Do you have so many bottles of vinaigrette in your fridge that when you open the door it sounds like wind chimes? How to make vinaigrette is one of the first things that any home cook should master for a couple of reasons. It's expensive to buy and tends to be loaded with … [Read more...] about How to Make Vinaigrette [video lesson]
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Recipe: Blueberry Jam Like My Grandpa Charles’
"Who are you?" Mike asked. "What are you talking about?" I replied. He waved his hand over the counter and dozens of jars. "Have you become your grandmother? You're canning like a maniac." "No, I am not becoming my grandmother," I sniffed indignantly. "You read the book. This is … [Read more...] about Recipe: Blueberry Jam Like My Grandpa Charles’
Recipe: Spicy Turkish Chicken Wings with Chili-Oregano Salt
This recipe was developed by food journalist Robyn Eckhardt for the remarkable book Instanbul and Beyond: Exploring the Diverse Cuisines of Turkey. We ate them as part of the conversation we had for my podcast, Hungry for Words. You can listen here. This is her version of the … [Read more...] about Recipe: Spicy Turkish Chicken Wings with Chili-Oregano Salt
Recipe: Easy Grilled Lamb with Rosemary & Olives and Instant Pot White Beans
This easy grilled lamb dish is my favorite recipe from The Sharper Your Knife, the Less You Cry. In the book, it's listed by its French name, Agneau grillé mariné aux olives, artichauts et tomates. High quality olives make all the difference in this dish, so don’t skimp. Go … [Read more...] about Recipe: Easy Grilled Lamb with Rosemary & Olives and Instant Pot White Beans
Recipe: Miso-Marinated Black Cod
In October 2018, I donned some unattractive kitchen whites and spent two jet lagged, caffeine-fueled days at the Tokyo Sushi Academy. Many lessons and stories came out of those 48 hours. Among them, this recipe for miso-marinated black cod, now one of my go-to dishes. I … [Read more...] about Recipe: Miso-Marinated Black Cod
