Japanese Fried Chicken Is Better Than Yours. Tori kara-age on the left.
Photo credit: MIXA / Getty Images Gabe Rosen, owner of Portland, Oregon’s Japanese restaurant Biwa, will open a ramen joint called Noraneko in December. Well, it will serve ramen and fried chicken. Because all of his restaurants should have fried chicken. "Fried chicken is widely enjoyed in Japan," he told us.
Rosen serves tori kara-age (“tori” means chicken; “kara-age” means fried) as an appetizer at Biwa, and at Noraneko, he’ll serve it on the side. "The best tori kara-age requires two bites,” Rosen said. All the Other Smart Uses for Polenta. Polenta, sometimes referred to as “Italian grits,” most often serves as a trusty sidekick to spotlight-stealing protein, or sits smothered under tomato sauce and cheese.
Make no mistake — it’s delicious in both contexts, but this classic cornmeal dish is far more versatile than tradition suggests. Here are our five favorite ways to give polenta a long-overdue chance to shine. 1. Sweeten it with fruit and honey. 9 Awesome Ways to Use Guacamole. Make Your Own Fluff (!!!) It’s always more fun to DIY.
Every week, we’ll spare you a trip to the grocery store and show you how to make small batches of great foods at home. Today: Quit scouring the supermarket aisles for canned fluff. Sydney Kramer from The Crepes of Wrath shows you how to whip up a homemade version of this marshmallow spread. I was baking recently, and the recipe required about two jars of marshmallow fluff. Lime Tart: The Easiest Dessert You're Not Making. Sometimes the most elegant-looking desserts are the simplest to execute.
Case in point: the golden lime tart shown in the video above, which might have even the most experienced bakers rethinking their complicated dessert plans. For those scared of homemade crust, don’t be: All you need to do for this recipe is blitz a bunch of graham crackers with melted butter and sugar in a food processor, densely pack the crumbs into a tart tin, and bake it for 10 minutes. As for that lime filling, simply whisk together fresh lime juice, sweetened condensed milk, sugar, egg yolks, and a pinch of salt. Pour it into the crust, and pop it into the oven for 20 minutes. There are two major things to keep in mind: Don’t use bottled lime juice—”It won’t taste as good,” says host Sarah Carey—and don’t be afraid of using a little salt.”It heightens the flavor of all dishes.” Sprinkle lime zest on top once the tart is cooled completely, and you’ve got a refined dessert that looks complicated.
Jerk Chicken Forever. The Tastiest Dessert You've Never Heard Of? Every Tuesday on Food52, Italian expat Emiko Davies is taking us on a grand tour of Italy, showing us how to make classic, fiercely regional dishes at home.
Today: Meet Puglia’s answer to Sicily’s cannoli: lemon- and ricotta-filled crêpes. One of Puglia’s best-loved desserts, dita degli apostoli — or “apostle’s fingers” — were traditionally made for winter’s Carnival, but they’re so good that I take any excuse I can get to eat them year-round. (The origins of this unusual and not entirely appealing name are still a mystery.) At its most basic, this refreshing dessert — crêpes with a sweet, lemony ricotta filling — is simply dusted with cinnamon. The delicate filling is wonderfully adaptable, with a number of traditional variations that change from town to town and kitchen to kitchen. Whatever you add to your filling, the most important thing is to drain the ricotta overnight, which is really a must for any dessert that calls for fresh ricotta. Dita Degli Apostoli (Apostle’s Fingers) Everything You Need to Know About Pie Crust.
We should all have a solid command of the ABCs of baking.
Thankfully, Food52's Test Kitchen Manager Erin McDowell — alongside photographer Sarah Stone, who both blog at The Shutter Oven — is here, with tips and tricks to help you master the most essential desserts and the simplest breads. Today: You don’t need to fear pie crust any longer. Erin — Food52’s resident pie expert — is here to help. I’ve managed to get myself a little bit of a reputation when it comes to pie — so much so that I’ve baked 34 pies in the last 14 days. This reputation started with one simple fact: I love pie, and I am not afraid to sing it from the rooftops. Bake Gourmet Cupcakes: 6 Recipes from Famous Bakeries. Crumbs Bake Shop is no more, and if you believe the hype, it could be the beginning of the end.
Slate says the cupcake bubble has burst, and The Wall Street Journal notes that other cupcake bakeries will face similar issues as the trend wanes. The best way to combat these cupcake woes? Indulging in a bakery-style cupcake at home, of course. When the cupcake trend was hot, bakeries shared recipes with various outlets, and we’ve found six cupcakes straight from the trendy bakers themselves that you need to make at home. Source: Thinkstock 1. Summer Crockpot Recipes. 14 Boozy Popsicles Fit for Summer. Jell-O Shot Recipes That Have Graduated From College. We might not be proud of it, but many of us have been beyond intoxicated at least once or twice thanks to Jell-O shots.
