Category Archives: Others

Gooey Cinnamon Cake

Who was more thrilled than I to find that Deb thanked me in The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook for lugging a big sack of French cocoa powder to New York City for her? But just after I read that in the acknowledgements, my head started reeling, thinking that others would start asking me to bring them

Simple Sicilian-Style Grilled Steak

Photo by Bobbi Lin Serves 4 Author Notes When I think of the Silician sauce salmoriglio, I typically think grilled fish. But it’s pungent and flavorful enough to stand up to red meat, and it makes a great, quick marinade—perfect for when you haven’t planned ahead or just want a good steak fast. For steak

Coconut Milk Fudge (Topra Pak)

Photo by David Loftus Prep time 10 minutes Cook time 10 minutes Makes 25 to 30 little fudges Author Notes This is a fairly ancient Gujarati sweet, traditionally made using fresh coconut and milk that has been reduced for hours. As coconut trees don’t readily grow where I live now, and there’s no need to

Warm Potato Salad With Bacon And Fennel

Serves 8-10 Author Notes Growing up I lived across the street from a German family. Mrs. Baum would make this fabulous potato salad, and I would always have at least two servings! I have recreated this salad my way, with the addition of bacon and fennel seed. – CherylDLee —CherylDLee Test Kitchen Notes Having always

Spicy Beans

There’s nothing better than a big ol’ pot of beans, especially when they’re seasoned with peppers. Serve with cornbread.Advertisement – Continue Reading BelowIngredients4 c. Dry Pinto Beans1 whole Ham Hock1 whole Onion, Diced2 whole Red Bell Peppers, Diced4 cloves Garlic, Minced2 whole Jalapenos, Sliced2 tsp. Salt, More To Taste2 tsp. Chili Powder (optional)2 tsp. Black

Chicken Cutlets with White Wine and Garlic

Stack cutlets in a double layer in a 1-gallon freezer bag. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons butter, wine, garlic, and thyme and whisk to combine. Season with pepper. Pour marinade into bag with cutlets and freeze (see below). To serve, thaw chicken in refrigerator overnight. Remove cutlets from bag and discard marinade. Gently

Sweet Potato and White Bean Dip

Makes at least 2 cups of dip Author Notes This dip is a great way to use leftover roasted garlic cloves or entertain unexpected guests in a pinch. I prefer to eat it with Red Hot Blue tortilla chips, but you can always throw in a pinch of cayenne and eat it with veggies. —alyson

Cry Your Eyes Out Onion Soup

Serves 6 Author Notes I used four (five, counting garnish) types of onions in this soup. It is a simple soup but it has lots of flavors. The onions really got to me. I cried all my mascara off! I hope it makes you happy. —dymnyno Ingredients 2 large yellow onions, large chop 2 large

Bhutanese Red Rice and Apple Compote

Serves 4 Author Notes The grain challenge inspired me to finally break out the red rice I’d purchased and hadn’t yet cooked. Once I tasted the rice, although I can think of many uses, I decided to go with it’s slightly sweet flavor. I really wasn’t sure what to call this; it’s not a true