Classic Beef Stroganoff . . . but With Chicken! Normally, a stroganoff is made with thin cuts of beef, but to do that right requires some extra prep, and I thought it would be fun to try the classic stroganoff flavors—mushrooms, sour cream, etc.—with chicken. Using a shredded meat from a rotisserie chicken for the sauce is easy, and the finished sauce is almost like chicken pot pie filling, but served over egg noodles....
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But then I went to my friend Steve’s house, and he served me steak—sous vide steak. Steve is not a man who normally cooks; he once showed up at a potluck with a large paper bag of fast food fries. But he is a chemical engineer and sold me on sous vide in general, along with making steak this way. It is just that safe and that easy! Why Cook Steak Sous Vide?...
Food waste in the kitchen has always been a concern for me, but the pandemic brought new awareness to the matter. I felt more connected to the new CSA—we got an email the day before the pickup with a note from the farmer giving us updates on how the weather affected his crops so the thought of wasting what I knew was grown with care and a whole lot of effort was palpable....
The hearty ingredients make it perfect to pack for a barbecue, picnic, or as a quick side dish for lunch or dinner. The Sesame Soy Dressing I wanted the dressing to be a strong contrast to the bright vegetables. Equal parts soy sauce, rice vinegar, and vegetable oil create a lightly emulsified dressing that’s not too heavy or overpowering. Some honey helps to balance the savory and tangy notes. Freshly grated ginger and minced garlic adds pungency....
This easy-to-make cucumber salad, also called tzatziki, is a refreshing accompaniment to spicy dishes such as chili beans, enchiladas, and Indian food. Cucumber Yogurt Salad Additions Juice from 1 lemonMinced garlicThinly sliced red onionDash of white rice vinegar and squeeze of limeCrushed nuts More Cooling Cucumber Salad Recipes Easy Cucumber Salad Cucumber Salad With Feta and Mint Sesame Cucumber Salad Cucumber Salad With Tahini Dressing Cucumber Mint Quinoa Salad...
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And that’s exactly what I’m doing for Thanksgiving this year: making the best of the situation I’ve been dealt, and busting out some creative ways to involve my family members who live 800+ miles away! Sharing a Long-Distance Thanksgiving A nontraditional Thanksgiving? This is not an unusual concept for me. I grew up with my mom who worked night shifts as a nurse, so we never had traditional holidays. We’d often celebrate on a different day, or on the holiday itself, but then we’d eat hospital cafeteria food while she was on her break....
Actually the most flavorful part of the turkey comes from the dark meat of the turkey thighs and legs, which are much less expensive than the breast meat. Here’s one of our favorite budget-friendly winter stews—turkey legs that have been slowly braised on a bed of celery and onions until fork tender, then shredded and served with a sauce of their braising liquid. We often include potatoes and root vegetables as well....
Make chocolate pudding, of course! Pudding ingredients are basic and usually on-hand, and Aldie and I shared a wickedly good afternoon making this batch, based on a recipe from The Gourmet Cookbook. Alden loves to help in the kitchen, not only with the cooking but with the cleaning up of the pots and pans as well. An Easy Chocolate Pudding Recipe This homemade chocolate pudding is easy to quickly put together....
The black pepper and lime in the basil vinaigrette add a brightness and layer of complexity that gives this dish the perfect balance of sweet and savory. This quick and easy salad is delicious on its own but also pairs wonderfully with savory meats, adding a cool and zesty bite to whatever it’s served alongside. You’ll quickly see why this unexpected combination just works. How To Slice Stone Fruit First, cut the fruit in half, lengthwise, slicing all the way around the pit using the indent as a guide....
The fresh ginger won’t knock you over the head with its intensity in this stew. It adds warmth and its distinctive gingery flavor to the pot, but it’s a fairly subtle flavor. The fish is still the main star – which it should be, considering how expensive seafood is! Because I live in New England, where firm-fleshed white fish rule the seafood case, I have my choice of halibut, haddock, hake, pollock, and more....
In this recipe we purée raw parsley and green onions, which when mixed into the potatoes turn the mash a vibrant green. Perfect for a festive meal. You could also experiment with baby spinach, mint, or other greens. In fact, I added some fresh mint to one of the mashes I made and served it with lamb, it was lovely. Enjoy! Bring to a boil and reduce heat to maintain a low simmer....
But if using a large and probably heavy knife is an unfamiliar activity for you, never fear! With practice comes familiarity, and with familiarity comes skill. (I’m reminded of the scene of Meryl Streep as Julia Child in the film Julie and Julia, when she repeatedly chops onions to get the technique right. And ends up with mountains of onions.) Why Does It Matter How You Hold Your Knife? Learning how to grip and use your chef’s knife properly can keep you and your fingers safe....
Spirits That Go Beyond the Basics Once you have the basics down and are ready to build out your home bar even more, consider investing in one or more of the following bottles: Aged rums and other styles like Rhum Agricole are significantly more complex and nuanced than most starter white rums, able to substitute for darker spirits or elevate standard rum recipes. Flor de Cana’s anejo rum is a great start, and affordable, while Rhum JM’s agricoles are more of an investment, though certainly worthy....
Cheesesteak stuffed peppers are an excellent tangent to the original. They have similar flavors and ingredients but are served in a low-carb way: stuffed in a pepper instead of on a crusty roll! Cheesesteaks are so filling I don’t eat them often, honestly. Stuffing the cheesesteak filling in a bell pepper is a great way to lighten the meal, portion control, and perfect for when you’re looking for a breadless option....
When food meets the dinner deadlines of young children, life gets pretty intense. No one is more hardcore than a hungry toddler an hour shy of bedtime. In her new book, Smitten Kitchen Every Day, Deb addresses the reality of feeding a family – and wanting it to be a positive experience. Get the book! Smitten Kitchen Every Day: Triumphant and Unfussy New Favorites by Deb Perelman Smitten Kitchen Every Day has more than 100 recipes that range from breads and biscuits, breakfast, vegetarian main dishes, meat main dishes, and dessert....
Here’s the thing with sweet potatoes, they pair beautifully with oranges and holiday spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg. My father first came upon this idea in an old issue of Bon Appetit. The recipe includes grated orange peel, lemon juice, and the spices you would normally find in hot mulled cider. We’ve reduced the sugar from the original recipe, and added some salt and pepper. The spices give the yams a wonderfully festive holiday accent!...
