If any of your holiday guests still haven’t come around to Brussels sprouts, this dish might convince them otherwise. The sprouts turn crisp and mellow when roasted under high heat, the pomegranate molasses adds a sweet-and-sour note, and the fried shallots add another savory, crunchy layer of deliciousness.
Just because you’ve put the grill away for the season doesn’t mean ribs are off the menu. Cover them with a spicy, smoky spice rub, let them cook low and slow in the oven until the meat is falling off the bones, and you’re in business. These ribs celebrate autumn…
Flavored butter is a treat that is perfect as a complement to fresh, warm bread or as a way to add bold flavors as you cook. This homemade garlic and herb butter recipe is ideal for the winter and holiday season. It can be used as a basting liquid while…
A fast, tasty dinner that comes together quickly and can be adapted with different proteins and vegetables depending on the time of year and your mood. Snap peas or broccoli, turkey or pork – this is an adaptable weeknight meal to slide into the weekly rotation.
Chef Yankel guides you through the steps to spatchcock and smoke a turkey. While it may seem like a challenge, with these easy-to-follow steps, you’ll be amazed by what you’ll end up with by trying this method. Good luck “wrestling your turkey!”
One of the things we’ve learned over the years is that there is not just one way to cook something amazing. That is more true when it comes to longstanding food traditions, such as roasting a turkey. To change things up for Thanksgiving, try to spatchcock and then grill your…
Bacon and chocolate? Yes please! Tender stout-chocolate cake, crispy bacon bits, and a no-waste chocolate frosting made with leftover bacon grease come together to create a salty-sweet chocolate bomb for dessert lovers of all ages.
If you find yourself loaded with extra cooked protein or grains like rice after cooking a big meal, try creating new recipes with these base ingredients. This way, you’ll minimize food waste and get the most from your leftovers. When using leftovers, be sure to follow the FDA’s recommendations for…
The flexitarian diet is just what it sounds like: a more flexible approach to vegetarian eating. This looks different for everyone who follows the lifestyle, but in general, it means eating more veggies while being mindful of your meat consumption. Since the first meal of the day is typically loaded…
In May, I went to Pammy’s restaurant in Cambridge, MA to celebrate my birthday. Their menu at the time was prix fixe—any three dishes you want. One of them was a grilled pork chop that changed my perception of both how tender pork chops could be and how oregano can…
Fat is a hot topic these days. Over the past few years, the long-maligned macronutrient is getting its nutritional due. We’ve always loved fat because it helps enhance and carry flavor, but it’s also a critical component of a healthy diet. Fat is a source of slow-burning energy and helps…
Cooking a single recipe can be simple, but overall success in the kitchen is much more complex. Like many creative endeavors, cultivating a solid base of culinary understanding can go a long way. From having the right kitchen tools and understanding terminology to knowing how to read between the lines…