When it comes to exploring Black foods, cultures and histories in the U.S., author Anela Malik says her book, "American Soul: The Black History of Food in the United States" (National Geographic, $40) is just a starting point. Because while Black history is vital, the present and future are also important to understand, she says. In an effort to do that, the book highlights a range of recipes and introductions from some of the contemporary voices in Black culinary leadership today.
Making it onto this list of our best pasta recipes is kind of a big deal. We tried to count how many pasta dishes we've developed over the course of this publication's history-modern mathematics cannot accommodate such a figure. You can imagine how painstaking it was to whittle down this list to just 31 recipes. But, fueled by a second helping of rigatoni alla vodka, we did it.
When you're craving a dish that feels cozy but still offers all the nutrients you need to feel your best, roasted vegetables are the way to go. They often taste richer and more complex than their raw or steamed counterparts, but they still make you feel your best when you eat a big batch of them. Whether you just want some roasted vegetables as a side dish or you want to incorporate them into a more coherent meal,
Yogurt bowls are great-both the sweet and savory kinds-but there are so many more recipes with yogurt to know and love. This versatile dairy staple can bulk up a breakfast smoothie, anchor a marinade for lamb and other meats, form the base of classic dips like tzatziki, and transform ice pops into high-protein, healthy desserts-adding tang, tenderness, and creaminess along the way. From weeknight dinners to no-bake sweets, yogurt does more heavy lifting in the kitchen than almost any other dairy product.
Can food exist without love? And, inversely, can love exist without food? The answer to both is yes, of course, but the two are so intertwined that it's hard to imagine a romantic date without dinner, or a form of care greater than cooking a loved one their favorite meal. With Valentine's Day approaching, we at New York Times Cooking took a spin through our reader comments and found many tales of courtship and connection, of partings and proposals.
If you're planning to celebrate Valentine's Day at home this year, you might already be thinking about what to cook up for a cozy evening in. Preparing a romantic dinner for two is the perfect way to show your love, and what better occasion to go the extra mile with indulgent flavors or take the presentation up a notch. A thoughtfully prepared, home-cooked meal can be just as special as a visit to a fancy restaurant, and there are plenty of delicious options to consider.
Typically made from cow's milk, it's produced by heating whey - a common byproduct of other cheesemaking processes. Hence, the word "ricotta" translates to "recooked" in English. When the whey is heated and acidified, it forms the soft, fine curds that are so characteristic of ricotta, resulting in a delicate, airy cheese that's creamy yet relatively low in fat. You can even make your own ricotta at home by curdling boiled milk with lemon juice and then straining the mixture through a cheesecloth.
If you don't know digital creator, best-selling author, and FlavCity founder Bobby Parrish, I have only one question: Where have you been? A combined 20 million people follow his social channels where he shares grocery shopping guides and lifestyle tips focused on making healthy, nutritious food more accessible. Those responsibilities, plus those of running a major nutrition brand and being a husband and dad, also give him one more unofficial certification: professional on-the-go eater.
Content collections are pretty much exactly how they sound - collection of content items you can use within your Astro site. If you go through the excellent Astro tutorial you will find this discussed at the end in the final optional step step. Content collections aren't required - you can build dynamic sets of data just using file system operations (and that's how the tutorial has you build the blog) - but they make it easier (imo) to re-use content throughout the site.
Wondering how to cut fennel but not sure of the best way? I love this vegetable in a refreshing fennel salad or as tender roasted fennel. But it can be tricky to cut! Here's my method for how to cut a fennel bulb, including how to both slice and dice this tasty veggie. Video: How to Cut Fennel How to Cut Fennel, Step-By-Step
No doubt you've noticed that a gingerbread house tends to be a lot thinner, harder, and drier than a typical cookie. That's very intentional, as gingerbread houses are designed to be structurally sound. Pastry chef Katherine Sprung, when going over mistakes people make with gingerbread houses, told us, "A gingerbread cookie is going to be softer and more flavorful, since those are really meant to be eaten."
After years of making salmon recipes, I can finally say: I know a thing or two about how to cook this popular fish! I used to become frustrated by salmon that came out "fishy" tasting and mushy (has this happened to you?). So I started on a quest to nail based baked salmon, then moved on to different cooking methods and flavor combinations. As I went along, luckily I found my family loved these recipes, too.
Professional baker here: believing the baking times on the recipe. Every oven is different, every time you use that oven is different, etc. Timers are useful for reminding you that you have something in the oven, but beyond that, you have to know what done looks/feels like. Probe thermometers are your friend.
