Side Dishes

Asparagus with Toasted Anchovies, Garlic, and Lemon

Makes 10 servings Ingredients 2 lb trimmed asparagus 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 3/4 oz (about 2 tablespoons) thinly sliced garlic 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 8 anchovy fillets, mashed 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon cracked black peppercorns Directions In a steamer basket, steam the asparagus until tender, but […]

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Cooking “en Papillote”

Cooking food in pouches can seem gimmicky, but it’s actually a great method for preparing quick and easy meals for one person or a party for ten! Cooking in pouches, known in French as en papillote, or “in paper,” is a method of steaming foods with their own juices, with […]

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Pan-Steaming for Tender-Crisp Veggies

Pan-steaming is a technique that cooks food partially submerged in liquid and covered to produce steam. Similar to shallow poaching, pan-steaming is primarily used for vegetables or other tender, quick-cooking items like steamed dumplings or shrimp. By creating hot steam in a closed environment, this technique produces bright, tender-crisp vegetables […]

Side Dishes

Steamed Broccoli

Makes 4 to 6 servings Use this recipe as a template for just about any steamed vegetable, like asparagus, cauliflower, or carrots. The cooking time will vary depending on which veggie you use, but the key is maintaining a semi-firm texture and a vibrant color. If your steamer basket is […]

One-Dish Meals

Steamed Cod With Miso-Maple Glaze

Makes 6 servings Miso-Maple Glaze Ingredients 1/3 cup white miso paste 1/3 cup maple syrup 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup mirin 2 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 2 teaspoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon dijon mustard Ingredients 12 mini carrots, cleaned and peeled (or 12 baby carrots) 1/2 lb red skin […]

Side Dishes

Steamed Kale with Cashews and Raspberries

Makes 4 servings Kale is such a hearty and versatile vegetable. The salty cashews and sweet and tart flavors from the raspberries contrast with the earthy kale. The lemon-infused olive oil can be found at most grocery stores. Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon-infused olive oil 1/2 small red onion, diced […]

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The Essential Cooking Techniques

Knowing how to cook comes down to mastering a few simple techniques, which opens up a world of original cooking for you. You are no longer tied to having a recipe, buying the ingredients, and then cooking. You can pull together ingredients you already have on hand and use the […]