The idea of making a three-layer cookie bar seems daunting, since the process often involves baking and assembling the dessert in stages. But we figured out a way to do it in one go to make it easier for the home baker. The trick for this cookie bar is making one dough do double duty,…
Lemon Cupcakes Taste Like Pure Sunshine
Chocolate and vanilla may be the perennial cupcake flavor favorites, but in my house zingy lemon cupcakes are our top pick for celebrations. These homemade lemon cupcakes have a delicate, moist crumb that’s infused with the bright flavor of fresh lemons. Finish these tender cakes with just enough of a perfectly (not-too) sweet lemon buttercream,…
Spring’s Wild Bounty, at the Forager’s Fingertips
The wild greens of springtime are on the rise—in the woods, by the creek, near the tracks, and in your garden, where they are known as weeds. These plants can be intensely bitter and aromatic, making their flavor too strong for many palates. For those who haven’t yet acquired a taste for them, turning these…
This Fancy-Tasting Halibut With Lemon Caper Sauce Comes Together in 30 Minutes
Sweet, flaky halibut is a true dinnertime luxury. Because the white fish doesn’t come cheap, I like to save it for special occasions. When I do splurge, I want the halibut to be the star. In this recipe, I simply dress pan-seared fillets with a warm lemon caper butter sauce — it’s understated elegance that…
A Breakfast That Looks and Tastes This Good Is Worth an Early Wake-Up Time
This delicious frittata is loaded with a medley of colorful vegetables. Start cooking the vegetables on the stove and finish them up in the oven with the egg mixture. To serve, top with avocado slices, grape tomatoes and a touch of sriracha. Rainbow Frittata Serves 4 Active Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Ingredients…
New Purple Tomato Reaching Grocery Shelves This Year
A new tomato, genetically engineered to produce very high levels of the cancer-fighting antioxidant “anthocyanins”, which as a result have turned the usually red fruit into a deep purple, is set to be released in markets this year. Anthocyanins—also found in berries—are thought to offer protection against cardiovascular disease and age-related degenerative diseases as well….
Spice Up Your Carrot Life
Carrots deserve our attention. They are more than just a ubiquitous vegetable you hope your kids will eat. Sure, these colorful roots are a blast of nutrients and naturally sweet. They’re a go-to method to ensure we get our daily dose of vitamins. They undeniably play an important supporting role in stews, soups, and sauces,…
Cheese Soufflé
View the print-ready version of this recipe. When I was an apprentice at L’Auberge Chez François, a charming French restaurant right outside of Washington, DC, one of my jobs was prepping the soufflé dishes for the evening service. It was tedious because there were so many of them. Soufflés are always popular menu items because…
It’s Patio Season! Adjust Your Menu Accordingly, Starting With This Patio-Perfect Pork Dish
The time has come to welcome our backyard patio into its delightful role as dining room. Entertaining outdoors, with smoky smells wafting from the grill, reduces the anxiety of more formal situations. Friends, sparkling aperitif in hand, relax easily into conversation around the grill. The menu needs to reflect the chill atmosphere. Steaks or chops…
Sole Piccata Is Perfect for the Busy Home Cook
This is one of those dishes you can put together in just a few minutes, and I often make this recipe on a busy weeknight. Delicate, mild sole fillets are quickly sauteed and finished with a lemon, caper butter sauce. I like to add a colorful garnish topping of sauteed lemon slices that have been…
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