A delicious bloody mary can be a pain to make, especially if you’re making a bunch of cocktails at a time. Instead, I find it easier to make a big pitcher of this mix ahead of time. That way, when you’re ready to serve a few cocktails, all you need to do is salt the…
Wisconsin-Style Beer-Battered Fish
Slipping your fish some beer might seem like overdoing it, but the beer in the batter releases a bit of carbonation when it hits the fryer, giving a lifting lightness to what will be a crunchy coating. 1 pound perch fillets (or cod, haddock, or walleye), patted dry 1 egg, beaten lightly 1 teaspoon baking…
An Easy Mediterranean Salad That Won’t Leave You Hungry
I’ll be the first to admit that I struggle with the whole lunch thing. If I haven’t prepared anything at the start of the week (which, to be honest, is most weeks), I end up eating some version of eggs on toast all week long, lamenting the fact that I should have just carved out…
Roast Chicken With Sausages and Potatoes
Roast chicken, seasoned simply with salt, pepper, lemon juice, and herbs, is perhaps the epitome of effortless cooking. For six people, look for an organic or free-range oven roaster (5 to 7 pounds) or two smaller birds (3 to 4 pounds), knowing that either way you will have some leftovers. I started adding hot Italian…
Repurpose a Favorite Savory Ingredient for Cake That’s Simple yet Sophisticated
One of the most attractive aspects of making a cake with oil rather than butter is the way it expedites the mixing process: There’s no waiting for butter to come to room temperature and then beating it with sugar before you even start to add the rest of the ingredients. The batter is ready to…
The Journey to Perfect Rice
I have nothing but tough love for those who claim they can’t cook a pot of rice. Quit acting so helpless. Cook the rice. If you screw it up, consider what went wrong and adjust. Like you do when making a sandwich. Which is much easier to screw up than a pot of rice. Not…
Upping Your Mash Game
What could be better than a rich and creamy bowl of mashed potatoes? How about a bowl of mashed potatoes infused with celery and horseradish? This fluffy bowl piles on the roots, with celery root and horseradish joining the mix. The result is a delicious side of potatoes, with an extra dimension of fragrance, flavor,…
30-minute Puff Pastry Glazed Doughnuts Are the Ultimate Lazy Breakfast
It’s hard to deny the satisfaction of freshly made doughnuts, be it fluffy yeasted doughnuts or rich and cakey doughnuts. But in my opinion, the very best homemade doughnuts don’t start with pulling out the stand mixer or heating oil for deep-frying. Instead, they start with a box of puff pastry. Unlike other doughnuts, puff…
Swap the Protein but Keep the Appeal of This Rustic Dish
The modern-day Italian American version of cacciatore typically contains bone-in chicken pieces in a garlicky, wine-enhanced tomato sauce studded with onions, peppers, and mushrooms. For a fresh revamp, we decided to use bone-in pork chops that had just enough fat to work well when braised. The bone adds flavor, and using bone-in chops honors the…
S’mores Rice Krispies Treats Are the Dessert Mash-Up You Need
Craving s’mores in the middle of winter? Whip up these Rice Krispies treats. They’re packed with everything you love about the classic summer camp treat—melty chocolate, crunchy graham crackers, and gooey marshmallows—without the need for a fire. To deliver graham cracker flavor in every bite, you’ll replace a portion of the Rice Krispies cereal with…
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