Chef’s Notes I love this recipe because when I was a kid, my mom made country potatoes. I remember there was a magic well in the middle of the potatoes, filled with milk and butter – it was the food of the gods! Later I added the smoked pork knuckle to enhance the dish, but […]
Evolve this recipe and get a printable desktop version here. A long time ago, I used to squeeze. You may be familiar with the exercise: if you don’t have a special device, it involves balancing the plates and maybe a heavy can to press the tofu for about half an hour. The reason? To make […]
With the seemingly endless supply of convenient chicken recipes for weeknights, it can be easy to forget that chicken was once considered a delicacy. Flipping through my copy of “Escoffier’s Cookbook”, I was struck by the opulence attached to the bird. It has starred in dozens of recipes, wrapped in puff pastry, dipped in cream, […]
Adam Romo’s Braised Beef Arepas By Adam Romo The Cracker Box Friday, March 4, 2022 I love this dish and have brought it to the breakfast scene time and time again for its versatility and ease of production. It can be filled with cheese or made into a sandwich-style dish. In this app, we’re going […]
Who agrees that the best part of winter is that you can drink a bold red day and night, while enjoying a comforting bowl of your favorite soup or stew? I took the Silk & Spice tasting notes and created something so delicious and decadent, and easy to recreate at home. In fact, this […]
Chef’s Notes This is probably my favorite recipe in this book. I was so proud of myself for turning a mundane side dish, braised greens, into a dish with complex and delicious flavors. Inspired by smoor tomatoes and onions – a traditional South African dish eaten as a sauce, relish or side dish – I […]
Chef’s Notes It’s a dish I learned to make in the fancy kitchens I grew up in, but it’s so easy to replicate at home. It’s like a fancy take on beef stew: just as comforting but with a tangy twist that makes it perfect for a family Sunday dinner or for entertaining very important […]
A recent blind tasting proved a point to my partner. With two open bottles of red wine on the kitchen counter, I convinced him that I needed to open a third. The other two just weren’t good. Luckily, a family member received one with the caveat that she didn’t particularly care and didn’t know why […]
Why yes, we fire up the grill in the middle of winter. Here, dark beer adds layers of Maillard comfort to braised onions and a bratwurst burger from scratch (but simple to make). Bratwurst Burger with Braised Onions and Spicy Mustard Serves: 2 1 lb (454 g) ground pork ½ teaspoon of sugar ½ teaspoon […]
Ah, the holiday hangover slump. So many events to attend, gifts to open, cookies to eat and people to see. Even during these dark times of COVID-19, people seemed to brave the elements – and the virus – to see each other. I watched the news on canceled flights, stranding people in weird cities when […]
Leave enough space between the pieces of meat for them to brown rather than steaming. Photos by Bill St. John, for UCHealth. Praise the embers. This method of cooking meat in a humid environment (rather than roasting it in a dry place called an oven) is the perfect porridge for the winter. The best feature […]
WWith the seemingly endless supply of convenient weeknight chicken recipes, it can be easy to forget that once chicken was considered a delicacy. Flipping through my copy of The Escoffier cookbook, I was struck by the opulence attached to the bird. It has featured in dozens of recipes, coated in puff pastry, topped with cream, […]
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BATON ROUGE, Louisiana (WAFB) – Varied greens have always been a southern staple. These greens tend to grow in poor soil and often grow along a road or in a hilly, rocky area where few others grow. Many people complain that these green vegetables are difficult to wash, so they wrap them in a pillowcase […]
With the seemingly endless supply of convenient chicken recipes for weeknights, it can be easy to forget that chicken was once considered a delicacy. Flipping through my copy of “Escoffier’s Cookbook”, I was struck by the opulence attached to the bird. It has starred in dozens of recipes, wrapped in puff pastry, dipped in cream, […]
OThe ne-pot or one-pan kitchen is ideal for all sorts of reasons. Not only does this save on washing up, but it also makes for really tasty dishes, as all the different flavors have time to meet and really blend, rather than first meeting on the plate. . Which makes it a win-win especially right […]