Most nights that included these neon-colored shots did not end well -- and the morning after faired even worse -- which is probably why there's a steady decrease of these shots in our lives as we get older. We're here to make sure that doesn't happen. Jell-O shots don't have to mean cheap vodka, red Jell-O and plastic disposable cups.
Nope, these shots can be made out of well balanced cocktails, molded into beautiful shapes and set in striking colors. We've found many impressive examples. Sweet Potato Flan, Because You're Worth It. Korean BBQ: Kogi Tacos When You Are Not in L.A. After his trip to L.A., Ole came home determined to recreate the Korean BBQ from Kogi Taco Truck here in Minnesota.
This is his interpretation of the infamous Korean barbecue short ribs, stuffed inside a warm corn tortilla and covered in a healthy amount of Napa cabbage slaw and sriracha. A few times a year I go out of town for work, and while it is a burden for the family left at home, I try to make the best of it. My destinations are usually major metropolitan areas in another part of the country, and my favorite activity to do if I have some down time is to seek out interesting local cuisine. I have a few rules though when it comes time to choose my eatery: No chainsLocal/regional is preferredThe harder it is to find, the betterUse the internet On a recent trip to Los Angeles I was presented with a bit of a challenge. Martha Stewart's Foolproof Fried Chicken Recipe. Sausage, Lentil, and Kale Soup, Recipe from Everyday Food, December 2009. This Rice Bowl Is Your New Lunch Go-To.
Grilled Shrimp Tacos - Real Simple. Your Chocolate Chip Cookies Can Be Even Better. Even when chocolate chip cookies are bad, they’re still pretty good.
But that doesn’t mean you should settle for sub-par cookies, especially when you’re the one wearing the apron. Here are five super easy tricks for baking better chocolate chip cookies. Upgrade Your Ingredients: Chocolate chip cookies require very few ingredients so it’s important to use the very best when baking. Tea With Grace Recipes: Cream Cheese Filled Tea... Use your imagination to top these easy and versatile tea cakes to suit whatever your theme or season. Tea Cakes: ½ cup butter 1 cup sugar 2 eggs ½ teaspoon vanilla 1 cup flour ½ teaspoon baking powder dash salt 1/3 cup milk Cream Cheese Filling: 4 oz. cream cheese, softened 1 teaspoon milk ½ teaspoon vanilla 1¾ cups powdered sugar. Homemade Marshmallows Are Winter's Saving Grace. Shrimp with Garlic and Lemon, Recipe from Everyday Food, September 2003.
Grilled Steak and Onion Salad, Recipe from Everyday Food, March 2011. Sauteed Shrimp with Arugula and Tomatoes, Recipe from Everyday Food, June 2010. Asian Chicken Salad, Recipe from Everyday Food, March 2011. Spring-Vegetable Couscous with Chicken, Recipe from Everyday Food, May 2010. Shrimp and Scallion Stir-Fry, Recipe from Everyday Food, January 2010.
Southwestern Omelet, Recipe from Everyday Food, April 2004. Tilapia with Arugula, Capers, and Tomatoes, Recipe from Everyday Food Fresh Flavor Fast, 2010. Beef Tortellini with Arugula and Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Recipe from Everyday Food, March 2007. Chicken, Edamame, and Noodle Stir-Fry, Recipe from Everyday Food, September 2007. Sauteed Chicken with Spinach, Recipe from Everyday Food, March 2005. This was yummy and easy to make. I've been meaning to try this for ages. It was incredible and will definitely become a part of our regular rotation. I only wish I'd made it sooner! Advertisement. Sauteed Chicken with Asparagus and Mushrooms, Recipe from Everyday Food, September 2008. Chicken Milanese with Arugula Salad, Recipe from Everyday Food, May 2008. Zucchini and Chicken Salad, Recipe from Everyday Food, July/August 2003.
Chicken with Mushrooms, Recipe from Everyday Food, September 2012. Corn and Butternut Squash Chowder, Recipe from Everyday Food, September 2009. Asian Chicken Soup, Recipe from The Martha Stewart Show, March 2007. Tortilla Soup, Recipe from Everyday Food, May/June 2003. Fish Soup with Lemon Aioli, Recipe from Everyday Food, November 2006. Edamame Corn Chowder, Recipe from Everyday Food, March 2006. Coconut Shrimp Soup, Recipe from Everyday Food, November 2005.
