Why It Works Making crème fraîche at home is an easy and cost-effective alternative to specialty store-bought versions.The bacterial cultures in buttermilk and yogurt thicken and acidify the cream, while also preventing bad bacteria from taking over.Adjusting the amount of buttermilk or yogurt and amount of time left at room temperature will determine the consistency…
This recipe for mushrooms roasted in the oven results in a dish that’s meaty, deeply flavored, and intensely savory. Why It Works Roasting in a moderate, 375°F (190°C) oven gives the mushrooms plenty of time to concentrate in flavor.Draining off the mushrooms’ exuded liquid partway through the roast assists in browning and speeds up cooking…
Calamari is like an upmarket version of fish sticks. It’s both comforting and slightly elevated. A lot of people get nervous about frying, or about seafood in general, but fried seafood is one of the easiest things you can make, and it cooks in less than two minutes. Just take some calamari rings, toss them…
Serves 6 or 3 hungry ones! Author Notes I always keep an eye out for interesting recipes wherever I go. We have in California a wonderful organic supermarket Bristol Farms, which releases a new issue of their magazine with recipes each season from different chefs. I pick up one every chance I have. The recipe…
In Epi’s 3-Ingredient Recipes series, we show you how to make great food with just three ingredients (plus staples like oil, salt, and pepper).Make this street-food favorite at home using just flavor-packed chipotle mayonnaise and crumbly Cotija cheese.Ingredients4 servingsVegetable oil (for brushing)4 ears of corn, husked1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1/4 cup…
Note: After cooling completely, these shells can be stored in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Fill these taco shells with soft scrambled eggs, or with charred corn. Vegetable oil 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated on a microplane grater Using a paper towel, spread a thin layer of vegetable oil…
Serves 5 Author Notes Pasta with broccoli happens to be a staple in my house. Not only is it simple to make with a few, easy to procure ingredients but everyone loves it and it can be prepared for vegetarians (leave out the anchovy), gluten-free (use gluten free pasta), diabetics (use Kamut pasta) and anyone…
This quiche is loaded with kale in a buttery breadcrumb crust. Why It Works This quiche is loaded with a full pound and a half of kale, a great way to use a large bunch.A simple coating of butter and breadcrumbs will keep your pie from sticking to the pan, giving you a nice bit…
Photo by Linda Xiao Serves 4 Author Notes Described by many fans as foundation of Indian Chinese cooking, Vegetable Manchurian is a spicy, hot, sour, intensely satisfying dish. Probably one of the rare, sumptuous dishes that leaves me so satiated and content, I crave for a dessert. —Annada Rathi Test Kitchen-Approved Ingredients For the Manchurian…
The key to great flavor is extremely high heat. Why It Works Cooking over high heat ensures the meat and vegetables get a strong sear on the outside without overcooking in the middle. A brief marinade seasons the beef ahead of cooking. There’s an old dirty joke about beef with broccoli that is neither particularly appropriate…