Serves 16 Cooking Time Prep time 15 mins, cook 5 mins INGREDIENTS ½ tsp coriander seeds 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil Juice of ½ lemon, plus extra to serve 10 turns freshly ground black pepper 16 plump scallops, roe and white muscle removed 16 thin slices flat pancetta PREPARATION Dry-roast coriander seeds (1 minute), then […]

Hazelnut butter The news: Move over, peanut butter. Hazelnuts have grown in popularity and are now available in spreadable form. Feel-good factors: Especially high in good-for-you monounsaturated fats, hazelnuts can help lower your LDL (“bad”) cholesterol. They’re also high in vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant. Ways to try it: Use hazelnut butter in our muffins or spread it on […]

INGREDIENTS 4 cups milk 1 cinnamon stick, 6 sprigs fresh mint, or 2 split vanilla bean (optional) 10 ounces semisweet or milk chocolate, cut into small pieces Whipped cream, for serving (optional) Chocolate shavings (optional) PREPARATION Heat milk to scalding in a medium saucepan. Add cinnamon, mint, or vanilla, if desired. Let steep 10 minutes. […]

Much more than a collection of remarkable soups, Mona Talbott’s Zuppe is also a wise and gentle tutorial on the “the beauty and delicious rewards of frugality” and how the humblest foods can be the most profoundly satisfying. In addition to 50 recipes, Talbott shares approaches and techniques that can change the way a cook thinks about […]

Glazed Pork Ribs With Horseradish Apple Slaw Serves 4 | Hands-On Time: 30m | Total Time: 30m INGREDIENTS 3 pounds baby-back pork ribs kosher salt and pepper 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar 1/4 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish 2 teaspoons cider vinegar 1/2 head Napa […]

How to choose: Choose cauliflower with compact, creamy white florets and bright green leaves. Old specimens will have a yellowish tinge and tiny black mold spots. How to store: Refrigerate cauliflower unwashed (moisture speeds decay) in a plastic bag in the vegetable compartment. Shelf life: 5 days. Any longer and its flavor and odor may become too strong. […]

A Guide to Buying a Good Wok For the unfamiliar, a wok is deep, round-bottomed, Asian cooking pan—think frying pan meets satellite dish—that’s great for everything from stir fry to soup to steaming. Get the most wok for your money with this buying guide. Like any other kitchen implement there are cheap woks, sturdy and […]

There are many types of peppers used in ethnic dishes from Mexico, the American Southwest, India and Asia all have local varieties to compliment their national cuisine. The “hotness of peppers is measured according to the Scoville Heat Index . The mildest peppers such as sweet bell peppers and cherry peppers are at the bottom […]

The bone structure that gives turkeys their signature silhouette can make carving a whole bird tricky. Why not start a new tradition this year: Break down your roast into manageable pieces of breast, thigh, and leg, then carve them into thin slices for a more refined presentation. 1. Put the turkey on a work surface. […]

INGREDIENTS For any size turkey up to 18 lbs. 2 gallons water 2 cups kosher salt 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup white sugar 1 yellow onion – quartered 2 lemons, juice and lemon parts 2 oranges, juice and orange parts 1/2 cup chopped thyme 1/2 cup ground black pepper 1/4 cup honey PREPARATION In […]