Chef’s Notes: In this recipe, the first steps are the most important. Browning the meats, and letting them stick to the bottom of the pot, creates a foundation of flavor. When you add the onions, celery, and bell pepper, these aromatic vegetables will give off enough juice to deglaze the bottom of the pot, creating…
Eggs belong in more places than just your kitchen
Eggs, eggs and more eggs. We all know the “Incredible edible egg” jingle from the seventies? People have been eating eggs for thousands of years. Most of us can cook eggs many different ways, and nearly all of us have cooked or baked with eggs at some point. There are other ways to use eggs…
The One Ingredient That Makes At-home Steak so Much Better
In need of a new steak dinner recipe? Look no further than your morning cuppa for inspiration. That’s right: This steak’s spice rub starts with ground coffee beans, and is balanced by the sweet molasses flavor of brown sugar and earthy ground coriander. When the steak hits the high heat of the pan (or the…
Bite-Sized Salmon Pieces Cook up Quickly After a Two-Hour Marinade
My friend had been telling me about a dish she made when she had little time. She gave me a rough idea of what she did, and I then made the recipe my own. The salmon is cut into bite-sized pieces and coated with an assertive yogurt herb marinade. The herbs are complementary, and the…
Summer Fun Starts in the Kitchen Making Creamy Paletas
A summer treat that’s fun for kids and adults alike, paletas are easy to make and simply delicious. And while fresh fruit tastes best, you can also use 1 pound of frozen strawberries, thawed and drained on paper towels, in this recipe. Strawberry Cream Paletas Makes 6 paletas 3 1/2 cups strawberries, hulled 1/2 cup…
Transform Grilled Salmon With a Three-Ingredient Sauce
Three ingredients you probably already have on hand—curry powder, yogurt, and lemon juice—meld into a mouthwatering sauce that transforms simple grilled salmon. This healthy and easy dinner recipe comes together in just 20 minutes. Salmon With Curried Yogurt and Cucumber Salad Active Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Serves 4 1 1/4 pounds salmon…
Garlic Scapes Add Punch to Roasted Tomatoes
I visited a local farm on the weekend to pick some strawberries, and noticed that garlic scapes are in season right now. Garlic scapes are only in season for a short time, so I picked a bunch up with the idea of turning them into something fabulous. Garlic scapes are the stalks that grow from…
The Code of Slaw
When I ask a chef for a recipe to print in this column, I know it’s no small request. It’s the core blueprint of their business. A storehouse of value and trade secret all in one. Amazingly, most agree. But when I showed up at Tia’s Big Sky Artisanal Mexican Restaurant to pick up my…
Making a Stone Fruit Mess
It’s summer, and I’m greedy. The stone fruit is impossible to resist right now. The farmers markets are teeming with peaches, nectarines, and plums. I oblige and bring home bags stuffed to the brim, only to return for more the next day. It really isn’t a challenge to slurp through the juicy bounty, but when…
The Family Table: Grandpa’s Famous, Fail-Proof Blueberry Pancakes
Submitted by Stephen A. Sands (aka Grampa Steve), Edmonton, Alberta, Canada “Are you going to make your blueberry pancakes, Grandpa?” That’s a familiar question when our family gathers together on Sundays or for special occasions. You might get the impression that the question is only asked at special events, when in fact, it has been requested whenever…
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