Staub's versatile little 1-cup mini cocottes are perfect for an appetizer-size soup or single servings of baked pasta or bread pudding. We especially love them because they’re cast iron, so…
This salad is best served soon after it’s made. If you must refrigerate it, let it return to room temperature before serving.
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This is my take on xim-xim, a traditional stew from Brazil by way of West Africa. Xim-xim relies on a specific set of ingredients: dendê oil (the Brazilian name for…
You can make this retro diner treat with just about any leftover meatloaf, but it’s especially good with a side of mushroom gravy.
For a twist on this American classic, this recipe incorporates warm Indian spices like garam masala, coriander, and cumin, which add an unexpected earthy undertone, and a spicy-sweet glaze. Try…
These carrots have a nice spicy kick, courtesy of the fresh ginger, but a touch of maple syrup mellows them. Try to keep the size of your carrot “sticks” as…
We like to serve this fudge sauce over vanilla or coffee ice cream.
No, this isn't the grilled cheese of your childhood—it's better. Brie stands in for Cheddar and the turkey and pear are a nod to fresh fall flavors. Don't have turkey?…
This garlicky soup is a snap to pull together, and most of the ingredients are basic pantry staples. The whole thing is ready in about an hour, but the soup’s…
Scallions add a nice bite to this meatloaf without being overbearing or too oniony, and the sour cream makes this loaf super moist. To make sure the seasoning is correct, you sauté…
Red pearl onions add nice color to this dish, but you can substitute white or yellow pearl onions or even thawed frozen ones.
If you’re making this as a side dish for a roast, you can lower the oven to 350°F or raise it to 400°F to suit your main course. The potatoes…
We like to whip up a batch of ganache and keep it in the fridge to make hot chocolate on the fly. But be warned: This is not your Swiss…
Need to save some time? Store-bought rotisserie chicken makes this tasty chili come together fast (perfect for busy weeknights). You can also substitute leftover roasted chicken if you have it.
You can substitute any type of raw sausage for the Italian sausage; lamb sausage is especially nice.
This dish is the perfect weeknight comfort food. It’s quick, but soul-satisfying, and since it serves at least six, you’ll have leftovers—which will be even more flavorful the next day.…
You can serve this zesty gravy over meatloaf or mashed potatoes. Use the Meatloaf Recipe Maker to create a custom meatloaf recipe with your favorite vegetables, herbs, and mix-ins.
Tossing pears into the mix of vegetables adds another layer of flavor and a wonderful texture.
This cake is best served at room temperature. Store it in the refrigerator, but take it out about 30 minutes before you intend to serve it. Note that the ganache…
I love preparing the classic Norman combination of chicken, apples, and cream during the winter months. This roasted version adds mustard and tarragon for extra depth, plus carrots, fennel, and…
If you can’t find dried peaches, try substituting other types of dried fruit. For more information on steel-cut oats, see our ingredient profile.
Be sure to wrap your springform pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil (or two layers of regular foil); even the best pans can let water in. This torte is delicious alone…
For the clearest broth, cook at the barest simmer and avoid stirring or agitating as much as possible.
Cooler weather calls for warming meals. What's better than grilled cheese and soup when you're in a hurry? Instead of the usual tomato, try this carrot soup infused with curry.…
Pomegranate and orange juices form the basis for this dynamite chicken dish that echoes eastern Mediterranean flavor combinations.
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I love bread, all kinds of bread: baguettes, ciabattas, sourdough, white, whole wheat, rye—you name it. But I’m definitely not a bread baker. Or rather, I wasn’t a bread baker.…
Kale is cabbage with an attitude: a little peppery, a little sweet, a little mineral, perhaps, but with none of the metallic quality of spinach
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In the market for a new range hood? Here’s a look at some of the newer features you might want to investigate.
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A commonly used ingredient in the Netherlands, Germany, and Poland, parsley root is fairly unusual in the United States. Lots of people have never even heard of it let alone…
如果你从来没有尝过爱尔兰燕麦,放入's Creamy Coconut Oatmeal recipe is a delicious way to give them a try. Also known as steel-cut oats, Irish oats are made from…
Add a special finishing touch to your next culinary creation with this simple garnishing trick.
