eggs Benedict I didn’t like....
Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs Making hard boiled eggs in the Instant Pot takes all the guess work out of getting smooth, fully cooked, perfectly white and golden eggs every time. No more guessing how long to let the eggs boil, or worrying about a grey ring around the hardened yolk. We have been using the Instant Pot for the last few Easters to cook dozens of eggs in minutes. It saves so much time, and the eggs are done to perfection....
If you want to take the roasted asparagus up a notch, when they’re done, drizzle them with a little lemon juice or balsamic vinegar or sprinkle them with some freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Tip for Roasted Asparagus Have you ever had roasted asparagus turn out tough and stringy? The best way to avoid that is to use the fat spears, not the skinny ones, for roasting. The skinny ones will dry out too quickly in the high heat of the oven....
If you’re from the Midwest, you get it. But if you’re not a Midwesterner like me, the combination of cinnamon rolls and chili is one worth trying. The brown sugar and cinnamon in the rolls complement the chili. It’s a stick-to-your-bones recipe, even though the cinnamon rolls are quite light and fluffy with a buttery rich dough. Related Video
When my friend Hank told me about his favorite Italian salsa, one with fresh tomatoes, capers, and black olives, I couldn’t wait to try it! But what should it accompany? It’s perfect with fish, and would be good with chicken too. We decided to serve it with grilled shrimp. Fabulous! 1 large shallot, minced 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 large clove garlic, minced Salt and black pepper 1 tablespoon small capers...
Depending on what part of the country you’re from, you might think of this as savory bread pudding, breakfast strata, or breakfast casserole. No matter what you call it, this hearty make-ahead breakfast has everything going for it! This casserole is made by layering triangles of white bread in a dish with diced ham, sliced tomatoes, and grated cheese. Pour some eggs whisked with milk over top, then send it to the fridge overnight....
Most of the radishes we see in stores are bright pinkish red and about the size of golf balls, but there are hundreds of varieties, with all kinds of shapes, sizes, and color. Let’s explore the realm of radishes and see what you can whip up with them. When Are Radishes in Season? Radishes are a cold weather crop and most associated with spring, though in some climates they thrive in other seasons, too....
Why We Love Zucchini Zucchini, also known as courgette, is one of my very favorite vegetables (well, fruit if you want to get technical) to cook with. It’s incredibly versatile and can be used in so many ways! It cooks up quickly so no matter how you prepare it, it can be enjoyed within minutes. Zucchini can be used on its own as a side dish or quick snack. When shredded and added to baked goods like breads and cakes, it adds moisture and nutrition....
Steel cut oats cook perfectly in the pressure cooker, without any kitchen disasters. And without a terrible mess! In the fall and winter, I make this hearty version with steel cut oats, apples, and cinnamon. It’s the ideal breakfast to warm you from head to toe on chilly mornings. Steel Cut Oats in the Pressure Cooker Steel cut oats normally cook for upwards of a half hour on the stove, with constant stirring required....
Jeweled rice is a feast for the senses. This Persian dish, often reserved for special occasions, traditionally includes many-colored “jewels”—emerald pistachios, ruby barberries, and almond pearls. In the traditional version, the rice is laced with fragrant saffron and warm spices like cinnamon and coriander. Yep, you guessed it: Your kitchen will smell divine. This dish is a bit of work, but has definite “wow” factor that’s sure to impress at your next party or gathering....
Instead of thinking, “eating seaweed? PHEW!” one gets a warm glow and a faraway look in one’s eyes thinking, “Eating seaweed? Ahhh. Yummm. Which kind do I want? Some sautéed hijiki? Crumpled nori with sesame and shoyu over rice? How about some silky wakame soup?” So when I saw a kale seaweed salad at a local Whole Foods deli counter, I was all over it. It was wonderful! The kale, ginger, sesame, seaweed and seasoning worked so well together....
I think the answer is always no, and since the nightmare of any holiday celebration is running out of mashed potatoes, most hosts make too much. It’s common for me to have an entire leftover container of just mashed potatoes that sits in my fridge, languishing, for a week after any celebration. Enter these Mashed Potato Pancakes to save the day! Fold cheddar cheese and chives into mashed potatoes of pretty much any sort, form a patty, then lightly pan fry them to yield a cheesy, fluffy interior and a golden crispy exterior....
This vibrant bean salad is bursting with color and flavor! Tender chickpeas join forces with marinated artichokes, sweet tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, briny olives, and feta, plenty of fresh herbs, and a tangy oregano vinaigrette. It’s as wholesome as it is satisfying and sure to fit the bill for lunch or even dinner when you’re craving something totally feel-good. An Easy to Love Mediterranean-Inspired Salad This chickpea salad takes flavor cues from the Mediterranean....
Every cook should have a kitchen scale. In my early years of cooking I never used a scale to measure ingredients. I relied on measuring cups to portion out flour and sugar, a liquid measuring cup to measure liquids, and basically ignored any weight measurements in recipes. It was only when my husband and I got nerdy about coffee that we bought our first kitchen scale, to make pour-over coffee....
I went a very, very long time without a butter dish. There’s no good reason why. I just never got one, even as I winced every time I crumpled the ends of a butter wrapper to close it back up, smearing a bit of butter on my hands in the process, and knowing some of that butter was going to end up smeared along the bottom of my refrigerator drawer, too....
Meringues (or as my nephew calls them, “little pavlovas”) are little cookies made with basically just egg whites and sugar with a little vinegar and salt added to help the mixture hold its structure when whipped. In this recipe, we’ve folded in some crushed peppermint sticks, leftover from Christmas. Mini chocolate chips can be added as well! What I love about making these meringues is that you just put them in the hot oven, turn off the heat, and walk away for a few hours....
Almost. When you add North African ingredients such as turmeric, ginger, cumin, and coriander, along with pomegranate juice (for a little sweetness), you end up with something new, flavorful, and altogether fantastic! As the cold weather wears on, we want comforting, cozy meals but we also want to mix things up a bit so we don’t get bored. Here’s a chance to do that. Why Braise Pot Roast? Slow braising, like we’re doing for this pot roast, means cooking foods in a small amount of liquid in a pot at a steady, moderate temperature....