Braised dishes, with long simmered flavours, are the quintessence of comfort food. Especially on a cold Minnesota night. When most of us think of these familiar dishes, classics like beef stew, chicken and dumplings, and smothered pork chops come to mind. And while these are all satisfying and delicious options, sometimes we crave something with […]
Roast, toast and the deeper malts of stouts, porters and dark ales find echoes in other flavors of the season – the smoke from a bonfire, a cup of coffee or hot cocoa, a little chocolate, the caramel dessert at a picking family. No wonder these beers find such food compatibility, whether in the dish […]
Grapes reign supreme in French alcohol, whether fermented into the nation’s legendary wines or distilled into cognac or armagnac. But beverages that contain apples at their core are just as deserving of our love and attention. For the best examples, look to Normandy, in the northwest of the country. The region’s crisp, funky ciders offer […]
This one-pot Thanksgiving meal might convince you to ditch the roast turkey for good, thanks to a braise that guarantees tender meat and a flavorful cooking liquid that eliminates the need for gravy. Because braises are so forgiving and flexible, you can adapt this recipe to your needs. If you want an even slower braising, […]
Now that the fall season has officially kicked off, it’s time to braise. After all, it’s the season for fleeces and woolens, lighting the fireplace and reaching for our Dutch ovens. It’s time for cozy warmth and slow-food days, with the aromas of meat and spices wafting through the house. It is intended for braises, […]
Eggplant crostini Preperation 5 minutesto cook 1 hourServes 4 1 whole head Garlic500g large black eggplants (i.e. about 2), or 1 large purpleSalt1 lemon2 large or 4 small slices leaven20g red miso – we use it to add a savory and umami touch to the procedure; if you prefer, use anchovy paste instead1 tonion seeds1 […]
Friday evenings are for winding down after a busy and stressful work week. Spend less time cooking dinner and more time on the things you love to do in the spirit of wellness. This juicy and flavorful Red Wine Braised Ribs recipe is the perfect Friday meal for you and your loved ones. Serve the […]
DDespite its commercial success, the Instant Pot is not the most popular vessel in food writing circles. It lacks a certain romance of being “involved” with your food, artificially speeding up the natural course of time it takes to braise a dish. It doesn’t look as romantic as a clay pot used to simmer beans […]
A skillet is all you need to make this quick braise of juicy pork chops and tender fennel. Bonus: The braising liquid turns into a delicious sauce that you’ll want to drizzle over a piece of crusty bread. This recipe was featured as part of our Fall Ingredients photo gallery. Yield: 3 servings Difficulty: Easy […]
As with most foods, your idea of pot roast is probably the version you grew up eating. For me, it was a piece of beef surrounded by potatoes and carrots in an oval roasting pan speckled with black. There was no cooking of the meat to develop the flavor, and no liquid was added to […]
Skillet Braised Chicken – USDA Makes: 2 servings Cooking time: 20 minutes Preparation time: 5 minutes You only need a few simple ingredients to create this delicious tender chicken. This recipe will yield the perfect chicken every time. Pair it with your favorite vegetable to prepare a meal. Ingredients 1 chicken breast, about 1 inch […]
With their new cookbook Italian-American the chefs behind Don Angie, Angie Rito and Scott Tacinelli, celebrate the red-sauce Italian cuisine they loved growing up and serve at their successful New York restaurant. But they also found inspiration outside of southern Italian immigrant cuisine created here in the United States. They’ve gone back to basics to […]
Now that the fall season has officially kicked off, it’s time to braise. After all, it’s the season for fleeces and woolens, lighting the fireplace and reaching for our Dutch ovens. It’s time for cozy warmth and slow cooking days, with the aromas of meat and spice wafting through the house. It is intended for […]
A flavorful braising liquid with wine, citrus and honey makes this leg of lamb as delicious as it is easy. A few aromatic vegetables enhance the savory sauce. Carve lamb using this easy method and serve the slices topped with a tzatziki recipe alongside couscous or a lentil salad. This recipe was featured as part […]
