Melting Potatoes made with Yukon Gold rounds roasted in butter at high heat until golden on both sides, then finished in chicken broth and crushed garlic until fork tender and creamy inside. The broth reduces into a glossy pan sauce that gets spooned over everything. The best potato side dish you will put on the table….
There’s something to be said for store-bought hot cocoa mix. It’s fast. It’s convenient. But when you have a reliable homemade hot cocoa recipe you can customize to your tastes, there’s almost no going back. Recipe information Ingredients 2 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder 1–2 Tbsp. sugar Kosher salt 1 cup milk or any combination of…
Panna cotta is the kind of dessert that looks complicated but is actually incredibly easy to make. Unlike its high-maintenance cousin, crème brûlée, this simple, elegant, easy dessert takes less than 30 minutes to assemble and can rest in the fridge for at least a week before unmolding. With its creamy, slightly jiggly texture, it’s…
This recipe for honey-roasted carrots and parsnips is particularly simple, and the sweet-tart balsamic vinegar glaze makes it a real crowd-pleaser. Kids dig it, but it’s sophisticated enough for a holiday dinner. Recipe information Ingredients 2 lb. medium carrots, peeled, halved lengthwise 2 lb. medium parsnips, peeled, halved lengthwise 6 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil Kosher…
This classic French asparagus soup is simple and make-ahead friendly, and a perfect choice for entertaining when asparagus is in season. Recipe information Ingredients 2 pounds green asparagus 1 large onion, chopped 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 5 to 6 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup crème fraîche or heavy cream 1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, or…
Vietnamese culture, a properly steamed fish is a benchmark for chefs, and those who can’t do it right are considered to be bad cooks. A perfectly steamed fish has flesh that is just cooked at the bone, never dry. Typically, whole fish are not served with the liquid in which it was steamed, which is…
With its storied combination of coconut, pineapple, and (two types of) rum, this frozen piña colada recipe turns out a tropical cocktail that’s creamy, just sweet enough, and utterly refreshing. The original version of this Caribbean drink is credited to bartender Ramon “Monchito” Marrero of the Caribe Hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico. According to…
Cookie, chocolate, and marshmallow: the delicious flavors of a s’more, rearranged. Store-bought marshmallows are fine, though this dessert is even better with the homemade version. Try mixing and matching marshmallow and Pocky flavors to find your favorite combination. For example, strawberry-flavored marshmallows with matcha-flavored Pocky evoke the traditional combination of a cup of hot matcha…
This easy grilled chicken recipe is a fast track to weeknight dinner, with a built-in marinade that’s made entirely with inexpensive ingredients you may already have in your pantry. It also adjusts to your schedule and equipment setup. Recipe information Ingredients 2 large shallots, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, finely grated ⅔ cup extra-virgin olive…
Watermelon varies in sweetness, so taste as you go and adjust the amount of sugar accordingly. You can also swap the white sugar for agave syrup to complement the tequila’s flavor. As for that spirit, blanco tequila has a mild, grassy flavor ideal for this summer cocktail the richer barrel-aged flavors of reposado may overpower…