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The marinade for this grilled chicken recipe, like every recipe in the book, is personal to Nosrat. "If I don't have a deep relationship with it, and I haven't made it countless times over the course of years and years and years," she says, "it wasn't going in the book." It's essentially a descendant of her beloved buttermilk-brined roast chicken -and a tribute to the Persian kebab restaurants she grew up visiting in Southern California. Saffron, onion, lemon juice, tomato paste, black pepper, and yogurt work together to tenderize the meat and create the signature balance of acidity, sweetness, and umami that defines so many Persian chicken kebab recipes.

I love bibimbap, the Korean rice bowls they're a great way to use up bits and pieces in the fridge; arrange them beautifully on a bowl of rice and top with an egg and Korean chilli sauce. I don't always have gochugaru at home, so came up with this addictive miso-peanut chilli sauce instead. Roast the vegetables in some sesame oil in a tray, pop the rice in the microwave, boil or fry an egg, and that's dinner sorted.

Most people have a favorite comfort food, a dish they turn to for relief after a long, tough week, or just to warm their belly on a cold winter day. Celebrity chefs are no exception. From tried-and-true comfort classics like grilled cheese with tomato soup, mashed potatoes with gravy, or butter noodles, to less common picks like cherrystone clams, celebrity chef comfort food has no rules as long as it's soothing.

Anthony Bourdain is known for many things: world traveler, TV presenter, best-selling author, conversationalist, cultural commentator, adventurer - the list is endless. His presence is difficult to quantify; however, above all, Bourdain was a chef (or, as he often referred to himself, a cook). Bourdain believed that cooking is a skill, something you learn, practice, and develop. It's about diligence and attitude. He resisted grandiose culinary notions and took pride in the steely resilience often associated with working in restaurant kitchens.

Microwave the butter with a large pinch of salt in a small microwave-safe bowl until melted, about 1 minute. Brush both sides of each slice of bread with the butter. Make the toast bowls: Gently press a slice of bread inside a cup of a 12-cup muffin tin. The bottom and sides of the bread should be flush against the cup; pleat the sides of the bread as needed to fit.

I love this recipe because it's so versatile. If you're missing artichokes or olives, try sun-dried tomato or capers. No chickpeas? White beans work or double the lentils. You really can't go wrong. The dressing is quick, easy and versatile and you can use it to create your own Mediterranean variations of this salad. Here are a few more reasons to love it:

You may not think of flour as raw, but that's just what it is. No part of the process of harvesting, grinding, bleaching, or packing most types of flour heats it enough to kill bacteria that may be present; cooking it takes care of that. But if you don't cook your flour before consuming, you're putting yourself at risk of food poisoning from Salmonella or E. coli, according to the FDA.

According to Karen Frazier, a Tasting Table recipe developer and mixologist, there are lots of ways to incorporate bourbon into pasta dishes - from replacing the vodka in a vodka sauce to making a buttery bourbon and sage sauce or a mushroom bourbon pan sauce. Bourbon can also replace the wine that's used in a number of pasta dishes, including Bolognese - in the case of Bolognese, you can use bourbon instead of wine in a 1:1 ratio to deglaze the pan.

This grilled cabbage Caesar salad is one of the oldest dishes on the menu at Fet-Fisk, a Nordic-inspired seafood restaurant in Pittsburgh and one of our Best New Restaurants for 2025. It's so popular that it's served year-round with little to no changes. The contrast of serving a grilled vegetable ice-cold is thrilling, and the Caesar dressing is rich and thick enough to cling longingly to each leaf of cabbage.

While it might be tempting to wash the beads right out of the tin after your crust has pre-baked so the pastry can begin cooling, it's best to wait until they cool a bit. Otherwise your pie weights could undergo thermal shock by exposing them to a rapid temperature change - causing them to crack and break. This is particularly true of ceramic pie weights with relatively low heat conduction.

Cups of applesauce frequently made their way into lunchboxes and topped off lunch trays, but we don't have to abandon them in the past once we get older. Even if the nostalgic ingredient no longer functions as a midday snack, it still serves a deliciously important role. A cup of most sweetened and unsweetened applesauce contains about 1/7 the amount of calories that a cup of sugar has, making it a more nutritious way to enjoy your favorite toothsome treats.

Ever since Conrad made dirt bomb muffins for Isabella's (Belly's) birthday in Season 3, Episode 4 of the Amazon Prime Video hit series "The Summer I Turned Pretty," fans have been running to the kitchen to whip up a batch themselves. They're popular for a reason, and not just because they're on the show: They're simply delicious. These little treats are packed with everything you could want in a breakfast, dessert, or snack (and sometimes a meal, if we're being absolutely honest).

Pure vanilla extract is the oft-celebrated, hard-working hero of many recipes. It adds both sweetness and complexity and balances key flavors in other ingredients. While most have a bottle of vanilla extract in their cupboard, you may not know that vanilla extract will decline in both flavor and quality over time, especially without proper storage. How long your vanilla extract lasts depends on the type of vanilla and how it's stored.

While there are countless ways to dress up a burger, sometimes less is more - especially according to Anthony Bourdain. The late celebrity chef, TV host, author, and food adventurer was vocal about not overcomplicating a burger. And when it came to adding tomatoes as a topping, he had a golden rule for doing so with grace: Just add one slice, and make it thin.

While many people don't notice a difference in taste between the two types of sugar, those with a refined palate can detect subtle differences. Some people find that beet sugar has a neutral taste that isn't very sweet, and some detect an earthy, burnt sugar flavor. Others think that cane sugar has a sweeter, richer flavor with under-notes of caramel or molasses.

