Makes 6 servings Substitute any color onion for the shallots, if needed (you’ll want about 1/3 cup finely chopped) or chicken broth in place of the beef broth. The herbs are a welcome addition, but you can still make this dish if you don’t have any on hand.
Rabbit Braised with Lavender and Honey
Makes 4 servings Although you may not eat rabbit frequently, this dish is sure to make you a convert. The combination of the braised legs with the roasted loin and miniature chops is delicious and allows for total utilization of the rabbit, so there is no waste. If you’re not […]
The Vital Importance of Thermometers in Low and Slow Cooking
Invest in a good-quality and reliable thermometer. The cost of a dry, overcooked, or otherwise ruined pork butt or strip loin of beef is possibly more expensive than the price of the thermometer that could have saved the meal and saved you the embarrassment. Monitoring temperatures is a critical part […]
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 […]
White Wine-Braised Turkey Thighs
Makes 6 to 8 servings Perfect for a smaller crowd or dark meat superfans, this braise is like cooking the turkey right in the gravy. The finished turkey is juicy and tender, with a bright acidity from the reduced wine sauce. Even better, it can be made the day ahead […]