Low and slow cooking is an ideal way to turn tough cuts of meat into tender, succulent roasts, braises, and barbecue.
More than a Trend: Bring Birria to Your Own Kitchen
If you spend any time on social media, you’ve surely seen photos of crispy, griddled birria tacos. Just the sight of them stops any foodie in their tracks. Melted cheese, golden brown and lacy around the edges. Tender meat, rich from hours stewed in chiles and tomatoes. And, of course, […]
Peppery Beef Stew with Butternut Squash
Makes 6 to 8 servings This flavorful beef stew comes from Tuscany, where it’s ideal with the region’s famed red wines. Guanciale is cured pork jowl, which you can find in some Italian specialty markets. Pancetta makes an acceptable substitute. Ingredients 4 oz guanciale or pancetta 8 oz cipollini or […]
Picadillo Cubano
If you have leftovers, whip up a batch of empanada dough for picadillo empanadas. Ingredients 1 quart beef stock 1/4 cup vegetable oil, plus more as needed 10 oz Russet potato, peeled, small dice 1 lb ground beef 6 oz ham, small dice 10 oz yellow onions, small dice 8 […]
Ragù Bolognese
Makes 6 servings Bolognese is essentially a meat stew with a small amount of tomato added— although Americans often confuse it for a tomato sauce with some meat added. The sauce is cooked slowly to develop a deep, rich flavor. In Italy it is traditionally served with tagliatelle pasta and […]
Reuben Sandwich
Makes 4 servings Reubens are New York deli favorites that are perfect for a less-than-virtuous dinner when you’re craving something messy and melty. This version uses corned beef, but you can use pastrami or even smoked turkey, if you prefer. This recipe is more just a suggestion of quantities, so […]
Tournedos of Boeuf Royale
Ingredients 4 6-8 oz fillets 4 large shallots – chopped fine 2 large cloves garlic – chopped fine Heavy cream or creme fraiche Real butter or ghee Wondra flour to thicken Kitchen Bouquet to darken roux Directions Season W Salt and Pepper and allow to come to room temperature Melt […]
What I’m Cooking: Not Brisket
I’ve never celebrated Passover, but I am not immune to cravings for Mrs. Maisel-quality brisket when all of my friends are preparing for Seder. I put all of the ingredients for a tasty braised brisket on my grocery store order this week, and well, unfortunately, this will be a brisket-less […]
Win The Big Game with a Super Chili Spread
Are you ready for some chili? We aren’t quite sure how chili and football became forever linked, but we know we like it. And while a hot bowl of chili is perfect for any old Sunday, we think the Big Game calls for a super chili spread! This year, don’t […]