From Faith: In keeping with our recent theme of calorie-friendly cocktails, we asked our frequent contributor Anthony DeSerio for something that could be served hot or cold, and would be health and calorie-friendly; he produced a lovely martini using Earl Grey tea and honey, mixed with vodka, tequila, or gin (around 60 calories per ounce.) This […]
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Fast, Good Tomato Soup: Use Chopped Canned Tomatoes
From Faith: It was a bitter cold afternoon, and I was testing recipes at Orient Point on the North Fork of Long Island. Because the house is situated high on a bluff overlooking Long Island Sound and across the pond from Old Saybrook, Conn., the wind was howling. This was soup weather, only I didn’t want […]
Best Way to Make Frozen Pizza Fantastico
From Alex Province: None of us would debate the convenience of keeping a few of our favorite brand frozen pizzas on hand, including ones that are gluten-free. Far beyond convenience, though, there are ways to make those frozen orbs into something juicy and irresistible, the way pizza is supposed to be. Here are some ideas for […]
How to Doctor Microwave Popcorn
Yes, it is possible to be so busy or tired we don’t have time to make popcorn from scratch… so we doctor it. Faith likes Paul Newman’s Original microwave popcorn, and after it’s popped, she empties half the bag in a large bowl and tosses in all sorts of things, such as grated parmesan; truffle […]
Can of Chickpeas? Make Your Own Blender Hummus in 5 Minutes
As a fan of Indian flavors, I like to roam the aisles at Trader Joe’s (or anywhere) for jars of Indian sauces. Joe’s has a terrific and affordable one called Masala Simmer Sauce. I dump it in a blender with a can or two of rinsed chickpeas. Whiz on high and you’re all set. You […]
The Doctor Is In: Making Packaged or Canned Foods Lovable
From Faith: Whether you are busy, lazy, cheap, or without cooking ability, we think it’s okay to use canned or packaged foods and doctor them to make them better. It turns out, as you can see from the recipe here, it’s even possible to make a toddy from hot Dr. Pepper. (You really can make this, […]
