Note: You may know Carolyn Cope as Umami Girl. She stops by on Tuesdays to help us cook through seasonal surplus with ease. [Photographs: Carolyn Cope] Ever since my inaugural trip to Zuni Cafe in San Francisco with my sister...
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There are only two ounces of meat per person in this recipe, but don't worry—you won't miss a thing. A mix of spicy, sweet, and sour flavors make for a food party in your mouth. I love using flank or...
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Editor's note: We're pleased to welcome back Gretchen VanEsselstyn of Chile Pepper Magazine, who will be along weekly with Serious Heat, a column devoted to the most mouth-searing food out there. This week, though, in honor of the Super Bowl,...
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Salads tend to be a casual affair. A little bit of whatever is in the fridge, all topped with a simple vinaigrette. But searching for a way to use some big beets, I came across this old-school recipe for Thousand...
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Tuna Tataki Sashimi Salad with Matsuhisa Dressing -serves 4- from Nobu Now, by Nobuyuki Matsuhisa Ingredients 4 1/2 ounces boneless skinless tuna fillet Sea salt Black pepper A little grapeseed or olive oil For the Sliced Salad: 2 cucumbers...
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I adore escargot: the chewy, earthy flavor; the delicate shells; and most of all, mopping up all the melted garlic- and parsley-infused butter with chunk of baguette. Sara Jenkins, author of this week's Cook the Book selection Olives &...
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I realized while eating this dish that I don't cook nearly enough lamb. I've always considered it too expensive (lamb chops), or more suited for a crowd (the whole leg). I've had great success braising lamb shanks, but that's...
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Photograph from seaworthy on Flickr Panzanella (tomato-bread salad) and pappa al pomodoro (tomato-bread soup) both intimidated me as a home cook—until a couple of loaves of old bread forced me into trying them. As it turns out, it’s pretty hard...
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No Greek dish get me quite as much as
halloumi, a salty hard cheese made of goat and sheep's milk that comes to life when grilled or pan fried.
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I first encountered jicama as a topping for great tacos. I was floored by the taste and texture—it had the crunch of an apple but none of the sweetness. Since I had a lot leftover, I wanted to see what else it could do.
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