#flavoring

#flavoring

Lasagna is, by no means, flavorless, even in the most simple recipes. Amping up the richness won't always work when you try to revamp it. What you need instead is the lemon's contrasting brightness and the way its acidic edge slices right through all the heaviness. One ingredient after another, it lifts the entire dish from within. The tangy cheese finds a companion in the sparkling zest, one that balances out its rough edges.

"When it comes to brining pork ribs, I suggest overnight," he says. "This will bring out the flavor and tenderize the ribs."