My head snapped around at the idea of blending Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavors. That’s what Einat Admony does in her cookbook,Balaboosta. And there is nothing like her “Not So Jewish Chicken Soup,” as she calls it. (Admony has a mixed Israeli heritage, Persian and Yemenite.) Because I’m a believer in layering flavors, especially in […]
Recipes
Champagne Party Punch
Our pals at Epicurious tell us 100 percent of those who made this punch said they would make it again and again. It’s stress-free way to make your guests happy. (Feel free to halve the ingredients for a party of 8.)
Truffle Butter Lobster with Linguine
Crack open the champagne… prepare for a mind-blowing experience. Truffle butter lobster combines chardonnay, vermouth, shallots, heavy cream, ginger, mushrooms, and, of course, black truffle butter, available at gourmet stores and markets, or online from D’Artagnan. This recipe, from the cookbook, Fish, calls for traditional linguine, though you can make this dish gluten-free by using […]
Faith’s Favorite Slow-Cooker Turkey Chili with Dark Chocolate
What makes a chili unforgettable? When the meat and the right combo of spices are cooked slowly enough to make them melt into the sauce. This is the recipe that makes that happen, and the unsweetened cocoa powder addition is masterful, adding dark, dusky flavor. I first discovered this recipe in Cooking Slow, by Andrew Schloss, a […]
Crispy Tortilla, Lime, Garlic Soup
This soup is traditionally made with chicken stock, but here I used miso (fermented soybean paste) to give an intense flavor. Miso is like a vegetarian bouillon. Different types of miso range in strength and color Light ones are young and mild, while darker misos, which have been aged longer, are saltier, richer, and more […]
Fried Deviled Eggs
These melt in your mouth — nicely seasoned traditional deviled eggs, dipped in bread crumbs, a little egg and flour, then fried in peanut oil to give them a crispy exterior.
