Oct 02 2024
Soft, golden, and beautifully braided, challah is a rich Jewish bread traditionally served for Shabbat and many holidays. Eggs give the crumb its characteristic golden color, while honey adds gentle sweetness and oil keeps the loaf tender without making it heavy. Although that gleaming braid may look complicated, a simple three-strand challah is very approachable …
Sep 27 2024
Sweet, nutty, and wonderfully creamy when cooked, kabocha squash deserves a place in the fall kitchen alongside butternut squash and pumpkin. Sometimes called Japanese pumpkin, kabocha has dense orange flesh with a flavor somewhere between sweet potato, chestnut, and winter squash. Its natural sweetness works just as well in savory dishes as it does in …
Sep 19 2024
Tangy balsamic vinegar, fruity olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic, and just a touch of honey come together in this easy homemade balsamic vinaigrette. It takes about five minutes to make and works with far more than a bowl of lettuce. Drizzle it over roasted vegetables, toss it with grain bowls, spoon it over grilled chicken, …
Sep 16 2024
Deeply savory, gently spicy, and cooked until the beef practically falls apart, beef birria is the kind of dish that rewards a slow afternoon in the kitchen. Chunks of beef chuck are braised in a rich red sauce made from dried guajillo and ancho chiles, tomatoes, garlic, onion, vinegar, Mexican oregano, cumin, and warm spices. …
Sep 10 2024
Rich tomato broth, tender pasta, savory beef and Italian sausage, creamy ricotta, and plenty of mozzarella turn everything you love about lasagna into one cozy bowl. Lasagna soup has the hearty flavor of a baked lasagna without the layering, assembly, or long oven time. The meat sauce comes together in one pot while broken lasagna …
Sep 09 2024
Tender roasted eggplant, a richly spiced beef-and-lamb tomato sauce, and a thick layer of creamy béchamel come together in this comforting Greek moussaka. It is a dish of distinct layers rather than something thrown together quickly. The eggplant needs to become tender, the meat sauce needs time to thicken, and the béchamel should be creamy …
Sep 08 2024
Tangy, spicy, garlicky, and ready with only a few minutes of hands-on work, homemade pickled jalapeños are one of the easiest condiments to keep in the refrigerator. Fresh jalapeños are sliced into rings and covered with a hot vinegar brine seasoned with garlic, peppercorns, salt, and just enough sugar to balance the acidity. After a …
Sep 07 2024
Spicy jalapeños filled with creamy cheese and finished with a crisp, golden panko topping make these baked jalapeño poppers an easy appetizer for game day, parties, backyard cookouts, and casual get-togethers. Each pepper is halved and filled with a savory combination of cream cheese, sharp cheddar, garlic, green onion, and smoked paprika. A Parmesan-panko topping …
Sep 04 2024
Crisp toasted English muffins, savory Canadian bacon, tender poached eggs, and silky lemony hollandaise make Eggs Benedict one of the great brunch classics. The dish looks restaurant-worthy, but each component is surprisingly manageable once you break it down. Toast the muffins, warm the Canadian bacon, poach the eggs in barely simmering water, and make a …
Sep 01 2024
Labor Day arrives at that perfect point between seasons, when summer produce is still abundant but the first hints of fall are beginning to show. It is an ideal excuse to gather outside, fire up the grill, and build a relaxed meal around smoky barbecue, juicy burgers, fresh corn, ripe watermelon, and easy make-ahead sides. …
