I cook them slowly for several hours, then baste them with the pan juices and briefly broil them to brown the fat. It’s so good, that I’ve been making it regularly ever since. Apart from being super tasty, these ribs are also very easy to make, and I love the fact that leftovers are REALLY good - almost better than the freshly cooked dish. At home, after some research, I developed the following recipe, which resulted in tender, succulent, and very flavorful ribs....

I love serving them over buttery mashed cauliflower, and the leftovers are wonderful too! I adore lamb. I realize that not everyone likes this bold-tasting meat, but I find it so intensely flavorful! The shanks are especially fun to eat. They’re like huge drumsticks - I feel like a cavewoman when I eat them. 😀 So I make this recipe quite often. It’s truly easy, and I always try to make extra, so that I have yummy leftovers....

A Twist on Spinach Artichoke Dip Instead of making a classic spinach and artichoke dip, I doubled the spinach usually called for and added feta cheese for a saltier dip. (Be careful not to add too much salt while you cook the spinach, since feta is pretty salty on its own.) If you’re really missing the artichokes, though, go ahead and add a can. Just halve the amount of spinach....

Spatchcocked chickens say moist when grilled over low heat – no fear of dry, tasteless grilled chicken with this recipe! Combine this with a tasty ginger-orange marinade, and you’ve got one fantastic summer meal. So what is spatchcocking, anyway? Spatchcocked chicken is really just the same as butterflied chicken with another name. The name originated from the name for small, young birds, but it eventually morphed into the name of the cooking technique....

A sweet potato side dish to impress! I actually don’t have that many sweet potato side dishes in my repertoire. I think it’s because when I think of potato side dishes, I tend to think crispy (like Duck Fat Potatoes) or creamy and cheesy (like Potato Dauphinoise). So sweet potatoes are never my natural choice. For one, cream + cheese + sweet potato sounds like an odd combination to me (perhaps someone can prove me wrong here)....

The basil in the garden is so full, it’s spilling over the garden bed walls! Even the monster cucumber plant can’t keep it down. There is still plenty of corn to choose from at the farmer’s market, as well as bright shades of colorful bell peppers. Here’s a simple risotto that showcases the best of the summer vegetables — bell peppers, corn, and basil. Enjoy it now, while we still have a few days of summer left!...

This Tater Tot casserole combines all of these items into one delicious breakfast dish. It makes a great dish for a weekend brunch, or add it to your meal plan and eat it for breakfast throughout the week! Some of you might know this casserole as “a hotdish,” a term that originates in the upper Midwest. A hotdish typically contains a starch (like potatoes), a meat, and vegetables. This breakfast Tater Tot casserole follows the same basic formula....

Nowadays, a cappuccino at the aforementioned Pacific Northwest juggernaut (or at any number of trendy cafes throughout the country) will set you back a pretty penny, so some budget-conscious cappuccino fans with an interest in the barista arts instead opt to make their very own version of this milk-and-espresso classic. While a top-of-the-line espresso machine doesn’t come cheap, the savings over time (compared to a lifelong habit of getting cappuccinos to-go) more than outweigh the expense....

What I do recommend, however, is investing in a corkscrew that will take you through thick and thin. Are you a minimalist when it comes to opening wine? Do you prefer an opener that can simultaneously sit on your bar as a piece of art? Or has your experience been hand and wrist strain after opening a few bottles of white wine for a weekend dinner party? No matter your needs, there is a corkscrew for you....

The first decision is easiest since your kitchen cabinetry will either have space for a slide-in model or not. When it comes to size and features, think about how often and how much you cook. If you like getting creative in the kitchen and have a full cookware collection, you should invest in higher-end features like a built-in air fryer and flexible cooktop elements. If you prefer to eat out (or salads) more and only use your kitchen for the basics, those same features would go to waste....

