Plantains are not that popular in the U.S., but the rest of the world eats them up. They are a starchy staple of many tropical countries' diets. Wikipedia lists no fewer than 23 regional dishes that revolve around plantains. In...
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I love pretty much anything pickled, cucumbers, tomatoes, mushrooms, watermelon rind, okra, even pickled eggs. I have to say that my favorite pickled item is the onion. Those little pickled pearl onions in my jar of cornichons disappear way before...
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The following recipe is from the July 1 edition of our weekly recipe newsletter. To receive this newsletter in your inbox, sign up here! When it comes down to it there are really only two schools of hamburger philosophy. The...
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I consider myself lucky for the fact that my childhood dentist's office was located in very close proximity to an ice cream parlor. When it came time for my brother's and my twice-yearly dental exams my mother decided that we...
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Independence Day is a day for fireworks and barbecues and, most importantly—in my opinion, at least—burgers. There is no need to tell you that we are big fans of burgers here at Serious Eats; we like them so much that...
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I think that french fries are underappreciated. Sure, everyone eats them and enjoys them but do we ever really stop to think about the process of the french fry? I hadn't until I started working in a restaurant kitchen...
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- serves 4 - Adapted from Bobby Flay's Mesa Grill Cookbook by Bobby Flay, with Stephanie Banyas and Sally Jackson. Ingredients 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 cup whole milk 3 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese (12...
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The Mesa Grill Burger, from Bobby Flay's Mesa Grill Cookbook, is a cheeseburger with a flavor boost. Extra cheddar cheese, sweet and crunchy Vidalia onions, and a horseradish mustard all make for good accompaniments. Flay advises to be sure not...
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- serves 4 - Adapted from Bobby Flay's Mesa Grill Cookbook by Bobby Flay, with Stephanie Banyas and Sally Jackson. Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 small red onion, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, finely diced 1 1/2 pounds assorted...
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- serves 8 - Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil 2 shallots, finely diced 2-inch piece fresh ginger root, peeled and finely grated 1/2 cup fresh orange juice 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar 1 lb cranberries 3 tablespoons...
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