This is a Girl Scout Cookie-inspired milkshake for grownups only, but you can leave out the booze if you want to make a version for kids. Head here for more Girl Scout Cookie-inspired milkshakes » 1 cup chocolate ice cream (about 6 ounces; 2 medium scoops) 2 cups butter pecan ice cream (about 12 ounces;…
Why It Works Infusing vodka with large quantity of cacao nibs for nine days produces liqueur with an intense chocolate flavor.Customize the liqueur by playing around with the spirit base, flavoring options, and sugar level. When I see the words “chocolate cocktail” or “chocolate martini” on a menu, I’ll often launch into a (ok, yeah,…
Avocados are the secret ingredient for creaminess.This keto mousse gets its rich, creamy texture from avocados. If you’re a little wary of using them in desserts, we promise its amazing. We have used it as the star of some of our favorite dishes like avocado ice cream and Vietnamese Sinh Tố Bơ. But in this case,…
This authentic soup is essentially an ancient doctor’s curative that combines the healing magic of chicken broth, the circulation-enhancing qualities of tree fungus and lily buds, and the antiseptic properties of vinegar. The heat isn’t from chiles — it’s actually from freshly ground white pepper.Bruce Cost prefers the flavor of Pearl River Bridge Golden Superior…
Ingredients:1 cup whole wheat flour or cornmeal, or chickpea flour (also called besan; sold in Middle Eastern, Indian, and health food stores)1 teaspoon salt4 tablespoons olive oil1/2 large onion, thinly sliced (optional)1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves (optional)
Smoky Joe Sliders Recipe This is a smoky twist on a traditional “Sloppy Joe,” served up mini-style on slider buns. I especially love the subtle sweet flavor that blueberry adds to barbecue sauce — who knew? Because it isn’t bound in a patty, you can also sneak much more nutritious purée into this dish.Click here…
1 lb Thai apple eggplants (see cooks’ note, below)2 tablespoons to 1/4 cup vegetable oil1 1/2 lb pork tenderloin, halved lengthwise, then sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick1/3 cup julienne strips peeled fresh or frozen grachai (lesser galangal or wild ginger; thawed if frozen) or drained bottled grachai, rinsed, or ginger3 oz Chinese long beans or…
Fresh black truffles are worth the splurge. They are available at some specialty foods stores and from Urbani Truffles (215-699-8780; urbanitruffles.com). Black truffles in jars are sold at specialty foods stores and Italian markets; the most flavorful are European winter black truffles.IngredientsMakes 10 servings4 cups whipping cream, divided2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme15 whole black peppercorns5…
Why It Works Lemon rinds are acidic enough to dissolve up to half their weight in sugar, imparting a strong flavor and vivid color without any added juice, flavoring, or dye.Nonreactive equipment keeps the syrup’s flavor clean and fresh.Pressing the rinds with a ricer, or through a cheesecloth, helps express the lemon’s essential oil. I…
This easy chicken pot pie casserole recipe is pure keto comfort food that’s great for a cold day or an empty stomach and won’t leave you feeling guilty (at least when it comes to carbs). The recipe comes from Dam Dillard’s “Keto Comfort Foods: 100 Keto-Friendly Recipes for your Comfort Food Favorites,” which has all…