Recipe: Cuban Slaw
Cuban Slaw. This new version of Cuban Slaw resulted from a happy accident. I shredded the cabbage and mixed it with salt, then had to stop the cure after 20 minutes to get back to a family activity....
View ArticleRecipe: Marinated Artichokes and Hearts of Palm
Marinated Artichokes and Hearts of Palm. Stores sell marinated artichokes, so why not marinated artichokes and hearts of palm? They’re both mild vegetables that contribute more texture than taste, and...
View ArticleRecipe: Korean Steak Tartare (Yukhoe)
Korean Steak Tartare (Yukhoe). Korean Steak Tartare is a nice alternative to the Western version for people who are reluctant to dig into raw meat. The marinade (which has ingredients similar to that...
View ArticleRecipe: Loaded Potato Salad
Loaded Potato Salad with optional red pepper garnish. We assume you’re making potato salad for the 4th of July, right? Loaded Potato Salad is an upgrade from our time-tested Texas-Style Potato Salad....
View ArticleRecipe: Best Marinated Mushrooms
Best Marinated Mushrooms. Best Marinated Mushrooms are the winner* in our four-way taste test of preparations. We’ve refined the recipe to add a suitable vinagrette; of course you could use your own...
View ArticleRecipe: Japanese Restaurant Salad Dressing
Japanese Restaurant Salad Dressing goes really nicely with the sweet sungold cherry tomatoes which are in season right now. This is our version of the Japanese restaurant salad dressing that’s often...
View ArticleRecipe: Deli Style Cole Slaw
Deli Style Cole Slaw. Deli Style Cole Slaw is too expensive in the deli nowadays, so let’s make our own. We’re talking about the sweet-and-sour mayo-based product that is ubiquitous in New York delis...
View ArticleRecipe: Pickled Strawberries
Pickled Strawberries. Pickled strawberries are a good way to extend the season’s bounty. They’ll last longer in the fridge and can be used in salads or as a component of a charcuterie plate. This...
View ArticleRecipe: Perilla (Shiso) Kimchi
Perilla (Shiso) kimchi. Once again we were faced with a bounty of shiso leaves at season end. This Perilla (Shiso) Kimchi recipe is an amalgam of several we found online. It’s got a nice kick to it and...
View ArticleRecipe: Tomatillo Rice
Tomatillo Rice. The tomatillo pretty much disappears as it cooks, but you can find green flecks if you look closely. Tomatillo Rice was a happy accident. We had tomatillos left over from shish kabab...
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