A food chopper is also a safer option if you aren’t a pro with a kitchen knife—such as for making those small diced cuts or, in some cases, mincing. It’s the perfect tool for someone who likes to cook but may not be as proficient in the kitchen, or for someone who needs to get food on the table faster. A food chopper is often smaller than a food processor, although it can be used for similar purposes....

The two most common kinds of juicers are centrifugal juicers and masticating juicers. The former pulverizes ingredients with tiny teeth on a quickly spinning basket, these work quicker but can be loud and make more foam. (Many come with lidded pitchers and built-in strainers so you can’t taste the difference.) Masticating juicers use augers with metal teeth to “chew up” produce, which takes longer but extracts more juice from the pulp....

Keurig made a name for itself as one of the first single-serving coffee makers for home use. Considering all of the ways you can brew coffee at home, from complex to simple, Keurig is our all-around favorite when it comes to ease and speed. The brand offers a wide range of coffee machines in various sizes and with all sorts of features. From compact miniature coffee makers to expansive machines that can whip up frothy lattes and more, there is a Keurig machine for every kind of coffee drinker....

“I store my favorite knives on magnetic racks. I really like the magnetic rack. It cuts down the clutter in my prep area,” says Quintin Middleton, Artisan Culinary Knifemaker at Middleton Made Knives on Saint Stephen, South Carolina. “Also, it secures the knife and it is not banging against other cutlery or other kitchenware.” To help me find the top magnetic knife holders, I tested all the holders here in my own kitchen....

This three-cheese lasagna with pesto and greens is not only a great way to use up a lot of summer produce you’ve been hoarding, it also keeps and reheats incredibly well throughout the week. The richness of three kinds of cheese – Parmesan, ricotta, and mozzarella – contrasts beautifully with a creamy basil pesto and supple greens in this lasagna. Sautéed mushrooms provide a meatiness that still feels light, and a healthy bit of garlic keeps things lively....

Ueno is a major rail station hub that you’ll likely be passing through at some point during your visit to Tokyo! It’s a bustling suburb with a large park famous for Cherry Blossom viewing, a brilliantly rustic street market, as well as a mountain of excellent eating and drinking options. If you’re wondering if Ueno is worth visiting in its own right, the answer is YES! While Ueno is an excellent stopover choice if you’re on your way elsewhere, we also find ourselves in Ueno just because we’re fond of the area – and especially the food, of course!...

What kind of sausage should I use? For this stuffing recipe, you’ll need to use ground sausage (mince). Ground sausage is often sold in various flavors. You can use a mild country sausage Italian sausage, maple sausage, or even a spicy sausage. Any sausage that you think would blend well with the flavors here will work. Can I use dried herbs? You can use dried herbs, but to achieve the best flavor for this delicious dish we highly recommend using fresh herbs....

This is a reader-favourite recipe included by popular demand in my debut cookbook “Dinner”! Really crunchy Baked Chicken Tenders There is no feel-good story behind these crunchy Oven Baked Chicken Tenders. Quite simply, I am yet to meet anything deep fried that I didn’t love, but a) my waistline can’t afford the real thing every time I feel like it; and b) I reserve deep frying for “special occasions”. Because… well, you know....

This is a reader-favourite recipe included by popular demand in my debut cookbook “Dinner”! Welcome to Day 10 of the inaugural Holiday Salad Marathon, a series where I’m doing the polar opposite of the usual sugar-loaded baking countdowns out there: I’m bringing you a new salad recipe every day through to Christmas Eve! Today, it’s a salad that’s an ode to summer! Vietnamese Chicken Salad While this exact salad is not strictly authentic, the flavours, texture and spirit of the dish I drew heavily from traditional Vietnamese food....

But watermelon sprinkled with salt is how many people enjoy the fruit, so perhaps it isn’t too far of a stretch to consider that it might be good with salty cheese? Last week my curiosity was finally satisfied when I was served such a salad at a dinner given by my friend Peg. I couldn’t wait to recreate it! It’s wonderfully refreshing and light, and perfect for heat-wave days like we are having now in California....