Soups and Stews

Thai-Style Fresh Pea Soup

Makes 6 to 8 servings This delicate soup captures the essence of fresh peas. It’s a great recipe to try if you have a bumper crop of peas—either from your own garden or at your local farm stand—or if you’re looking for an easy starter course for an evening of […]

Chef's Notes Plus

Thanksgiving Stuffing Free-Style

Stuffing (or maybe you call it dressing?) is highly personal. You might follow the same family recipe each year, or maybe you go out in search of something new and exciting. More often than not, you might be let down. This isn’t because the recipes are bad, but it’s because […]

One-Dish Meals

Tofu Red Curry

Makes 4 servings Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil 1/2 package (8 ounces) extra-firm tofu, drained and pressed to remove moisture and cut into cubes 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced 1/4 cup diced yellow onion 2 garlic cloves, minced Chicken or vegetable broth, as […]

Sauces, Dressings, and Condiments

Tomato Confit

Makes 10 servings A traditional confit is made with duck legs that are salted, cured, and then simmered in their own fat. What we call tomato “confit” takes license with the name and simply refers to tomatoes that are slow-cooked in a similar way in good- quality olive oil with […]

Main Dishes

Turkey and Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

Makes 6 servings The familiar flavors of the Thanksgiving holiday come together in this shepherd’s pie. The individual ingredients freeze well and reheat easily for some quick comfort food all year round. This goes well with a green salad and steamed vegetables on the side. Ingredients 2 medium or 1 […]

Grilling, Sandwiches

Turkey Burgers

Makes 6 servings Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large shallot, minced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 pounds ground turkey 1 cup panko breadcrumbs 1 tablespoon chopped chives 1 tablespoon chopped oregano 1 tablespoon chopped basil 1 […]

Chef's Notes Plus

Using a Mortar and Pestle

The workhorse of the kitchen, the mortar and pestle is truly an indispensable tool. In many places, like southeast Asia, it’s particularly important because it’s used to make essential dipping sauces and bases. While a food processor may be used for small amounts of chili pastes, for example, it’s easier […]

Sandwiches

Vegetable Burgers

Makes 8 servings Ingredients 4 carrots, grated 2 celery stalks, grated 1 onion, grated 1/4 cup minced bell pepper (any color) 3/4 cup minced button or cremini mushrooms 8 scallions, minced 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon […]