Apr 27 2024
Double-duty recipes make flavorful sides or full meals Dress up your greens and add some extra crunch with this bacon-infused salad recipe. Perfect as a side dish, this quick-to-prepare and delicious meal can also hold its own as a busy weeknight dinner. Add shredded chicken for extra protein. Mixed Greens with Bacon Dressing Preparation time: …
Apr 26 2024
Sample a taste of Tuscany at home tonight Rabbit ragu with pappardelle is a classic Tuscan dish that is perfect for a cozy dinner party or family gathering. This tender meat pairs perfectly with the rich tomato sauce and the wide pappardelle pasta noodles, or you can use bone-in chicken. Here’s how to make the …
Apr 22 2024
Crisp matzo covered with buttery brown sugar toffee and a smooth layer of melted chocolate makes one of the easiest—and most irresistible—Passover treats you can put on a dessert table. Often called matzo crack, matzo toffee, matzo crunch, or matzo buttercrunch, this simple candy begins with whole sheets of matzo arranged across a baking sheet. …
Apr 15 2024
A good meatloaf should be tender enough to cut easily with a fork but sturdy enough to hold a clean slice. It should taste richly of beef without becoming heavy or greasy, and the top should be covered with a glossy sweet-and-tangy glaze that caramelizes around the edges. The trick is not simply mixing ground …
Apr 14 2024
Whether you know your way around the kitchen like a chef or are still perfecting toast, we all face our share of culinary conundrums. Here’s a roundup of solutions to some common kitchen calamities: Does your water boil over? Place a spoon across the top of the pot to keep it from boiling over. Is your …
Apr 13 2024
We Canadians know and love the Nanaimo bar, but did you know that peanut butter was invented in Canada too? There’s no better way to show your true patriot love than with this peanutty twist on the classic Canadian dessert. Peanut Butter Nanaimo Bars Prep time: 20 minutes Baking time: 10 minutes Chilling time: 30 …
Apr 12 2024
Hot, savory brown gravy is the ingredient that transforms a pile of fries and fresh cheese curds into poutine. The best poutine gravy should be rich enough to coat the fries but still fluid enough to pour easily. It should taste deeply savory without being overwhelmingly beefy, excessively salty, or so thick that it sits …
Apr 10 2024
Quiche Lorraine is one of the great examples of how a handful of simple ingredients can become something remarkably elegant. A crisp, buttery pastry shell holds smoky bacon and a delicate egg-and-cream custard seasoned with black pepper and just a hint of nutmeg. Baked gently until barely set in the center, the filling stays silky …
Apr 09 2024
Sweet jaggery, sour tamarind, tart raw mango, bitter neem flowers, pungent black pepper, and salt come together in Ugadi Pachadi, one of the most meaningful foods associated with Telugu New Year celebrations. Unlike a chutney meant simply to accompany a meal, Ugadi Pachadi is built around six distinct tastes. Together, they symbolize the varied experiences …
Apr 08 2024
Deep red beets, tender cabbage, potatoes, carrots, beef, tomato, garlic, and dill come together in this hearty Ukrainian-style borscht. The soup is earthy, savory, gently sweet, and pleasantly tangy, with enough acidity to balance the natural sweetness of the beets. A spoonful of sour cream softens the sharper flavors at the table, while plenty of …
