cuisine
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Kick Off Grilling Season With This Open-Faced Sausage Sandwich
The sun is out and the pollen is zapping my will to live, which means grilling season is officially upon us. You may like to kick of the season with a big ol’ pork shoulder or smoked chicken, but I like to ease myself into things with a simple, low-risk-high-reward project. This grilled sandwich is…
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The Best Bean Dips Are Made With Flour
When pursuing the perfect bean dip, you either end up with a claggy, dense, muddy brick, or a light, smooth, silky spread. Let’s avoid the brick. The best way to achieve a fluffy, lump-less bean dip is to use flour — bean flour, that is.
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Tame the Heat and Treat Your Thai Curry Like Pasta Sauce
I get it, Thai curry can be hot stuff. Maybe it was the pad gra-pao recipe you tried, or the surprise chilli pepper in your takeout two years ago that made you throw in the towel forever, but I want to encourage you to try again. This time, however, I’m going to arm you with…
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The Easiest Way to Prevent a Runny Omelette
The concept of an omelette is enticing and simple: Wrap tasty stuff in an egg blanket. In practice, however, it can be so frustratingly hard to get “right” that even celebrity chef judges will quiz other professionals on if they can make a perfect French-style omelette or not. No one’s day (or career) should ride…