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Ask Ottolenghi: what's the best way to get a garlicky flavour into tomato pasta sauce?

To achieve a pleasingly strong garlic taste in tomato sauce, slow-roast garlic for a mellow but bold flavor. Basil can be highlighted by using fresh basil leaves and adjusting salt and pepper levels. [ more ]

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The Best Ways to Cook Asparagus

The versatility of asparagus allows for various cooking techniques to bring out different flavors and textures, such as roasting and broiling. [ more ]

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1 week ago

Make Yourself a Meatloaf

Cook with the intention of enjoying delicious leftovers the next day. Meatloaf and shake and bake chicken thighs can be transformed into satisfying sandwiches and meals. [ more ]

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4 days ago

Recipe: Here's how to slow roast vine-on tomatoes

Nancy Silverton slow-roasts vine-on tomatoes for vibrant flavor and versatile usage. [ more ]

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The wizards of orzo, from soups to risottos

Orzo is versatile, resembling barley or rice, ideal for soups, pilaf, and risotto-like dishes, offering a creamy texture when cooked. [ more ]

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Soothing Meals With Assertive Flavors

Eggs can be a versatile ingredient for creating various dishes.

Make-ahead sauces can streamline meal preparation. [ more ]

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The 80 Most Exciting New Spring Cookbooks for 2024

Publishers now release big hits in spring too, leading to a longer list of exciting cookbooks.

Diverse cuisines and culinary traditions are showcased in this season's cookbooks with unique recipes and cooking techniques. [ more ]

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Joe Trivelli's recipes for pumpkin soup, pheasant pie, radicchio and pears and baci di Hammersmith

Carnival celebrations in Veneto are approaching, bringing delicious radicchio to the table.

Recipes in this article prioritize flavor enhancement over fussy technique, with options for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. [ more ]

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How to make Thai green curry recipe | Felicity Cloake's Masterclass

Green curry is a modern classic in Thai cuisine with fresh and fiery flavors that are a wake-up call to the palate.

Making green curry paste from scratch enhances the aromatic freshness compared to using a store-bought version. [ more ]

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Consider the egg - and when you do, consider deep-frying it. Holy Basil shares a recipe for Thai omelet

Eggs are a versatile ingredient suitable for any meal of the day.

Chef Arpapornnopparat's kai jiew dish is an iconic Thai omelet with a fluffy texture and great taste. [ more ]

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Holy Basil's Kai Jiew (Thai-Style Omelet) With Prik Nam Pla

Thai street-food can be recreated at home with simple dishes like kai jiew, the iconic Thai fried omelet.

Use the right amount of oil and maintain proper heat for a fluffy consistency in the omelet. Check oil temperature with a thermometer. [ more ]

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4 days ago

Recipe: Here's how to slow roast vine-on tomatoes

Slow-roasting small vine-on tomatoes enhances flavors for versatile use in dishes. [ more ]

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Salt-Crispy Chicken Vesuvio, a Chicago Classic

Embrace cooking with the oven before the summer heat arrives to explore new recipes and possibilities.

Try out a modified clam pizza recipe with a unique flavor profile by following a no-recipe approach. [ more ]

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Become a baker with recipes for blueberry biscuits, muffins and pie

Baking pies can be intimidating for those who are used to cooking intuitively but can serve as the perfect vehicle for celebrating a harvest. [ more ]

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These Asparagus Recipes Will Make You Love This Spring Veggie!

Asparagus is a versatile vegetable that can be cooked in various ways including roasting, broiling, grilling, sautéing, boiling, steaming, or blanching. [ more ]

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How to Cook Fish Perfectly-in the Microwave

Cecilia Chiang was a pioneer in introducing Northern Chinese cuisine to America.

Microwaving fish can lead to perfectly steamed results with even cooking and enhanced flavors. [ more ]

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Microwave-Steamed Fish

Microwaving fish wrapped in microwave-safe plastic wrap can provide evenly cooked, clean results.

Achieving a delicate and balanced flavor for Cantonese steamed fish involves using minimal ingredients and a high-heat oil finish. [ more ]

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Pork Loin with Balsamic Mustard Rub

Achieve perfect pork loin with balsamic mustard rub by grilling at 350F and monitoring until reaching 165F. [ more ]

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Recipe: Ina Garten takes beef stew up several notches

Ina Garten's beef stew from her cookbook Modern Comfort Food uses boneless short ribs and fennel for a flavorful twist.

The preparation involves cooking the stew slowly in the oven, allowing the flavors to develop over time. [ more ]

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Chicken katsu, weeknight rescue

Shallow-frying chicken cutlets makes chicken katsu more weeknight-friendly and less messy than deep-frying. [ more ]

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Herbs and spices galore: Fadi Kattan's recipes for Palestinian-style vegetables

Mujadara is a popular dish symbolizing home for many Palestinians. Mafghoussa is a versatile, cold or room temperature side dish that can accompany meats or be enjoyed as a light meal. [ more ]

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Grilled onions with eggs, and chive bread pudding: Yotam Ottolenghi's recipes for alliums

Transform onions and garlic into a main dish by making them the star of your recipe instead of just a background note. [ more ]

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Nigel Slater's recipes for tenderstem with garlic hollandaise, and blueberry yoghurt cake

Add simplicity to spring greens with minimal seasoning like olive oil, herbs, and lemon juice.

