Using a ricer yields mashed potatoes with an especially light, fluffy texture. Alternatively potatoes can be mashed with a potato masher or fork. Extra-virgin olive oil makes these potatoes smooth and...
Take advantage of sweet summer corn with this classic American side dish. Grill corn on the cob until the husks are slightly charred and corn is tender.
Use overripe fruit, such as peaches, to make flavored vinegars for green salads. When presented in glass vessels or jars, the vinegars also make great hostess gifts.
An easy, tasty take on the popular Turkish turnover and a most delicious savory breakfast or snack. We swap store-bought puff pastry for the usual phyllo. Assemble and freeze the bourekas ahead of time,...
Chopped eggplant and mushrooms give a rich flavor and meaty texture to this Mediterranean-style vegetable dish. Serve it with some steamed or boiled rice for a well-balanced meal.
Globe artichokes, nature's most intriguing pull-apart delicacy, pair well with robust Italian flavors. Serving the artichokes with a zesty pecorino Romano vinaigrette and toasty slivers of garlic is a...
In Argentina, garlicky herb-flecked chimichurri, a condiment as prevalent there as ketchup is in the United States, is spooned over all manner of grilled meats, especially steak.
Swapping out tangy sauerkraut for browned onions turns this savory favorite into a sweeter dish. Serve with applesauce and brown mustard, which are delicious with sausage.
When you spot a good deal on plum tomatoes, buy a bunch. Roasting preserves them for later use and maximizes their sweetness. Use roasted tomatoes in Roasted-Tomato Pasta with Basil, Beef and Tomato Stew,...
Raw vegetables lend unexpected texture to the antipasti table and hold up well in salads. In this colorful assemblage, orange-coriander vinaigrette plays off the sweetness of red, golden, and Chioggia...
A delicious four-ingredient condiment that's made with pantry ingredients. Consider it a Japanese tartar sauce and know that you'll want to dollop it on everything, especially Fried Catfish.