Photo by The Shared Plate Serves 2-4 Author Notes Subtle is rarely a word used to Korean food and this dish is no exception. Piquant, peppery and robust- the tender tofu juxtaposed with crisp bacon lardons and a spicy green onion salad is a Korean inspired “mapo tofu”. This dish is easily vegan and vegetarian…
Xi’an Famous Foods in New York knows that lamb and cumin go hand in hand. They serve this stew on noodles or in a bun (pictured). . Robyn Lee 12 oz. lamb shoulder, cut into 1/4 inch cubes, trimmed of most excess fat and gristle Neutral oil, for marinade and cooking 4 tablespoons cumin seeds,…
Photo by Dax Phillips Serves 6 Author Notes I was first introduced to nam khao while living in Dallas, Texas many years ago. It was served at a Thai/Lao restaurant, and when I read the ingredients, I could not resist. I was being adventurous in dining when living in Texas. The city was loaded with…
Makes 2 cups Author Notes If you haven’t been to Sicily you are missing out! Aside from the island’s natural beauty and history, the food is to die for. It’s all about location of course: the seafood, butter orange, capers, pistachio and almonds (just to name a few) are key ingredients of the Mediterranean Diet,…
Without fail, every time I hear “ratatouille,” I think of the animated movie that many of us have come to love, which succeeds in making the idea of a rat in a kitchen incredibly adorable and sweet, instead of the shrieking and panicky reactions typically associated with the discovery of such creature. Ratatouille, which comes…
Incorporating a few fermented black beans to a vegetable stir-fry—like this crisp version with baby bok choy—instantly adds a punch of flavor. Magical flavor beans (as I like to call them) are salty, a little funky, and a wonderful ingredient to have in your kitchen if you stir-fry frequently. Note: Hearty stem greens such as…
How would you rate Grilled Five-Spice Chicken?This is one of my favourite chicken recipes. It is utterly delicious!I loved this recipe- best grilled chicken I have made. I used chicken thighs and skinned them prior to grilling. Also, I don’t care for turmeric so I cut the amount in half and doubled the five spice…
1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil 12 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 4 tablespoons) 1/4 cup roasted sesame oil 2 red Thai bird chiles, finely minced 6 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds 1 teaspoon sugar Kosher salt Combine canola oil and 10 cloves minced garlic in a small saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, stirring, until it starts to…
Each Saturday afternoon we bring you a Sunday Supper recipe. Why on Saturday? So you have time to shop and prepare for tomorrow. Chicken, basted with a soy glaze inspired by Chicago Chef Stephanie Izard, offers a fresh take on the everyday bird. Jennifer Olvera Recently, Chicago’s Stephanie Izard (Girl & the Goat, Little Goat…
