Category Archives: Others

Mugua Ji (Sweet And Sour Chicken Stir-Fry)

Ingredients:1 tbsp. kosher salt1 tbsp. sugar1 tbsp. cornstarch1 tbsp. white wine vinegar3 cups canola oil2 medium russet potatoes, cut diagonally into 1″ chunks4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, each quartered¼ cup Asian chile paste2 tbsp. minced jalapeño or serrano chiles9 oz. thinly sliced green papaya6 ribs celery, cut into 2″ pieces1 4″ piece ginger, unpeeled and

Creamy Polenta

Yield: 8 servings, about 1/2 cup each Ingredients 1 ⅓ cups cornmeal 6 cups cold water 1 teaspoon salt Directions Combine cornmeal, water and salt in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes. Partially cover the pan, reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally

Red Pistou Salmon

Red Pistou Salmon I find there’s something in the sturdiness of salmon that makes it a good dance partner.  And by that I mean, it stands up both to the wet-noodle waltzers that don’t lead, that don’t add anything really, that let the salmon shine on its own.  And to the aggressive, step-on-your-toes partners that

Peach Pie Ice Cream

Photo by James Ransom Serves 4 Author Notes This dairy free, vegan ice cream, made with sweet, sticky roasted peaches, is sure to astound you with its simplicity. No fancy ice cream maker needed here: a food processor is all you’ll need to whip it up! —Gena Hamshaw Test Kitchen-Approved Ingredients 4 Frozen bananas, cut

Mediterranean Picnic Snack

After a long holiday weekend filled with yummy goodies, having a variety of healthy lunch recipes of light foods will help you get back on track. Fiber- and protein-rich choices like Caprese Avocado Toast and No-Cook Black Bean Salad will help keep you full and energized throughout the afternoon. From sandwiches to soups and salads

Puff Pastry

Photo by Sharon Radisch Serves 8 Test Kitchen-Approved Ingredients Dough 2 tablespoons active dry yeast 2 tablespoons sugar 1 1/2 cups milk, warmed to room temperature 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 3 cups pastry flour 2 teaspoons salt Butter Packet 2 cups butter, at room temperature 1/2 cup all-purpose flour Directions Dough Add the yeast

Garlic Scape Pesto

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Baked Falafel

Summer is here and I am digging on all of the summer bounties.  Once again I am trying desperately to get some zucchini into our lives.  Lenny is like a five-year-old when I serve it, and I have found if I sneak into a few recipes he is totally okay.  This recipe for a deliciously