Incorporate variety by pairing green shoots with ingredients like ham, smoked trout, and ricotta in salads.

Enhance dishes like tenderstem broccoli with garlic hollandaise by infusing flavors with ingredients like garlic leaves or spinach.

Celebrate the freshness of spring ingredients like cabbage by using minimal seasoning to highlight their natural flavors. [ more ]

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Rachel Roddy's recipe for scafata, or Roman spring vegetable stew | A kitchen in Rome

Broad beans are a versatile ingredient that can be enjoyed in various ways, such as raw with pecorino or cheddar, or in dishes like Scafata, a brothy stew with spring vegetables. [ more ]

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Rachel Roddy's bean puree with radicchio and fried bread dippers recipe | A kitchen in Rome

The food mill is an important and versatile tool in the kitchen, despite its frustrating aspects.

The food mill is particularly effective at separating pulp from skins, seeds, and fibers, resulting in a flavorful sauce. [ more ]

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4 months ago

French Onion Tart

Caramelizing onions properly requires most of the water in them to evaporate, which can be achieved by pre-salting and starting them in a covered pot.

Adding water towards the end of cooking helps dislodge browning sugars from the bottom of the pot, ensuring even caramelization. [ more ]

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Our Neapolitan Pizza Secrets, Revealed!

Master Neapolitan pizza authenticity at home. [ more ]

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Is there any wine that goes with asparagus? | Fiona Beckett on drink

Cooking asparagus in different ways affects wine pairing, contrary to the myth that wine doesn't go with asparagus. [ more ]

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Your (Vegetarian) Spring Cooking Checklist

Spring brings an array of fresh produce for cooking and eating.

Incorporate canned and frozen alternatives in recipes to enjoy seasonal dishes year-round. [ more ]

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Importance of practice in cooking for excellence

Regular repetition of cooking techniques makes one a better cook. [ more ]

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"Gordon Ramsay's Method Is Just Old, Inaccurate Folklore": People Are Sharing The Cooking Advice They Ignore At All Costs

Salting vegetables during the cooking process makes them tough and watery according to StankyPeteTheThird

Using less water to cook pasta can lead to starchy pasta water that helps the sauce adhere better according to Ross Yoder. [ more ]

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How Will I Know if My Braise Is Ready?

Properly cooking braised beef is crucial for tender meat. Overcooking can result in tough, dry meat despite being soaked in liquid. [ more ]

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Soy-Braised Chicken Legs

Soy sauce chicken is braised in a fragrant stock of soy sauce and aromatics, not barbecued.

Cooking whole chickens in a master stock contributes to a richer, deeper flavor over time. [ more ]

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7 Expert Tips for Cooking Chicken

Understanding various chicken labeling in stores

Tips for preparing chicken including spatchcocking and avoiding dry meat [ more ]

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Food & drink

Everything You Need to Cook Pakistani Food at Home

Pakistani cuisine focuses on layering flavors with spices and techniques passed down through generations.

Essential spices for Pakistani cooking include turmeric, coriander, cumin, and red chile powder. These spices help build layers and depth of flavor. [ more ]

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A Creamy One-Pot Pasta That Pretends It's Risotto

The starchy water from cooking pasta is key for silky sauces.

Technique of cooking pasta like risotto for velvety texture. [ more ]

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4 months ago

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How to make the perfect chicken rendang recipe | Felicity Cloake's How to cook the perfect

Rendang is a popular Indonesian dish that is commonly made with beef, but the chicken version is also delicious and quicker to make.

The chicken rendang retains more of its luscious coconut-based sauce, making it a wetter dish than the traditional dry rendang. [ more ]

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This 15-Minute Blackened Chicken Will Change Your Dinner Game Forever

Blackened chicken is a versatile and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed in various meals like sandwiches, salads, and tacos.

The process of blackening chicken involves cooking it in a cast iron skillet with a Cajun-style spice blend until crispy and blackened, creating a smoky depth of flavor. [ more ]

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An Easy One-Pot Chicken Dinner That's as Generous as They Come

Comfort food is about ingredients complementing each other, creating satisfaction.

Technical skills are important, but loyalty to appetite and facilitating flavors play a key role in cooking. [ more ]

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NYC food

The Owner of Miss Ada Has a New Wood-Fired Restaurant

Theodora, a new restaurant in Fort Greene, finally opens after a year and a half of planning.

The menu at Theodora features around 20 dishes, mostly seafood, cooked over a big charcoal fire in the open kitchen. [ more ]

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4 months ago

What Makes Chicken and Rice Even Better? A Little Bite.

Achieving a layer of crispy, golden rice at the bottom of the pot is prized across cultures.

A simple hack to achieve crispy rice is to spread cooked, oiled rice on a sheet pan and bake it at high heat. [ more ]

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Sertac Dirik's recipe for onion dolma filled with brown crab and rice

You can customize dolma with various fillings like crab meat, as long as it complements rice. [ more ]

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Learn How to Cut Asparagus Like a Pro

Trimming asparagus involves cutting off the tough bottom part with a knife rather than snapping it off. [ more ]

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6 years ago

How to Make Scrambled Eggs Perfectly, Every Time

Scrambled eggs can go wrong easily; require careful cooking techniques, No fancy equipment needed; basic tools suffice, Fresh eggs and a good nonstick skillet are crucial [ more ]

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