A rich, cold weather stewed concoction remains a favorite. Later, my culinary training would teach me new names for stews. Fricassees, stews bound with creamy sauces. Blanquettes, white stews enriched with cream or egg yolks. Etouffees, stewy mixtures served over rice whose name is derived from the French word for smothered. They're fancy names for comfort food that uses common slow-cooking processes producing scrumptious tidbits surrounded with sauce.
Usually, people are either in the French toast or pancake camp when it comes to breakfast, but there's no denying that a good waffle just really hits the spot every so often. Sweet, satisfying, and totally customizable, waffles can be a morning-time hero when prepared the right way, and there's one ingredient you can utilize to give them a quick protein boost: chickpeas.
When I heard that cottage cheese was experiencing some kind of renaissance, my first thought was: This is what comes of complacency. I'd thought of cottage cheese as being safely extinct, but per capita consumption statistics show that, while it fell slightly out of favour, it never really went away. And now it's having a moment. Or the latest in a series of moments.
When summer hits its stride, the sight of plump, dusky plums fill the grocery stores, and it's glorious, although fleeting. We can keep those luscious fruits ready to eat all winter long by simply canning them in hot liquid. Whether your plums are golden or deep purple in hue, these faintly-floral fruits are all shades of juicy, sweet, and tart. Savor those summer flavors like this: Start by washing them and pricking the skins with a fork.
It's an ingredient that's both delicious and nutritious, packing in an array of essential vitamins and minerals, and it's thought to possess anti-inflammatory properties, too. Coconut milk also serves as an excellent dairy-free substitute for traditional milk or cream. And, as canned foods go, it has to be one of the most versatile, since it fits seamlessly into a wide variety of sweet and savory recipes.
Google may be testing displaying different-sized cards for recipe results in the Google Search results. The cards show large and small graphics that make the results look misaligned. I am guessing it is a bug, because I cannot replicate it for all my recipe searches. I spotted this via Inspired Taste on X and I cannot replicate it for any other recipe search outside of [gravy recipes].
ground beef was averaging $8 a pound. I was aghast. Since when did a pound of 80/20 become a special little treat? We've been opting for ground chicken and turkey instead. As grocery prices continue to go up, what are you turning to to keep your own food bills down? Maybe it's rice or lentils, but don't forget about the humble bean. Canned
With a buttery, flaky pastry base and a rich, savory filling, quiche strikes the perfect balance between elegance and heartiness. This brunch favorite is typically made with eggs, heavy cream, cheese, and a medley of meat- or veggie-based add-ins, yielding a creamy, protein-rich dish that can feed a crowd. Quiche can be enjoyed warm or cold, and it makes for a delicious addition to a buffet-style lunch, served alongside a selection of complementary sides.
I have to confess that I'm a bit of a rice hater. Of all the starchy sides I could put on my plate, it's always going to fall behind two of my favorite comfort foods: potatoes and pasta. But as groceries get increasingly expensive, I think it's time to reexamine the humble side of rice. Because really, rice is what you make of it - and you can make it into pretty much anything. These simple rice recipes for dinner and sides will teach you new ways to use up your bag of rice, from elevated side dishes to complete meals.
Considered the sweet Kirkland brand snack that will actually impress your palate, these candied nuts boast a minimal list of ingredients, which include pecans, sugar, butter, brown sugar, sea salt, natural flavor, and sunflower oil. Reviews praise them as the best ever and a more affordable choice when compared to other, more expensive brands. It's clear that these sweets are enjoyable on their own as an indulgent snack.
Cooking in early fall can be confusing. Farmers markets and grocery stores are caught between two seasons: The last of the summer harvest is still perfectly ripe, while fall's first crops are already inching their way into the produce section. Do you keep leaning on summer salads and grilled vegetables, or start roasting squash and baking casseroles? Luckily, you don't have to choose; this is one of the most flexible times of the year in the kitchen.
When considering chefs that have forever changed the way we cook, Samin Nosrat expeditiously comes to mind. A teacher and Chez Panissetrained chef, Nosrat has built a career sharing the fundamentals of cooking. This has translated into her first #1 New York Times Bestselling and James Beard Award-winning book, Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat. The book's success landed her a Netflix documentary series adaptation. Nosrat took a much-needed break before turning out her latest endeavor, Good Things,
They have a comparable protein content and roughly the same amount of calories; but, when it comes to fiber, almond butter beats peanut butter. A serving of almond butter (two tablespoons) has around 3.3 grams of fiber, whereas peanut butter has half that amount. There seems to be a trend focused on consuming as much protein as possible, but fiber is an underrated nutrient that's finally getting its time in the spotlight - and almond butter is a delicious way to ensure you get enough.
