How to make satisfying salads? Ask the French
Composed salads, which are simple and versatile, make great bistro meals from leftovers. During these cold winter-into-spring days, eating only hearty, warming soups and stews can be tempting. Even the best of these dishes can become repetitive at this time of the year. Then, the desire for something new and different takes over. A glance in […]
Enjoy a delicious lunch with this simple grain salad
This one-bowl meal packed with vegetables and flavored with a simple dressing is sure to be a staple in your recipe collection THE CHEF: TRCY MALECHEK EZEKIEL Her Restaurant: Birdie’s Austin, Texas She’s known for Bringing the fine-dining experience to a family-run restaurant. The weather inspires the menus as much as France or Italy. Austin’s dining scene […]
A Skeptic’s Tour to New York City’s Natural Wine Bars
For some time, natural wine has been a popular trend. But what exactly is it? Our wine columnist started a crawl of natural-wine bars to understand this elusive category. I’M A SELF-CONFESSED natural wine skeptic. Some natural wines were pleasant, while others were unpleasant. I need help understanding the hype. So I decided to try the […]
Champagne in Dixie Cups. Pancakes Flecked with Gold Fine dining is fun again
These restaurants are a hot ticket. Passive pretentiousness is not allowed. The prevailing mood is a party. HE OLD Pineapple & Pearls was a huge success. Seven years ago, the restaurant opened in Washington, D.C., to rave reviews from local critics. Diners lined up for Aaron Silverman’s elegant tasting menu, which includes a dozen or […]
A Pro Tip from an Italian Kitchen: Cold Water is the Key and More Pasta Pro Tips
Rachel Roddy, the author, shares a primer on pasta and other vital lessons from almost two decades of living in Rome. She also gives her recipe for a simple and highly soothing soup. COOKBOOK AUTOR Rachel Roddy, a food blogger and columnist had just returned from a visit to a pecorino plant when we met up […]
Kosher Bordeaux and Other Great Wines to Celebrate Passover and Beyond
Our wine columnist scoured the globe to find the best kosher wines. These are her top five choices. I ASK Victor Schoenfeld. This column is not necessary. In an email, the Golan Heights Winery’s head winemaker stated that writing a pre-Passover article about kosher wines was an anomaly. Schoenfeld argued that kosher wines could be enjoyed […]
This Farmers Market Frittata recipe will not let you down
This egg dish, a fresh take on a brunch classic, is infinitely adaptable to your weekly produce haul. THE CHEF: TRCY MALECHEK EZEKIEL Her Restaurant: Birdie’s Austin, Texas She’s known for Bringing the fine-dining experience to a family-run restaurant. The weather inspires the menus as much as France or Italy. Austin’s dining scene will benefit from a […]
Three Chef Recipes for the Surprisingly Spectacular Carrot
There are almost sure to be a few in your crisper drawer. An expert showed us how to use this beautiful root in surprising directions. I’M EXCITED About carrots. It might seem strange to you: An experienced chef like me, with access to so many exotic ingredients, gets excited about a vegetable everyone has in their […]
The Confidantes Dinner Party Menu
You can skip the cheese course. There is no need for a dessert. This stew recipe is perfect for cold nights. It’s SPRING, but the rainy spells in the Northeast and the snow in L.A. made me think we still have one more slow-cook hurrah before we pack our socks. It’s a surprise that I […]
For your next night in, try this Bee’s Knees mocktail recipe
SPRING CLEANING is a rewarding experience in any situation. Recently, however, a pantry purge brought out a surprising dividend: cocktail-hour inspiration. I took cues from the Prohibition-era classic, the Bee’s Knees. I simmered the honey jar dregs with water and a sprig of rosemary to make a syrup that had a delightful bite. The result is […]