I adore this pie, which I start making in June, when fresh strawberries come into season on the heels of May’s rhubarb. Early on in life, I discovered that cooking special things made both other people and me happy—and the fact that you took the time to do it (instead of just stopping off at […]
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Basic Pie Dough
I use my foolproof Cream Cheese Pastry for both savory and sweet pies; this is the other recipe I use only for sweet ones. The milk adds a little more fat, which helps with the pliability and gives you a little more grace when rolling out. Try making this both by hand and in a […]
Quick Fried Chicken
Fried chicken on the table in forty-five minutes? Here it is, the quick recipe. I serve it with Chunky Mashed Potatoes and Braised Collard Greens. The boys love it. Excerpted from Mad Hungry: Feeding Men & Boys by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books). Copyright © 2009. Photographs by Mikkel Vang. Read our book review to […]
Grilled Hanger Steak
You can’t beat a flavorful marinade for steak, especially for a cut like hanger, which has a wonderful toothsome texture. Its compact narrow, half-foot-long pieces make it easy to maneuver around a small grill. To serve, slice it on the bias, against the grain. With potatoes and vegetables, a little goes a long way in […]
Chris’s Grilled Ratatouille
Once you’ve finished grilling your chicken, beef, or pork, don’t turn off that grill! While it’s still hot, throw some veggies on and make Chris’s grilled ratatouille. It’s even better the day after. Chris grills a batch the night before he wants to eat it and then makes sandwiches with the mix the next day. […]
Faith’s Grilled Sausages & Peppers for Brunch
Markets are filled with every flavor of sausages, so we leave it to you to choose your favorite to use as the centerpiece for a weekend grilled brunch. Faith’s recipe features her favorite sausage of the moment — fennel. Grill the sausages along with sliced red and yellow peppers and red onions, and serve with […]
