Heidi Swanson, who blogs about healthy food on her excellent website 101 Cookbooks, shares this lightened bread pudding in her cookbook, Super Natural Every Day. INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing the dish 8 ounces whole wheat bread, ...
Maple, Pear and Ricotta Parfaits Recipe
The Good News The ricotta in these parfaits is full of calcium, and the pears are loaded with fiber. To add flavor, Marisa May poaches the pears in water infused with maple syrup and lemon juice. The poached pears can also be served separately with granola or yogurt. INGREDIENTS 2 ...
Double Drive-Thru Veggie Burgers Recipe
Vegan chef Chloe Coscarelli is famous for her deliciously charred veggie burgers. For a “special sauce,” she swaps out mayo for silken-tofu mayonnaise to make a tangy-sweet vegan take on Thousand Island dressing. INGREDIENTS SAUCE 6 ounces soft tofu, cubed 3 tablespoons ...
Couscous Salad with Turkey and Arugula
Sweet raisins, crunchy nuts, spicy arugula—this couscous salad boasts an interesting array of flavors and textures. We include strips of roasted or smoked turkey to make it a meal, but you can leave them out for a meatless salad. INGREDIENTS 2 cups water 1 teaspoon salt 1 ...
How to Make Kentucky Mule
This play on a Moscow Mule and a Mint Julep will delight any sized crowd. Served up in copper Mule cups and mixed by the cup or by the bowl, it will be the star cocktail of your next spring or summer party. INGREDIENTS BY THE CUP: 3 ounces ginger beer 3 ounces limeade 1 ...
Black Cherry Charred Citrus Old Fashioned
Blending the mellow flavor of Bulleit bourbon with rich black cherries and the complex flavor of charred citrus makes for a delightful new twist on a classic old style cocktail. INGREDIENTS 2 ounces black cherry infused Bulleit bourbon 2 ounces black cherry juice 2 ...
Salted Grapefruit Bourbon “Martini” Recipe
The perfect balance of sweet, salty, sour and icy cold bourbon in one beautifully packaged, elegant cocktail worthy of a special summer evening occasion. Salted sugar syrup is a delightful addition to your cocktail repertoire and you will find that it enhances many of your favorite ...
Modernist Gingerbread House Recipe
We said goodbye to convention this holiday season and enlisted stylist Lani Halliday and photographer Deidre Schoo to recreate the architectural masterpiece, Pierre Koenig’s Case Study House #22 (Stahl House), as a gingerbread house. This stunning structure comes to life with ...
Poached Salmon with Cucumber Raita Recipe
Gently simmering salmon in a flavorful white-wine broth is a classic cooking method that gives the fish a delicious flavor and a delicate texture. Serve this hot or at room temperature. Raita, the cooling condiment served in India, makes a superb sauce. INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 ...
Crisped Sous Vide Duck Breast with Port, Juniper Berries and Oranges
Sous vide cookery is safe, convenient and easy. Cooking inside of a sealed container allows you to lock in flavors, juices and fats unlike any other technique. It’s a foolproof method of cooking your favorite foods with precise temperature control. It’s also extremely versatile—from ...
How to Make Coconut Rocher
Master chocolatier Jacques Torres makes this super-simple, two-ingredient chocolate treats around the holidays. They would also be fantastic with roasted slivered almonds folded into the mixture. INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips 3/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes HOW ...
This warm and spiced Glogg - Nordic Mulled Wine is the perfect drink for the holiday season. INGREDIENTS MULLED WINE: 4 bottles red wine (not too rich on tannins) 30 grams cloves 30 grams cardamom 2 whole cinnamon 40 grams fresh ginger sliced 50 grams dried lingon ...
With delicious peppermint-flecked centers, smooth white chocolate coating and a dusting of sparkly white sanding sugar, these Christmas cake pops will be a festive addition to your holiday gatherings. INGREDIENTS 3 candy canes (1.5 ounces) One 12-ounce pound cake, cut ...
Deep-Fried Wontons Recipe
These deep-fried wontons couldn’t be more simple and classic, but they offer a huge flavor upgrade over takeout. Slideshow: More Asian Recipes This recipe originally appeared in CHINA: THE COOKBOOK by Kei Lum and Diora Fong Chan. INGREDIENTS Wontons 2 ounces/50 ...
This classic pork egg rolls fry up crisp and golden. This recipe originally appeared in CHINA: THE COOKBOOK by Kei Lum and Diora Fong Chan. INGREDIENTS 2 cups (16 fluid ounces/475 milliliters) vegetable oil, plus 1 tablespoon for frying 2 ounce/50 gram pork tenderloin, ...
