This is a take on a classic Spanish tapa, made with a few simple ingredients that together create a sublime dish. You can also add a few sprinkles of red pepper flakes and a handful of chopped parsley, and serve the mixture on a toasted baguette. Serves 4 1/4 cup olive oil 6 garlic cloves,…
Flourless Chocolate Almond-Hazelnut Cake
If you can’t find already ground almonds or hazelnuts, you can grind your own using a coffee grinder or high-powered blender. The cake can be served with whipped cream or coffee ice cream, but frankly, it’s perfect as is. Serves 8 7 ounces high-quality dark chocolate (at least 70 percent cacao), roughly chopped 6 large…
Celebrate Artichoke Season as the Romans Do
The best thing about seasonal produce is that mother nature always provides us with excellent sources of the nutrients that our body needs at exactly the right time. Springtime calls to mind artichokes, asparagus, and fresh greens—just what our body needs to detoxify from the colder months. Artichokes in particular help us prepare our bodies…
How to Dye Easter Eggs, Naturally
The egg came first; let’s just get that out of the way. For millions of years before humans domesticated the feathered lizards known today as “chickens,” countless generations of amphibia and reptiles, including dinosaurs, were laying eggs. The egg is an amazing system for nurturing young beings that’s just plain awe-inspiring to contemplate. It’s also…
Ham It Up for Easter
A glazed ham is an easy way to prepare a celebratory Easter dinner—or any dinner, for that matter. It’s also a gift that keeps on giving, yielding a generous portion of meat that can be shared and repurposed in sandwiches, eggs, hash, soups, and salads. Ham is so easy to prepare because you begin with…
Rice Pudding Meets Caramel Custard in a Festive Tuscan Cake
I’ve never been to Massa and Carrara, two towns in the northwest of Tuscany, wedged between Liguria and Emilia Romagna. But a few years ago during a book launch in Volterra, I met Angela, a bookshop owner whose family had moved there from Massa and Carrara. She gave me the chance to get to know…
The Healing Power of Crumpets and Tea
A few years ago, my husband and I spent two weeks visiting family in England. We spent those early days of March blissfully free of the wind and snow that seems to linger at our Pennsylvania home, enjoying blooming daffodils in public gardens and alongside country roads. One day, the weather was warm enough to…
This Healthy Chilean Lentil Stew Is Hearty and Satisfying
This stew will satisfy your stomach and your taste buds. Don’t skip the parsley relish (salsa verde)—it’s easy to make and lends a tangy accent that balances the flavors of the lentil stew. We prefer French green lentils for this stew, as they don’t fall apart while cooking; regular brown lentils will also work. Chilean…
Add Some Spice to Your Meal With These Cumin-Roasted Potatoes
Seasoning potatoes with cumin and smoked paprika makes this side dish irresistible. It’s the perfect dish to accompany your favorite breakfast scramble, sandwich, or a baby green salad. To cook these potatoes to perfection, par cook the potatoes in boiling water, then toss them in oil and a spice mixture of cumin seed, fennel seed,…
Ask a Chef: Spring Lamb to Celebrate the Season
Whether for the Easter feast or an everyday meal, lamb is a classic choice for the springtime table. Here, chefs share some of their favorite lamb recipes—from centerpiece roasts to a rich ragù for homemade pasta—to help you usher in the new season. Boneless Leg of Lamb With Citrus-Mint Glaze From David Burke Chef and…
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