Have you ever had agedashi at a Japanese restaurant? I can’t get enough of this dish. Tofu pieces are quickly sautéed in hot oil until each side is golden brown and crisp. Presented on a simple rectangular platter, the agedashi is accompanied by a sweet sauce of dashi, mirin, and soy sauce broth. No matter…
Beef and Stout Pie: How to Make an Irish Pub Classic at Home
With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, you’ll find all sorts of Irish American foods popping up on menus. There’s the classic boiled dinner of corned beef and cabbage, and buttered soda bread with its tender, biscuit-like crumb. Added to these wholesome traditions, you’ll find decidedly unorthodox, but popular treats such as green-tinted shamrock…
3 Tricks for Thick, Chewy Cookies Every Time
Thick cookies are often chewy cookies—and we made recipe choices to create cookies that are nice and thick! First, we use more brown sugar than white sugar: Brown sugar contains more water, so it helps make cookies moister and chewier. Next, we let the dough rest for 30 minutes before shaping and baking the cookies….
This Satisfying Winter Gratin Needs to Be on Your Dinner Table
You’ll love the flavors in this satisfying side dish. The onion adds to the slight sweetness of the celery root, while the Gruyere adds to its nuttiness. This is a decadent dish that smells delicious and comforting as it bakes. Just be sure to let it rest after it comes out of the oven. Cooling…
These Mini Muffins Are so Sweet They Might End up Being the Apple of Your Eye
A good snack to keep on hand, these mini muffins can be stored at room temp for a few days or frozen so you can have them whenever you need them. If the muffins are frozen, thaw them at room temperature, and then refresh them by placing them on a rimmed baking sheet and warming…
The Family Table: Sweet Treats—and a Larger-Than-Life Grandmother—From Small Town USA
Submitted by Donna Rinehart, Dover, Pennsylvania Off the bus from school House smells of banana bread We eat the whole loaf! My grandmother, Mildred Whitaker (Gram), was born in 1905 and lived most of her life in Cooperstown, New York, where she worked for many years at the Baseball Hall of Fame as secretary to Howard…
Warm Up With Melty, Cheesy Stuffed Pasta
If food is a metaphor for a blanket, then cover up with this. Melty, cheesy stuffed pasta shells, smothered in a bright tomato sauce—and, of course, more cheese—are exactly what we need right now. This is a dish that will please everyone, no matter their age, and warm you up when the weather is miserable…
Red Velvet Cheesecake Is Just the Right Amount of Over-the-Top
In the world of cakes, red velvet demands your attention. Special occasions call for cake, but red velvet is the special occasion. There’s something so celebratory about it. Cheesecake has a similar status—it’s not an everyday bake, and the thought of it suggests a bit of indulgence. Combining the two gives you a stunning dessert…
3-Ingredient Chocolate Tart
Three ingredients—chocolate, eggs, and butter—meld together to create a smooth, rich, and chocolatey tart that will have your guests fainting in their chairs. It’s so simple and clever, and even more importantly for some, it contains no flour or added sugar beyond what’s in the chocolate. Dark chocolate is a must, and do splurge on…
3 Ways to Fall in Love With Chocolate—Sweet, Savory, and Boozy
We just can’t help but fall in love with chocolate. The ingredient is intertwined with sweetness and romance; not to mention that eating it tells our bodies to release endorphins, the feel-good chemicals in the brain. The magic of the cacao bean is as strong today as it was for the ancient Mayans and Aztecs….
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