Makes 4 servings The secret to grilling tofu is to first press it until most of its moisture comes out. Layer it between paper towels while pressing it and change the towels as they get wet (see the recipe for a photo). The smokiness from grilling eggplant and tofu adds […]
Grits with Corn and Hominy
Makes 4 to 6 servings This dish combines three types of corn for a hearty side. Try it for breakfast with a fried egg and plenty of hot sauce. Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large yellow onion, minced (about 1 1/2 cups) 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 cup seeded […]
Halibut with Summer Vegetables
Makes 4 servings We love an easy recipe to use up our favorite summer farmers’ market finds, like summer squashes and tomatoes, and this fits the bill. This dish comes together in 20 minutes, and it’s perfect served alongside a nice green salad and some crusty bread. Feel free to […]
How To: Peel Tomatoes
As tomato season ramps up, you may encounter recipes that call for peeled tomatoes. Though this step is always optional (your relationship with tomato skin is your own business), removing the skin and the seeds will create a smooth, refined texture in soups and sauces. Peeling a tomato like a […]
Lamb Biryani
Makes 8 servings Biryani is a signature rice dish in Indian cuisine known especially for its scrumptious, colorful presentation. Made with basmati rice, it can be created with lamb, chicken, beef, or vegetables and features generous amounts of sweet spices, as well as nuts and raisins. In this recipe, it’s […]
Lasagna With Eggplant, Tomato & Mozzarella
Serves 6 Fried Eggplant Ingredients 2 lb eggplant Kosher salt, as needed Extra-virgin olive oil, as needed for frying Tomato-Basil Sauce Ingredients 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 qt canned whole San Marzano tomatoes with their juices Kosher salt, as needed […]
Paniscia (Risotto With Vegetables, Beans, & Salame)
Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 1 qt chicken or vegetable broth 2 oz lard or pancetta, cut into small dice 1 medium yellow onion, minced 3 oz salamino or salami, diced 10 oz (1 1/2 cups) Carnaroli or Vialone Nano rice 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 1/2 cups cooked […]
Pappardelle with Butter Beans and Tomato Ragù
Makes 4 Servings Ingredients 12 ounces fresh or dry pappardelle Salt, as needed 1 1/2 cups halved grape tomatoes 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 tablespoons tomato paste 1 cup cooked butter or lima beans 1/4 cup vegetable broth 1 tablespoon chopped […]
Pasta Crock: The Louder, the Better
A baked red-sauce and cheese pasta dish with a thick crunch and béchamel sauce. Typical kid foods are composed of simple and delicious flavors, which is why I think you might be fibbing if you said there wasn’t something off the kid’s menu that you occasionally crave. Mine is Pasta […]
Penne con Pomodoro e Basilico (Penne with Fresh Tomato and Basil)
Serves 4 to 6 Six pounds of beefsteak tomatoes, if properly ripe, will produce about 4 cups of finished tomato sauce, so you might have some tomato sauce left over. You can store it in the refrigerator in a covered container for up to 5 days. Ingredients Fresh tomato and […]
Pennette all’Arrabbiata (Pennette With Spicy Garlic-Tomato Sauce)
Serves 6 Arrabbiata Sauce Ingredients 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 small dried red chiles (peperoncini), crushed 3 garlic cloves, minced or thinly sliced 1 can (28 oz) whole San Marzano tomatoes 1 lb dried pennette lisce (not rigate) Kosher salt, as needed Directions Heat the oil in a 4-quart […]
Pescada à la Veracruzana
Makes 10 servings Ingredients 10 red snapper fillets (about 6 oz each) 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3/4 cup fresh lime juice Sauce Ingredients 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 cups minced onion 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups peeled, seeded, medium-dice tomatoes […]