Apr 01 2024
Crispy roasted Brussels sprouts are one of the simplest vegetable side dishes to make well. With nothing more than olive oil, salt, black pepper, and a hot oven, the little cabbages develop deeply browned cut sides, crisp outer leaves, and tender centers. The biggest difference between ordinary roasted Brussels sprouts and really good ones is …
Mar 31 2024
Tender sweet potatoes baked in a buttery brown sugar syrup with cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and a splash of orange juice make a classic holiday side dish that belongs just as comfortably beside Thanksgiving turkey as it does with ham, roast chicken, or a Sunday dinner. Despite the familiar name, most American candied yams are actually …
Mar 26 2024
Crisp cucumber rounds, fresh garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, and a glossy drizzle of chili oil come together in this easy copycat inspired by Din Tai Fung’s popular cucumber salad. The salad looks simple, and that is part of its appeal. The cucumbers stay cool and crunchy while the dressing delivers a combination …
Mar 21 2024
Creamy, tangy, and packed with real blue cheese, homemade blue cheese dressing takes only a few minutes to stir together and tastes completely different from the smooth, mildly flavored versions that often come from a bottle. The best blue cheese dressing has two textures at once. Some of the cheese is mashed into the mayonnaise, …
Feb 21 2024
Creamy wild mushroom risotto is the kind of dinner that feels luxurious even though it is made from a handful of simple ingredients. Arborio rice slowly absorbs warm broth while mushrooms, Parmesan, butter, garlic, and white wine create a deeply savory, earthy flavor. The secret to good risotto is not adding heavy cream. The creamy …
Feb 16 2024
Chicken salad is one of the easiest ways to turn leftover or rotisserie chicken into a completely different meal. A few crunchy vegetables, a flavorful dressing, and some fresh herbs can transform simple cooked chicken into a lunch that works just as well tucked into a sandwich as it does piled onto crisp greens. These …
Jan 29 2024
Taste something new with Thai-style salad Salads have a host of bountiful nutrients, but it can be easy to get stuck eating the same kind every day. To help get you of this rut, Tom Filippou, executive chef for President’s Choice cooking school, encourages you to try this Thai-style beet salad, which only takes 15 …
Jan 28 2024
Roasted broccoli is one of the easiest vegetable side dishes to make, but a few small details can mean the difference between beautifully browned florets and broccoli that turns soft and steamy in the oven. High heat, plenty of space on the pan, and thoroughly dried broccoli are the keys to getting those crisp edges. …
Jan 16 2024
Crispy roasted potatoes are one of those simple side dishes that can steal the show. The best ones are deeply golden on the outside, fluffy and tender in the middle, and coated with enough garlic and rosemary to make every bite flavorful without overpowering the potatoes themselves. The method matters just as much as the …
Jan 10 2024
The New Year is a time to reflect on the year behind us and plan for exciting months ahead. For many of us, it’s a chance to re-evaluate our food choices and set new healthy goals. To help you kick start your resolutions and refuel after a season of indulgence, try adding superfoods to your …