There's nothing like a good beef stew. Every country's got one - Hungarian goulash, Spain's rabo de toro - and they're all worth making at least once. But Julia Child kept coming back to boeuf bourguignon. In "Mastering the Art of French Cooking," she called it "one of the most delicious beef dishes concocted by man." Hard to argue with that. Big chunks of beef, plenty of red wine, smoky bacon, mushrooms, onions - and somehow, it's even better the next day.

There are so many legends about famous dishes that were invented by accident. Ruth Wakefield thought she'd create a chocolate cookie by breaking up bits of a chocolate bar and folding them into her dough, but invented the chocolate chip cookie instead. Chocolate truffles may have been a happy accident, and butter likely came about by mistake as well. Basically, all the best foods are ones we wouldn't have without some clumsy person stumbling around a kitchen,

When it comes to flavor, layers matter. Martha Stewart knows this. She also knows that time matters, too. That's why she's fond of store-bought bouillon - a helpful ingredient that's been around for generations. She recently told Delish that those little powerhouses of flavor make any recipe taste like it's been slow cooking for hours. "I use the vegetable bouillon cube just to add a little extra depth of flavor," Stewart said.

In addition to being more durable, a silicone bread sling is a better choice because it reduces waste as it can be used over and over again. It will also help distribute heat more evenly while baking and is a safer way to move baked loaves of bread from a Dutch oven to a countertop. Since a silicone bread sling won't rip under pressure, it can help prevent getting burned on hot ovens and pans or from precious loaves of bread hitting the floor.

A classic no-bake dessert filled with nostalgic childhood memories, the humble Rice Krispie treat is as effortless to prepare as it is to enjoy. There are countless ways to upgrade your Rice Krispies treats, including mixing up your marshmallows, swapping in new cereals, and dipping or drizzling the squares in chocolate and other sauces. For a flavorful twist that makes the most of your melted marshmallows, try adding a packet of your favorite instant pudding to the batch before folding in the cereal.

Let's be honest - fried rice is a weeknight hero. You've got the rice, the veggies, maybe some eggs or another protein, and it gets the job done. But with just one addition, you can take it from good enough to something you'll actually look forward to eating: sweet chili sauce. This little condiment balances gentle sweetness with mild heat, instantly giving fried rice a restaurant-level upgrade.

There's nothing quite like a big bowl of your favorite cereal topped with cold milk. It's sweet, crunchy, and perfect for busy mornings or late-night snacks. But did you know there's an easy way to level up this breakfast staple? All you need to do is bake it for a few minutes in the oven before putting it into your bowl, and the results are surprising. Toasting cereal brings out deeper flavor, makes the crunch even sharper, and can even caramelize the sugar just enough to taste a little indulgent. Sure, it adds a couple of extra minutes to your routine, but it's a trick worth trying at least once.

So I probably shouldn't have messed with it, but I did, because I'm a tinkerer. I wanted a lot of spring onions, you see, because, together, cooked green onions and spinach are a bittersweet fantastic dream, especially when they're tempered with some creamy ricotta. But then, to stop it from getting too sleepy, I escalated the fresh herbs, kept the sharp feta (I'm not a monster) and finished it with a fresh lemon and pine nut salsa.

Healthy: This brussels sprouts salad features kale, brussels sprouts and potatoes, making it a healthy choice for a side dish or make-ahead lunch. Fall-flavored: The vinaigrette leans a bit fall with the inclusion of dijon mustard and apple cider vinegar. The salad itself features goat cheese and bacon, a pair that's meant to be together! Customizable: Don't love the toppings I've included? Try using what you have in your fridge or pantry instead!

All it takes is some shredded chicken, a quick cream sauce made from a good can of condensed soup (like Campbell's Cream of Chicken) plus a bit of sour cream, and of course, poppy seeds, and you've got a comforting classic that can bring everyone to the table, then send them off satisfied. But rather than making it from scratch, if you've got a rotisserie chicken leftover from the other night's dinner, the good news is you can have

When it comes to cookies, you really can't go wrong, especially if they're freshly baked. While chocolate chip cookies often come to mind when it's time to replenish your cookie jar with another homemade batch, we recommend setting aside the chocolate chips for once. Instead, reach for some soft caramels to create the ultimate gooey, delicious cookies. This easy soft caramel cookies recipe, courtesy of developer Jennine Rye, is perfect for anyone who is a little daunted by the idea of making cookies.

Made with whole milk, seltzer, and chocolate syrup, this vintage beverage was a true chocolate lover's dream. Unfortunately, the flourishing soda fountain culture that existed between the 1940s and 1970s saw a sharp decline as bottled sodas started taking over. Though this change in trends spelled disaster for deli staples, you can still scour your local restaurants in search of the once ubiquitous beverage. Alternatively, you can try preparing your own at home.

Sometimes, I'll glance at a recipe's ingredients and just know, in my heart, that it's going to taste amazing. That's exactly how I felt the first time I laid eyes on the Barefoot Contessa's tomato sandwich recipe. Traditionally, this kind of sandwich only has a few ingredients: two slices of bread, some tomatoes, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper. Ina Garten's recipe, however, kicks the sandwich up a notch with a mayo that has a large cast of flavors, including basil.

Late-season plums are wonderful to bake with; juicy and slightly astringent as you get closer to the skin, they soften into a rich, almost winey sweetness. And, when they're nestled into soft almond cream and scented with star anise, they make a delicious tart for any time of day. Serve warm with pouring cream as pudding or cold with a cup of tea.

The 'Pour and Pair' competition invites bloggers to create perfect pairings with randomly assigned sherries, with a gourmet trip through DO Jerez as the grand prize.