Fish that is grilled on a cedar plank is imparted with the smoke of the grill and the woodsy flavors from the cedar, giving it incredible depth of flavor. For variety, you can use hickory, mesquite, or even a fruit tree wood like apple or cherry. The planks don’t last […]
Hot Smoked Salmon
Makes 6 servings Ingredients One 2 to 2 1/2 lb salmon fillet, skin on 1 cup kosher salt 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest Directions Place the salmon on a baking sheet with the […]
Linguine alle Vongole (Linguine With Clams)
Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 2 medium leeks 4 to 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, as needed 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 3 dozen Manila clams or littlenecks, scrubbed 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 fresh bay leaf, broken Kosher salt, as needed Freshly ground black pepper, as needed 1 […]
Lobster Ravioli with Corn Sauce
Makes 5 or 6 servings Striping the pasta is really fun, but also takes some time. You may want to batch it out and save some of the dough for later. When you make this, you may want to prepare extra ravioli and freeze them. The sauce will also freeze […]
Maccheroncini with Swordfish, Capers, Olives, and Pine Nuts
Serves 6 to 8 Ingredients 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 10 oz swordfish, trimmed and diced 3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced 1 fresh chile (jalapeño or serrano), minced Kosher salt, as needed 1 lb dried maccheroncini 1/2 cup chopped mint 3 tablespoons salted capers, rinsed with cold water 3 […]
Malaysian Stir-Fried Rice Noodles
Makes 6 servings Char kwey teow is probably one of the most iconic noodle dishes in Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia. Commonly sold at the hawker centers of the region, the recipes for char kwey teow vary from vendor to vendor. Most feature wide ribbon–style rice noodles, Chinese sausage, eggs, and […]
Mango and Tuna Ceviche
Makes about 8 servings Ingredients 8 oz tuna, diced 5 tablespoons lime juice, divided use, plus more as needed Kosher salt, as needed 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced 1/2 cup seeded and diced cucumber 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, rinsed in cold water 1 to 2 teaspoons minced […]
Mignonette for Oysters
Makes 1 cup This is the most very basic mignonette to top fresh raw oysters, and you can add whatever flavors you love best to make it your own. Popular additions include minced chiles, freshly squeezed citrus juice, pomegranate seeds, cucumber, and minced herbs.
Mussels Mariner-Style (Moules Marinière)
Serves 6 to 8 as an appetizer, 3 to 4 as a main course (if served with fries) Ingredients 3 lb mussels 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided use 1/4 cup minced shallots 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley 1/2 cup very dry white wine Freshly ground black […]
Mussels with Olives
New England Clam Chowder
Makes 8 servings Ingredients 3 dozen chowder clams 2 1/2 cups bottled clam juice, or as needed 2 slices bacon, minced 1 1/4 cups diced onion 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 4 cups diced yellow or white potatoes 3 cups heavy cream or half and half 6 tablespoons dry sherry, or […]
Oysters with Cranberry Mignonette
Makes 8 servings This cranberry-infused mignonette is tart and acidic—just right paired with sweet in-season oysters. If serving as a cocktail appetizer, serve the oysters with the sauce on the side for guests to fix themselves.