How to Make Deep-Fried Shrimp Balls
These crispy Chinese shrimp balls make a fantastic party snack. They get a sweet kick from a Chaozhou tangerine sauce. This recipe originally appeared in CHINA: THE COOKBOOK by Kei Lum and Diora Fong Chan. INGREDIENTS 1 pound 5 ounces/600 grams uncooked shrimp ...
These garlicky steamed scallops come together in less than 30 minutes, making for a quick and easy appetizer. This recipe originally appeared in CHINA: THE COOKBOOK by Kei Lum and Diora Fong Chan. INGREDIENTS 8 sea scallops 3/4 ounce/20 grams mung bean vermicelli 4 ...
Sichuan-Style Wontons in Red Oil
Chinese food experts Kei Lum and Diora Fong Chan fill these Sichuan-style wontons with ground pork and napa cabbage. The wontons are topped with a red oil flavored with chili powder, garlic, ginger and crushed Sichuan peppercorns. Bonus: The wontons can be made ahead and frozen ...
These crispy tofu balls are are served with a fiery condiment that couldn't be simpler: salt mixed with ground Sichuan peppercorns. This recipe originally appeared in CHINA: THE COOKBOOK by Kei Lum and Diora Fong Chan. INGREDIENTS TOFU BALLS 1 tablespoon dried ...
Pot stickers, known as jiaozi in China, are a kind of meat or vegetable-filled dumpling, commonly eaten across Asia. While the dumplings can be boiled, steamed, or fried, the popular method is to fry the dumplings in a little oil, add a bit of water, and then cover to steam ...
Chocolate-and-Pistachio Biscotti
Kevin Sbraga varies these wonderful nutty biscotti, sometimes dipping them in melted dark chocolate for an extra layer of flavor. INGREDIENTS 1 stick unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup sugar 2 large eggs 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped 1 tablespoon dark rum 2 1/2 cups all-purpose ...
Be the star of a cookie swap with these gorgeous sandwich cookies. INGREDIENTS COOKIES 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 sticks (1/2 pound) unsalted butter, softened 1 ...
How to Make Biscochitos
This recipe for biscochitos, rich cinnamon-sugar cookies from Mexico, makes an extra-large batch so there’s plenty for your holiday cookie swap. INGREDIENTS 1 pound pure lard, at room temperature 2 1/2 cups sugar 3 large eggs 1 tablespoon Pernod 6 cups all-purpose ...
This recipe, made with store-bought eggnog, is a festive spin on the typical whipped cream. It’s perfect for topping pies, pancakes, ice cream, hot chocolate or even eating by the spoonful. INGREDIENTS 1 cup heavy cream 1/3 cup store-bought eggnog 2 tablespoons ...
No ice cream maker? No problem! This no-churn Eggnog Ice Cream, topped with crushed candy canes, is here to make your holiday easier and tastier. Slideshow: More Ice Cream Recipes INGREDIENTS 2 cups heavy cream 1/4 cup store-bought eggnog One 14 ounce can ...
Eggnog Mashed Sweet Potatoes
This comforting side dish is creamy, perfectly sweet, and has a terrific eggnog flavor. Slideshow: More Sweet Potato Recipes INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup store-bought eggnog 1/4 cup whole milk 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 ...
This version of oatmeal is sweetened with eggnog and topped with chocolate shavings and a drizzle of maple syrup. INGREDIENTS 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats 1 cup store-bought eggnog 2/3 cup whole milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ...
Around the holidays, master baker Eli Zabar uses his leftover brioche for this incredibly simple and super versatile bread pudding. Zabar likes to serve it with his favorite jam or stewed seasonal fruit, but it’s also great with a drizzle of maple syrup and a dollop of whipped ...
Wondering how to make sushi without rice? Try these vegan tramezzini sushi rolls, prepared with a slice of bread filled with tofu and mixed vegetables. INGREDIENTS Bread (8 thick slices, white, crusts removed) Vegetable spread Carrot (2, cooked, thinly sliced lengthways) Cucumber ...
Transform ordinary baked potatoes into a full dinner with these chili-topped spuds. In this healthy recipe, we use sweet potatoes for an added nutrient kick. Sprinkle on extra toppings as you see fit—sliced scallions, chopped fresh cilantro, diced avocado and sliced jalapeños ...
Salsa-Black Bean Burgers Salsa and some pantry staples give this vegetarian bean burger recipe tons of flavor. We use crushed tortilla chips to bind them together, making them a great vehicle for using up those crumbs that inevitably fall to the bottom of the bag. INGREDIENTS (8 servings) 1/2 ...