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About 4 ½ cups; 3 servings To read more about miso, see here. There are many kinds available, especially in Japanese groceries. We often use a combination…
About ⅔ cup This dressing is perfect for cold noodle salads, in chicken salad, or with spicy greens like arugula.
4 servings When the old rooster, or coq, lost his crow, he would find himself the main ingredient in this classic French braise. It is commonly made with…
6 to 8 servings The name translates as “old clothes,” which the shreds of beef and strips of onion and pepper are said to resemble. Like Puerto Rican…
About 1 ½ cups The original version was created at the Hidden Valley Guest Ranch in Santa Barbara, California, in the 1950s. For a modern, lighter…
A creamy, tangy ginger dressing inspired by Japanese steakhouse salads. Made with fresh ginger, carrots, and a touch of ketchup for sweetness.
A creamy chowder with halibut, bacon, potatoes, and corn. Perfect for warming up on the boat or at home.
18 to 20 servings This is an excellent way of serving mashed potatoes to the masses that can be prepared up to 2 days in advance, sparing you the…
Serves 2 While Americans tend to think of the avocado as a savory food, in many parts of the world it is used in sweet preparations. This rich shake is a…
4 Servings High heat concentrates cabbage’s flavor to good effect. While the dukkah is optional, we highly recommend including it. You may, like some of…
1 or 2 servings Some green smoothies tend to be a tad… vegetal. We think of this pleasant and milder version as an entry-level green smoothie.
About 4 ½ cups While beef and pork are the main ingredients in this long-simmered ragu, we have given it a home near its tomato-rich, pasta-friendly…
4 servings You can smoke any small bird in this way, but be careful not to overcook it or the meat will dry out.
6 to 8 servings This creamy slaw is the American favorite. For a more flavorful creamy dressing, substitute Alabama White Barbecue Sauce. For a lighter…
A simple pasta dish tossed with fresh herbs, olive oil, and Parmesan cheese, creating a light and flavorful sauce.
4 servings If using the optional liquor, some good combinations include brandy with cherries, bourbon with peaches, dark rum with mango, and kirsch with…
4 servings Created in the 1940s at Stockholm’s Restaurant Hasselbacken, these potatoes are as adorable on the plate as they are satisfying.
8 side-dish or 4 main-course servings Kasha varnishkes is a traditional Eastern European dish. It can be turned into a salad by adding blanched asparagus…
2 servings Also known as licuados, batidos are often thinner than a smoothie and use milk as an ingredient.
A quick and healthy side dish of wilted spinach sautéed with garlic and lemon zest. Ready in just 10 minutes, it's a lighter take on the classic…
A simple and comforting egg drop soup made with rich broth and silky egg ribbons, seasoned with salt and pepper. Optionally brightened with a squeeze of…
About 1 ½ cups To infuse this mixture with mint, coffee, and other ingredients, follow the instructions in Flavored Ganache, using half the amounts listed.
About fifty 2 ½-inch wafers Benne seeds are an early heirloom variety of sesame seeds, brought by enslaved West Africans to South Carolina’s Lowcountry…
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