I had my first bircher muesli in Switzerland, where it’s a breakfast staple. I was at a breakfast buffet, and a large bowl of what appeared to be a thick and chunky porridge was presented in the center of the table. At first glance, I was unimpressed, but at the prompting of my Swiss friend,…
This Vietnamese-Style Shrimp Po’boy Brings the Mardi Gras Flavor
Imagine, if you will, fresh Gulf shrimp, juicy and aromatic with coriander and lime, combined with all the pickled goodness of a banh mi sandwich, slathered with a spicy-sweet mayonnaise and enveloped in a po’boy bun. This is the Vietnamese-inspired po’boy that we fell in love with in New Orleans’s French Quarter and the one…
Sometimes Using up Your Fridge Contents Results in a Scrumptious Soup
I’m in the process of getting ready to put my house up for sale, which means I’m trying to bring less stuff into the house and use up what I have. This includes the food in the fridge, and right now I have a butternut squash, a few onions, carrots, potatoes, and some garlic—all the…
A Scaled-Down Breakfast Casserole That’s Perfect for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is on a Sunday this year, which is a great excuse to plan a cozy breakfast. A breakfast casserole might be something you think of for serving a crowd, but with our scaled-down version, it’s the perfect breakfast for two. One of the best things about making a breakfast casserole for a crowd…
Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
These stuffed portobello “tartlets” are endlessly versatile, as roasted portobello caps are the perfect vessels for all sorts of toppings. I have stuffed them with creamy scrambled eggs for an elegant brunch, tomato sauce and mozzarella for a take on pizza, and ground veal and béchamel for an elegant first course. In this recipe, I…
For Tender, Juicy Chops With a Stay-Put Glaze, Take It Slow
On busy weeknights, boneless pork chops make a great centerpiece for a meal. Their mild taste makes them easy to pair with sides, they’re ready to cook straight from the package, and they don’t require hours of cooking to turn tender. But plain chops can be boring, so we like to gussy them up a…
Road Trip Fuel: Gas Station Coffee and Chocolate Muffins
In the middle of the night, partway through a cross-country drive, I unfolded myself from the driver’s seat at another random gas station. Someone special was waiting at the east end of Interstate 90, but the rig and I both needed fuel. Unleaded and Road Warrior Blend, respectively. As reliably as diesel hum at a…
Take a Break With a Banh Mi
The humble and satisfying sandwich can be found in nearly every culture. From classic American PB&Js to hoagies and burgers, wraps and clubs, pockets and panini, and an international smattering of open-face toasts and tartines, there is a version of a sandwich for every cuisine and appetite. In honor of the sandwich and its universal…
Molten Chocolate Cakes for Your Sweetheart
Life has been less than sweet this past year. So what could be better than a chocolate caramel dessert to cheer us up on this holiday of love? And remember, Valentine’s Day can be a time to let others know how much you appreciate them. This dessert makes six individual servings, but you can easily…
How to Make Homemade Dumplings for Lunar New Year—or Any Day
In many Chinese homes, dumplings are a traditional, must-have dish to celebrate the Lunar New Year, the most important holiday of the year. Families get together on New Year’s Eve to roll, fill, and wrap a feast’s worth of the plump, ingot-shaped parcels, an auspicious—and delicious—way to ring in the coming year. Across China, the…
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