Growing up Cuban, the typical saucy Picadillo with potatoes, olives, and raisins was a staple. However, my husband and son aren’t fans of olives or raisins, and I don’t do so well with tomatoes. Luckily, I love recreating flavors from my culture with modifications to make them easier. This Picadillo […]
The best way to grill a whole chicken is to spatchcock it. All that means is removing the bird’s backbone and breaking the breastplate, which allows the chicken to lay flat. When it can lay flat on the grill (or in the oven for that matter), it cuts down on […]
Americans love chicken wings, so much so that we eat over 1 billion wings on that Big Game Sunday in February alone, let alone the entire football season and the rest of the calendar year. If you are looking for new ways to revamp and reinvent your recipe for wings, […]
Try this amazing recipe for lobster fried rice that comes directly from the chefs at James Beard Award-winning restaurant Eventide Oyster Co., a must-eat destination in Portland, Maine. Adding the lobster meat to the rice before serving is key to this dish. This is accomplished in minutes with a watchful […]
Tempura is a Japanese cooking technique that requires you to coat foods, such as meat, vegetables, or seafood, in a delicate batter and deep fry it. It uses just flour, egg, and ice water to create a crispy exterior. The key to getting the right texture is to use chilled […]
Bursting with big pieces of cold-cracked lobster, these fritters are a snack you’ll want to keep all to yourself. You don’t need a fryer for this recipe—just a deep pan and enough oil to cover your fritters—so it’s perfect for whenever you’re looking for a quick, crunchy bite. These lobster […]
Satisfy your spice cravings by slurping up these mouthwatering and nutty noodles for a quick meal. Dan dan noodles, which originated in Sichuan, China, are named after the traditional poles that street vendors use to hold up bowls of noodles and sauce on their backs. This recipe can be made […]
Executive Chef Tara Monsod of Animae is known for being one of the most prominent chefs in Southern California, commanding the coal-fire, pan-Asian steakhouse kitchen that feeds a sold-out dining room every night. Her resume is impressive, with long stints training under Top Chef alums like Richard Blais, Amanda Baumgarten, […]
The first time I had peri-peri was in Maputo, Mozambique, at a seaside restaurant called Casa de Peixe, which in Portuguese means “house of fish.” It was a shrimp dish stewed in a peri-peri sauce, served with white rice. Once I got to Portugal (where I live), I was happy […]
Summer’s nickname should be “tomato time.” Celebrate the warm weather months with this easy-to-make, one-pot Bolognese showcasing cherry tomatoes, which add seasonal sensibility and sunny sweetness to the classic sauce.
Make a classic bacon cheeseburger with this easy-to-follow recipe. The key to getting a perfect bacon cheeseburger is to cook the bacon in the oven beforehand and then reheat it on the grill (we use Tender Belly bacon for this recipe). Included is a quick-to-master recipe for our “secret” burger […]
This easy recipe combines two summer favorites you didn’t know you needed to eat together. Using pre-cooked Niman Ranch pulled pork from ButcherBox, you can whip this up as an easy dinner for the kid, as a party appetizer, or whenever you need a little summer sweetness.