The term 'jazz' in recipes may have originated with Molly Baz, known for her charming way with words.
Jazz in this context typically involves ground nuts or seeds mixed with spices, similar to dukkah, to dress up vegetables and create a saucy coating. [ more ]
Passover Recipe: Cast-Iron Potato and Caramelized Onion Kugel
When it comes to comfort food, San Francisco cookbook author Micah Siva swears by potato kugel, a dish resembling a shareable hash brown or giant latke. [ more ]
Asparagus Soup celebrates spring produce with asparagus, leeks, and potatoes. It balances healthy veggies with indulgence like heavy cream and cheddar cheese.
The soup is nutrient-dense and flavorful, ideal for both sunny and rainy days and easy to prepare in one pot in 35 minutes. [ more ]
TasteFood: A springtime Meyer lemon salsa gives any dish gourmet glamour
Salsas go beyond basic red or green sauces and can include a variety of ingredients like herbs, peppers, citrus, and aromatics for freshness and flavor.
Key components of this springtime salsa are green garlic with sweet Meyer lemons, providing a blend of sweetness, sharp citrus, and mild chile heat. [ more ]
Using a reverse creaming method and layering blueberries evenly in the batter prevents sinking and ensures a moist, tender lemon-blueberry loaf. [ more ]
Recipe: Steven Raichlen's Italian-inspired Grilled Artichokes
Grilling artichokes on high heat brings out their natural sweetness and enhances flavor, challenging the notion that water-rich vegetables are easier to grill. [ more ]
Need a Weeknight Dinner? This Vibrant Shrimp Pasta Primavera Is Light & Divine
Shrimp primavera is a colorful, veggie-packed dish with shrimp, pasta, and a light cream sauce, perfect for a quick and flavorful weeknight meal. [ more ]
A simple and fresh cherry tomato salad with olives, nuts, and green onions can be easily turned into a full meal by adding shredded chicken and beans. [ more ]
TasteFood: Spring into a lighter season with Vietnamese-style spring rolls
Making Thai and Vietnamese-style spring rolls involves preparing and assembling ingredients in advance, making a healthy yet somewhat time-consuming treat worth the effort. [ more ]
Chocolate cupcakes are easy to bake with simple ingredients yet deliver rich flavor and moist texture, making them versatile for various occasions. [ more ]
Nasi Ulam is a heritage dish in Southeast Asia with variations in Malay, Peranakan, and Indonesian cuisine, using finely chopped herbs to enhance white rice. [ more ]
Thai green mango salad is a mix of salt, sugar, chilies, lime, and herbs; easy to prepare at home with a large pestle and mortar.
Recipe for Thai prawn salad includes rice noodles, prawns, shallots, radishes, red cabbage, green mango, bean shoots, mint, coriander, and peanuts. [ more ]
Flavorama is a book by Arielle Johnson explaining the basics of flavor science and its application with recipes included.
The book aims to bridge the gap between scientific knowledge and practical culinary understanding, addressing common misconceptions about flavor. [ more ]
Nigel Slater's recipe for purple sprouting broccoli on bruschetta
Toast sourdough bread, toast flaked almonds, blanch purple sprouting broccoli in stock, assemble with citrus zest juice, finish with ricotta or cheese and pumpkin seeds.
Be careful when handling cooked purple sprouting broccoli to keep it intact and not overcook to maintain its delicate texture. [ more ]
Spring feast recipe: Lemon, Rosemary & Olive Oil Cake
The springtime dessert Lemon, Rosemary & Olive Oil Cake combines surprising flavors like lemon and rosemary, and can be dressed up with segmented oranges for special occasions.
The recipe suggests making a flavorful rosemary-infused olive oil, incorporating a citrusy touch with lemon zest and juice, and serving the cake with whipped cream or confectioners' sugar. [ more ]
Rukmini Iyer's quick and easy recipe for roast red pepper orrechiette with pistachios and ricotta | Quick and easy
Using pistachios instead of walnuts in muhammara sauce creates an addictive and versatile dish.
The roasted red pepper orecchiette with pistachios and ricotta can be enjoyed with various serving options like pasta, prawns, or roast potatoes. [ more ]