I used to have a bad habit of buying herbs, using a small amount, and leaving the rest to wilt in my fridge. But then one day I had a thought: Instead of throwing the herbs away, what if I blended them all up into an easy herb sauce? As it turns out, this was…
No-Frill Burgers Perfect for a Family Dinner
If you’ve never had a smash burger before, you’re in for a treat. These no-frills burgers are exactly what they sound like: ground beef that’s cooked in a skillet and smashed with a spatula to create rough, craggy little patties. It’s that rough, uneven texture that allows the edges of the patties to crisp up…
Liquid Test Drive: Tips for Visiting Wine Country
Decades ago, visiting wine country was limited to the few areas of the country with wineries. Outside California, that meant upstate New York and a tiny handful of hamlets scattered hither and mostly yon. Today, that number has expanded to just about every state, including Texas (i.e., Hill Country), Ohio (i.e., Lake Erie), Idaho (i.e.,…
The Full English: In Praise of the UK’s Most Beloved Breakfast
Once the epitome of conspicuous consumption—a way for the landed gentry to flaunt their wealth—the English breakfast remains at the top of the foodie hit list for visitors to the UK. Indeed, leaving without having at least one full English is tantamount to heresy—certainly on par with swerving grits in the Southern United States, or…
Sandwich Art on a Plate
There’s something very pleasing about an open-faced sandwich. While simple in concept, the open sandwich construction is popular in myriad cultures. For instance, it’s known as bruschetta in Italy, tartine in France, or smorrebrod in Scandinavia, and the arrangements range from simple and minimal (such as a smear of garlic and tomato) to hefty and…
Rhubarb Compote: A Taste Memory, Updated
Growing up in Los Angeles, I couldn’t wait to go to Knott’s Berry Farm for a fun family day. But I really couldn’t wait for our early dinners. Picture a big plate of fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, and cherry rhubarb sauce. The rhubarb was so unexpected and delicious. I’ve made rhubarb pies and…
The Family Table: The Simplest Salad Dressing
Submitted by Valerie A. Winters, Brackney, Pennsylvania I grew up in a home with Lebanese parents. My father immigrated to America in the 1920s; my mom grew up in the same home I grew up in, in Binghamton, New York. We ate mostly ethnic food, but the simplest and most delicious recipe was our salad dressing….
This Savory Galette Makes a Great Lunch or Dinner
A galette is like a pie, except the crust is only on the bottom and the sides and it’s a totally free-form dish. No pie plate here! A good galette has a crust that is nice and crisp. But the filling can create a problem. Most veggies are filled with water, which can make the…
How to Make Coconut Milk at Home
I use coconut milk often and liberally in my kitchen. Its flavor packs a punch and enhances a myriad of dishes, from soups and stews to curries and baked goods. I also love using it in smoothies or simply sipping it on its own with a dash of cinnamon. Up until recently, I was tethered…
3-ingredient Herb Butter Steak Bites Will Become an Instant Favorite
It’s no secret that everything is better with butter, which is why I can’t keep quiet about this steak dinner any longer. Tender morsels of steak are seared in a sizzling skillet of melted butter, then finished with fresh herb butter just before serving. Whether you pair it with al dente noodles or crisp-tender broccoli,…
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