Chicken soup doesn’t cure altitude sickness, but it definitely helps with homesickness. A corner of Cusco, Peru’s San Pedro market is devoted to open kitchens where Quechua ladies make this soup with new crop potatoes and tough old stewing hens. The idea is to have a really rich soup, boiled for hours and full with […]
Great for pho beginners, this recipe is also terrific for cooks in a hurry,” writes Nguyen. “Keys to this streamlined approach include toasting spices and lightly searing ginger and green onion, which help to extract flavor fast. Poaching the chicken in the broth adds savory depth.” (The broth is a lower-sodium adaptation of Nguyen’s original. […]
Don’t forget that something fresh, vibrant, and crunchy is often missing from potluck gatherings; this easy salad will get gobbled up quickly because it satisfies on those levels. Ingredients 1 cup thinly sliced radishes 1/2 cup finely chopped orange bell pepper 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 English cucumbers, thinly sliced (about 6 cups) […]
Figs have a short season from June to October so get them fresh while you can! For this recipe, use any fig variety you like or a combination of varieties. Ingredients 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 cups quartered fresh figs (about 1/2 pound) […]
A perfect complement to a heavy entrée, consider putting this salad on the table with a holiday meal. Ingredients 1/4 cup golden raisins 2 1/2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar 2 1/3 cups thinly diagonally sliced celery (including leaves) 1 1/3 cups loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper […]
Although you can successfully prepare this colorful end-of-summer salad on a gas grill, charcoal will imbue the vegetables with extra flavor. You can easily substitute white wine vinegar for the champagne vinegar without compromising the flavor of the dish. Ingredients 2 red bell peppers, halved and seeded 1 1/2 pounds eggplant, cut into (1/2-inch-thick) slices […]
The sweet, crunchy nuts sprinkled on this salad give it top-notch taste. The nuts are great on their own–make a double batch, and give some as a gift. Ingredients 1/3 cup sugar 2/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted Cooking spray 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 3 […]
In only a few minutes, this simple and healthy brussels sprouts salad recipe comes together with a irresistible bacon vinaigrette. Serve warm and enjoy for a company-worthy side dish. Ingredients 3/4 pound Brussels sprouts 6 slices applewood-smoked bacon 1/3 cup white wine vinegar 1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt […]
With just 50 calories, this healthy salad is a must-have at your dinner table. Kefalotyri is a hard, salty Greek cheese that adds the perfect zest of flavor (Parmigiano-Reggiano can sub in a pinch). Ingredients 3 beets (about 1 pound) 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon […]
Ingredients 3 beets (about 1 pound) 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 6 cups arugula 1/4 cup (1 ounce) shaved fresh kefalotyri cheese How to Make It Step 1 Preheat oven to 425°. Step 2 Leave root and 1-inch stem on beets; […]