Butternut Bisque, Recipe from Everyday Food, November 2008. Broccoli Chowder with Corn and Bacon, Recipe from Everyday Food, September 2008. Half-Hour Chicken Gumbo, Recipe from Everyday Food, April 2008. Black Bean Soup, Recipe from Everyday Food, April 2005. Seared Beef and Noodle Soup, Recipe from Everyday Food, March/April 2003. Asian Dumpling Soup, Recipe from Everyday Food, March 2004. Soba Soup with Spinach, Recipe from Everyday Food, January 2009. White Bean Soup with Sausage and Collards, Recipe from Everyday Food, December 2005. Sausage, Lentil, and Kale Soup, Recipe from Everyday Food, December 2009. Acorn Squash Bisque, Recipe from Everyday Food, November 2007. Creamy Corn Soup, Recipe from Everyday Food, July/August 2004. Sausage-and-Kale Soup, Recipe from Everyday Food, January/February 2004. Michael Symon: The Best Ways to Use Greek Yogurt. As an Iron Chef and Co-Host of The Chew, Michael Symon can cook with pretty much anything. But there’s one ingredient that really takes him back to his roots.
“My yaya made her own Greek yogurt,” Michael says, “Those are the best foods… the foods that bring you back to childhood.” WATCH: The Chew's Daphne Oz on Tips for Healthy Eating Michael says his favorite thing to cook using Greek yogurt is a flavorful roast chicken. The Soup that Magically Makes You Lose. Grass Fed Organic Beef from Alderspring Ranch in Idaho. S 2013 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce™
17 Uses for Pickle Juice: Workout-Booster, Cure-All, & Household Cleaner. Mixed Grill with Sweet and Spicy Bourbon Sauce. Pork Meatball Banh Mi. Circle City Sweets : Indianapolis, Indiana. How to Make Classic French Macarons. Pastry chef Joanne Chang first learned how to make macarons at Payard Patisserie in New York. “Francois Payard was famous for his gorgeous macarons," Joanne told us. "We’d make them in huge batches—which was just fine with me! I have a soft spot for them, especially the contrast of the crisp cookie and the creamy filling. " Lemon Curd. This smooth, creamy mixture of lemon, eggs, sugar, and butter has a refreshingly bright, tart flavor.
In a 3-quart nonreactive saucepan, heat the lemon juice and butter over medium-high heat until just under a boil. In a medium heatproof bowl, whisk the eggs and egg yolk and then slowly whisk in the sugar until combined. Gradually whisk the hot lemon juice mixture into the sugar and eggs. Return the mixture to the saucepan and set over medium heat. 8 Tips on How to Make French Macarons. Create The Crust You Crave. Cream Puffs Recipe : Pat LaFrieda Meat Purveyors. 5 Things You Didn't Know About Buying Eggs. Sea Salt & Gourmet Salts - Guide. 75 Cooking Tips that Only Pros Know. 6 Healthier Alternatives to Potato Chips.
These veggie-filled recipes are loaded with nutrients and are baked instead of fried. Coconut Chips Coconut Chips Ingredients 1 coconut Coarse salt Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. YouTube.
Professional Chef’s Knives & Japanese Kitchen Knives. Types of Beef Cuts. The Only 4 Knives You'll Ever Need. Welcome to Cooking 101, a fun, weekly series of cooking lessons and hands-on learning from America's Test Kitchen Cooking School. Who are we? Our knowledge and techniques are based on 20 years of test kitchen work creating foolproof recipes for Cook's Illustrated magazine and for our television shows. Best Persian Saffron Price, Buy fresh, all red premium quality Saffron.
Le Dolce Vita Patisserie. Friday June 7th is National Donut Day! To celebrate, we will be offering a A FREE DONUT to the first 100 customers in the store on Friday. Release the recipe for the Honey Ale home brewed at the White House. Official White House Response to Release the recipe for the Honey Ale home brewed at the White House. By Sam Kass With public excitement about White House beer fermenting such a buzz, we decided we better hop right to it. Inspired by home brewers from across the country, last year President Obama bought a home brewing kit for the kitchen.
After the few first drafts we landed on some great recipes that came from a local brew shop. We received some tips from a couple of home brewers who work in the White House who helped us amend it and make it our own. As far as we know the White House Honey Brown Ale is the first alcohol brewed or distilled on the White House grounds. Crimes Against Grilling. Madeleine Cookies.
Lemon Madeleines. Scone Recipes & Videos - Joyofbaking.com *Tested Recipes* Continued from above. The correct mixing of the ingredients is crucial in producing an excellent scone. Although you can use an electric mixer I prefer to mix the dough by hand using either a pastry blender, two knives or just your fingertips.
Mixing by hand helps to prevent over mixing of the dough. Nonstick Petit Fours Mold Set. Taste Test: Healthy Sugar Alternatives. Kick your sugar habit without relying on the artificial stuff. A nutritionist and chef picks her top natural sweeteners. How to Build a Better Burger. Tea Party Recipes, Afternoon Tea Recipes, English Tea Recipes, High Tea Recipes, High Tea Party, Victorian Tea Receipes, English Recipes, High Tea Menu Ideas.