Cleaning a blender jar can be an annoying and tricky task. Taking it apart is easy, but then suddenly you have four pointy blades in your hand, and then there’s…
The Brazilian Chicken & Shrimp Stew is my version of xim-xim, a dish from the Bahia region of Brazil. Though you can use easy-to-find and perfectly acceptable substitutions, a couple of…
股票和肉汤的艺术是fi之一rst subjects you’re taught in culinary school. Bones, you learn, are what make a stock a stock and not…
It’s almost as if pearl onions don’t want to be peeled. Their tiny size and tightly wrapped skin makes handling them awkward. And if you sacrifice the more easily peeled…
Breadcrumbs are an amazingly versatile ingredient. They can thicken, add bulk, and bind or they can serve as a crunchy coating or topping (as in Fried Meatloaf). Breadcrumb varieties aren’t…
If you’ve ever made tomato sauce in an aluminum pan, you’ve probably discovered why nonreactive materials are important when cooking acidic ingredients. Aluminum and copper are favored in the kitchen…
White chocolate isn’t really chocolate at all because it contains no cocoa solids or chocolate liquor. It’s made with cocoa butter (the fat from cocoa beans), sugar, and milk and…
Salt is just about the closest thing we have to a magic ingredient. This article takes a look at the science behind how salt works—why it makes food taste better,…
I keep several heavy-duty baking sheets in my kitchen and use them for much more than baking. They are perfect to line the bottom of my refrigerator when I’m defrosting…
To keep eggs from cracking when boiling them, I put each one in a small metal cookie cutter. The cutters keep the eggs from banging into each other and I…
The other day I had bread that needed to go in the oven, but I couldn’t remember where I had stored my bread peel. I had a Masonite clipboard handy…
To make a julienne of proscuitto, I stack thin slices and cut them crosswise. However, they tend to stick together and quickly turn into a glob rather than slices. I…
I find that the metal squeeze-type lemon juicers are best for getting the most juice, but sometimes the thickness of the fruit’s skin can make it difficult to squeeze. I’ve…
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I've found that saltines crushed in a plastic bag with a rolling pan make a great replacement for breadcrumbs. The result is a lighter, crisper crust, especially when breading fish…
Here's a reuse for the bubble wrap that comes in packages. I line the bottom and sides of my refrigerator's crisper drawer with the sheets, which keep my fruits and…
Because sugar can settle in a whole pineapple, it's a good idea to store it upside down if you're letting it ripen for a day or more. The morning before…
I like to make stuffed chicken breasts and have found that a short piece of uncooked spaghetti substitutes nicely for a toothpick to secure the flaps of meat. It's hard…
Whenever I make something with capers or olives, I sprinkle a little of the brine from the jar on the food for an extra flavor boost. Most of the brines…
There's nothing worse than skipping a line in a recipe or getting distracted and losing your place. I've found that a small Post-it note helps me keep my place. I…
I've hit upon a way to store the blades to my electric knife that keeps them sharp and protects my hands from being cut. I flatten paper towel tubes and…
I read Fine Cooking's review of mortars and pestles and was pleased to see that the one I own, the Thai granite one, was mentioned as the favorite. Here's a way to get the…
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Q:I see so many different packets of dry yeast at the store. What’s the difference between active dry, instant, and quick-rise yeast? Are any as good as fresh yeast? Tom…
Q:Sometimes when I make bread (especially brioche) I notice a very strong, unpleasant alcohol taste in the finished loaf. What causes this and how can I avoid it? Jennifer Davis,…
Q:Once bread dough rises, is there a way to hold the dough if you are unable to bake it right away? Christine Barron, via email, None A: Bread dough can…
Instead of using breadcrumbs to bind this meatloaf, you tear up bread into small pieces to provide delicate pockets of softness in each slice of meatloaf. For a decadent touch,…
Why give your valentine store-bought chocolates when it’s so easy to make your own gorgeous truffles? When coating these truffles, it’s important to work quickly and in batches so the…
This is great on its own, but if you like to gild the lily, try one of the add-ins below. CooksClub members: Watch the Video Recipe for step-by-step instruction on…
This quick side dish of green beans glazed with a sweet, garlicky soy sauce makes a fabulous partner for any takeout-at-home-type main course, including Kung Pao Chicken, Salt-and-Pepper Shrimp, and…
Silky tomato soup is like the little black dress of soups. Unadorned and paired with a grilled cheese sandwich, it’s a comforting lunch. Dressed up with simple garnishes, it makes…
If you've been intimidated by the thought of baking bread, take heart: It's not hard, especially if you consider this: First, it's okay to "cheat" by working the dough in…
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