Kerry Saretsky's Profile

Crispy Cod Cooked 'Unilaterally' with Creamed Leeks

Cthebird, so glad this turned out well for you! I'm thrilled you liked it. And it's a reminder to me to make this one again! Bon app.

Lamb Burger with Chunky Mint Tzatziki

Yes, that is exactly what to do with the pitas! Sorry if it was omitted. Crumple up the parchment, run it under the tap, wring it out. Wrap it around the pitas, and throw it in the oven until the parchment dries. I actually stole it from Jamie Oliver, but it works unbelievably well, and it's the only way I heat up pitas now.

Dinner for Two: Greek Lamb Burger with Chunky Mint Tzatziki

Thank you so much for the background! I never realized the linguistic link between the two. It is interesting how neighboring cultures have their versions of various dishes. In my mind, I think of harissa. I'm not sure which version was first!

Duck Burgers With Pickled Fennel and Prune Mayonnaise

I use breast meat because it's easier to grind, and I prefer it ground, frankly, to a full breast. The legs I prefer slow roasted and pulled, almost confit style. I think there's a tenderness to the breast which works as a burger.

Lavender, Lemon, and Honey Spatchcocked Roast Chicken

@TimoG Honey and butter get mixed together and then smeared onto the chicken.

@DaveMackmiller I'm thrilled to hear it!

And on timing, I'm sticking to my guns and agreeing with Kenji: If you're butter's slightly soft and you're good with your kitchen shears, 5 minutes.

Lavender, Lemon, and Honey Spatchcocked Roast Chicken

@GretchinF Haha if only a great chicken were a platform!

Lavender, Lemon, and Honey Spatchcocked Roast Chicken

Skin up, and I don't flip! And sorry about the small chickens--I live in Europe. I guess they must be smaller over here. Maybe try organic or free-range or heritage birds?

Duck Burgers With Pickled Fennel and Prune Mayonnaise

@Gina--quite!

Thanksgiving Dinner for Two: One Pan, One Hour

@VivATX At my supermarket, cooked chestnuts are sold in the baking aisle, in a vacuum-sealed box. I think the best thing to do is ask at the store. You'll have better luck at a Whole Foods than somewhere more traditional, I think.

Thanksgiving for Two: One Pan, One Hour

@VivATX Definitely you can swap--just make sure you cut the sweet potato nice and small so it cooks in the hour

@CatScan Sounds like a great idea!

Sicilian Pasta With Swordfish, Fennel, Mint, and Bread Crumbs

Honestly, I think swordfish is unique it its texture--tuna may be similar, but I think the flavor wouldn't be quite right. That being said, you could use another white fish for a slightly softer texture--perhaps something firm and flaky, like a halibut.

Sicilian Pasta With Swordfish, Fennel, Mint, and Bread Crumbs

@kimthaism Your comment brought tears to my eyes! Thank you for welcoming back, and for remembering Mr. English. So lovely.

And I agree. I found this method so exciting! I was actually thrilled to read your comment to find out that I wasn't crazy or alone in my enthusiasm. I love the texture and comfort of a meat sauce, but I'm just not as crazy about meat as I am about fish, and swordfish has that perfect steak-y quality. I hope you try it, and let me know what you think. And what your parents thinks!

Fall-Apart Lamb Shanks Braised with Mustard and Mint

@Duckwise Ahh you made me so happy with this comment! This is my fiancé's favorite dish. We love it at my house, and I'm always thrilled when other people love it. It is good for spring, isn't it? Love the tacos idea.

Dinner for Two: Chunky Cherry Tomato Shrimp Puttanesca

Halibut would be awesome.

French in a Flash: Green Tapenade Pasta Salad

@meowzer Thank you so much for letting us know! It made my day!

French in a Flash: Tuna, Tomato, and Basil Tartare

@Jersey Mike Until it's fixed, here's it is on my blog: http://www.frenchrevolutionfood.com/2012/07/paris-knock-off-fresh-tuna-tartare-with-tomato-and-basil/?section=eat

Bon app! Happy Valentine's.

Dinner for Two: Spicy, Smoky Bean Cakes with Lime Slaw and Charred Avocado

Yay! Glad you like...

French in a Flash: Salt-Baked Fish Stuffed with Herbs and Lemon

Hi Agnes: you want to pack the salt mixture all around (just not inside). So underneath, up the sides, and on top, creating a kind of salt shell.

Dinner for Two: Fennel-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Sweet Onions

@imwalkin You could definitely spend the time searing; it would certainly give more flavor. But I decided in the spirit of this column to keep it as simple as possible. It really works without the sear, especially because of the fennel seed crust on the outside.

@seriouslyyummy Thanks!