This beef stew develops many deep, savory flavors by first searing the pieces of beef, then removing them from the pot and sautéing bacon in the cooking juices. Onions are cooked in bacon grease, then simmered with Guinness before the meat is added with carrots and cooked until tender. Serve the stew with steamed potatoes […]
Borrowing from the classic lamb combo served with mint jelly, this comforting dish braises the lesser used cut of lamb shank until fork tender, then jazzes it all up with a mint and orange. It’s a great way to introduce spring into the meal any time of the year. What to buy: We used lamb […]
Nicely spiced and deeply flavored from slow cooking, this beer-braised pork is versatile enough to feel at home on nachos, in sliders, or simply on drumsticks for an unprecedented comforting meal, but see even more ideas on how to use up leftover pulled pork (because you’ll have plenty). What to buy: Use a dark beer […]
Although this recipe sounds fancy, the pork takes little effort and the braising liquid doubles as a creamy sauce. Place a pork shoulder in a simmering mixture of milk, thyme, bay leaf, garlic and shallot, braise until fork tender and shred. Reduce the braising liquid and blend it into a smooth sauce to mix with […]
A fork tender roast that’s been bubbling all day in the oven makes a perfect supper on a lazy Sunday. To start, brown an entire chuck roast, then deglaze the pan with red wine to capture any rich, meaty flavor that remains. Put the roast in the oven and cook it slowly with herbs and […]
Now that the fall season has officially kicked off, it’s time to braise. After all, it’s the season for fleeces and woolens, lighting the fireplace and reaching for our Dutch ovens. It’s time for cozy warmth and slow-food days, with the aromas of meat and spices wafting through the house. It is intended for braises, […]
Kokkinisto, which means “blushed” in Greek, is also the name of this dish: braised meat with tomato or tomato sauce. Lamb cooked in this classic style creates a rich, hearty sauce to serve with Greek pasta smothered in olive oil and myzithra cheese. Serve with our Swiss chard for a healthy and light side. What […]
Weekend food is the best. It’s the food that goes on a smoker for half the day, giving you the excuse to “watch the grill” while doing next to nothing. Or it’s the soup that makes you sit and stir while reading a book. If you love to bake, it’s the puff pastry from scratch […]
Courtesy of Eitan Bernath Braised short ribs in red wine with creamy polenta Eitan Bernath, the 19-year-old culinary phenom, shares this warm, rich holiday dish. Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 4 hours For 4 people Ingredients For the short ribs 2 tablespoons of vegetables 3 pounds beef ribs, cut into 3-inch-long pieces 10 shallots, […]
Although often used in breads and batters, beer also works particularly well as a braising liquid. A remarkable seasoning, beer brings much more flavor to dishes than ordinary water, with some beers being particularly suited to certain dishes. This beer-braised chicken recipe uses thigh meat braised in dark beer like porter or stout to add […]
I thought I didn’t like beef brisket. Everything I had eaten in the past was chewy and a bit dry – more like beef jerky than a tasty roast. We recently bought a new freezer. The old one, a breast model, was almost 40 years old, so it was about time. Part of the reason […]
Braised meat is the perfect porridge for cooking in a pandemic. The best feature of braising these days is the way it pushes the void out of the house and fills it with such a magnificent aroma. But this is only praise for the embers; there are several others. This old cook dog has learned […]
By definition, braising is the process of searing food in oil or by a dry heat method such as grilling and then cooking it in a liquid. The searing adds flavor; cooking in liquid tenderizes the meat. Ruhlman describes braising as a metamorphosis. “When you braise you start with a tough and often inexpensive cut […]
Going back an hour feels like an unofficial start to winter, since Pumpkin and Spice Latte decided to pop out since around August. (Technically, I realize that’s not true, but it certainly is.) Suddenly the days will fly by, as we speed our way to 2015, cooking and eating every step of the way. , […]