Egg whites. Nature’s food glue. What sort of nuts to use? Any nuts you like. We used almonds, pecans and cashews for this batch. As for the spices, we used chipotle powder for its smokey spiciness. You could easily use regular chili powder, cayenne, Chinese Five Spice, or Garam Masala. Just remember you’ll want something sweet, something spicy, salt, something zesty, and a touch of acidity. Add the brown sugar and chipotle powder and mix well....
The History of the Chocolate Sidecar On one hand, we can look all the way back to the Crusta Cocktail of the 1800s, or the Sidecar of the 1920s, to strip this drink down to its elements: A classic sour cocktail made with cognac, fresh citrus, and a touch of sweetness. On the other hand, you have the modern legend Wayne Collins to thank for this cocktail. Collins created this 2005 riff on the classic by substituting both creme de cacao and tawny port for the curaçao in the typical Side Car....
An egg cream may look like a milkshake, but the creaminess of the milk is less pronounced and diluted by the seltzer—it has a unique, fizzy, and light chocolate flavor. Why is it Called Egg Cream? No easy answer here. Some historians argue that “egg” in egg cream comes from the Yiddish word echt, which means genuine. Others claim it’s a variation of a drink that did use eggs and cream— both popular cocktail ingredients in the 19th century....
Oh yes, and some grated cheese is folded into the whipped egg whites. More cheesy structure for the nest. Ingredients in Cloud Eggs All you need are three ingredients—egg, salt, and cheese. The hardest part is whipping the egg white. And the result? Fun egg yolks nested in a “cloud.” We love it! This approach for making eggs has been around for ages. I’ve adapted ours from an “egg nest” or “nid d’oeuf” recipe in a whimsically illustrated French children’s book about cooking, called “La Cuisine Est un Jeu d’Denfants,” or “Cooking Is Child’s Play” (English translation 1965)....
This popular noodle salad mixes slick, bouncy rice noodles with long strips of vegetables, a vinegary dressing, and spicy chili oil. While most restaurants in Kunming serve this salad as part of a larger meal, I think it is a perfect summer lunch or light dinner all on its own. To the bemusement of my Chinese neighbors, I often enjoyed it that way. When I make this dish in the U....
I consulted my trusty Mushrooms Demystified handbook, sent photos to my mycological society friend Beth, and was assured that these indeed were morels, which are not only safe to eat, but are considered a delicacy. Tonight, we finally got around to eating those morels picked last spring, in this exquisite cream of wild mushroom soup. Special garnish idea: high quality green extra virgin olive oil is really quite something drizzled over this soup, along with some crusty bread for dipping....
Here is a fresh and easy asparagus soup that makes delicious use of our seasonal asparagus. The base is just onions, a little garlic, lots of chopped asparagus, broth (either chicken or veg), and chopped fresh parsley. We blanch the pretty asparagus tips separately so we can add them at the end as a pretty garnish to the puréed soup. You can blanch the tips while the soup is cooking, so there’s no added time....
They’re irresistible hot right off the skillet—let them cool just a little so you don’t burn your mouth! Serve them as appetizer or snack, with a little flaky sea salt and a squeeze of lemon. A glass of bubbly would also be nice. You may be transported to a terrazzo in Italy! Medium Zucchini Are Best While you could use any size zucchini, about 8 to 10 ounces each are best....
Sometimes I think people don’t use their crockpot much because it takes a little advance planning and usually there is a long cooking time associated with any slow cooker recipe. Even though the cooking time isn’t you physically standing and slaving over a hot stove, there’s something about seeing 8 hours of cooking time on a recipe that just makes it “feel” hard. But really guys, it’s time to get over that mental block....
Dakgangjoeng makes for a great game day appetizer accompanied with an ice-cold beer. The recipe is not difficult, but because it involves a few different steps, I recommend saving it for when you have a little more time. Once you get the hang of the process, you will find yourself craving and making it for a weeknight dinner, too. It’s just that good! The Steps for Easy Dakgangjeong Dakgangjeong is typically made with whole wings and drumsticks....
In Denmark, they’re served on a big platter on special occasions, especially for birthdays when they’re called fødselsdagskringle. But they’re just as likely to be eaten and enjoyed with family and friends on a regular Sunday with coffee in hand. A Danish kringle is made with a very rich yeast dough rolled thinly and wrapped around a sweet almond filling. Before baking, it’s topped with sliced almonds and pearl sugar or turbinado sugar, which toasts and caramelizes in the oven....
Making This Whole30 BBQ Sauce This homemade Whole30 (+ Paleo) compliant BBQ sauce is so easy to make! It only takes about 5 minutes to whip this up and the sauce will last for 2-3 weeks in the fridge. You can also scale the recipe as needed to make more or less sauce to suit your needs. Looking for more? Check out this post featuring 6 Easy Whole30 Sauces! How Long Can You Store Homemade BBQ Sauce?...
Make jalapeños escabeche, or pickled jalapeños! What Is Escabeche? Pickled jalapeños, or escabeche, are served as a condiment with many meals in Mexico. Chilies, onions, carrots, cauliflower are pickled with the jalapeños. My mother used to buy jars of escabeche when I was a child. The chilies can be cut up and used for many dishes. Process the jars following the hot water bath canning method. You can skip this if you like, but you’ll need to refrigerate the unsealed jars and use them within a few months....
You only need two tools to put these cookies together: a bowl and a fork. The peanut butter base is simply married with eggs, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Once combined, chocolate chips are folded in and the cookies are ready for the oven. You can have cookies ready in less than a half hour, with almost no dishes. The texture of these peanut butter cookies are crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside....
Confit is a slow cooking method that preserves food by typically submerging the food in fat (though sugar-based confit is also common) while cooking it at a low temperature. Prior to refrigeration, confit was a traditional preservation technique used to store food for months. Duck confit is one of the oldest foods utilizing this technique. Excitingly, chefs have taken the confit process to new levels in the last few years....
It’s a bold and tasty meal Khadija Hemmati, a Charlottesville-based chef from Afghanistan, considers easy enough to make for her family of six after a busy work shift. It’s also one she cannot imagine missing from the sofreh—a cloth laid on the floor for eating—on Eid el-Fitr, a festival that marks the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. Although gholpi is not traditionally served during Eid, it’s one that Khadija blurted out with sparkly eyes and a giant smile on her face when I asked her to teach me how to make her favorite Eid dishes....
This recipe is sure to satisfy your craving for this classic treat. Just as indulgent as what you’d find at a bakery, these cinnamon rolls are buttery and jam-packed with cinnamon flavor. Though they will not rise as much as a conventional roll, they’re still super tender—especially the pillowy edges where the rolls have snuggled up with their neighbors. They’re a perfect breakfast for the holidays or any weekend when you want a little something special....
Serve them as an appetizer with a glass of wine or at the table alongside a bowl of soup. Or just snack on them all by themselves. Be warned, however: It’s impossible to eat just one. These cheese crisps couldn’t be easier to make. Just grate some cheese, add a little flour and spice, and stir in a spoonful of crunchy seeds. You can drop them on a baking sheet with a tablespoon, but a 2-inch round cookie cutter helps keep the unwieldy little shreds of cheese from scattering....
I do not like them Sam-I-am. I do not like green eggs and ham. You can’t blame Sam-I-Am’s friend. The forest green ham and eggs in the book don’t look entirely appetizing. But what if we added one letter and a couple commas to the dish? So instead of “green eggs and ham” we have “greens, eggs, and ham”? This is a combination that anyone could love, especially in a grilled cheese sandwich with Gruyere....
