Roast chicken is actually crazy easy, given that all you really need to do is to just salt the chicken, put it in a pan and put it in a hot oven for an hour or so. My brilliant inspiration, or at least I thought so at the time, and I still think it produces a terrific result, was to chop up some seedless grapes and use them to stuff the chicken....

How to Cook a Leg of Lamb There is some debate over which method yields the best results—slow cooking at low heat the entire time, or searing first on high heat and then slow cooking. James Beard in his American Cookery prefers the slow-cook-low-heat method (He rubs the roast with salt and pepper and cooks it at 325°F the whole time.). We generally get great results with the searing method, starting at high heat and then dropping the temp which is the method described in the following recipe....

When you roast slender stems of broccolini, they become tender, slightly crispy, and even a touch sweet! Broccolini is a cross between regular broccoli and gai-lan, a Chinese green that is also in the brassica family. It’s loaded with vitamins and minerals, and great for rounding out a healthy meal. The creamy mustard dressing makes the dish feel special. It’s also a fabulous dipping sauce for any other vegetables that take your fancy....

Enchiladas have been a staple in our family for as long as I can remember. They happily feed a crowd. You can prep them ahead and just bake them right before they’re needed. They also make terrific leftovers (especially with eggs for breakfast). These salsa verde chicken enchiladas are one of my personal favorites! They’re filled with shredded chicken and smothered in a bright, tangy tomatillo salsa. What Are Tomatillos?...

These freezer breakfast burritos, filled with sweet sausage, seasoned potatoes, cheese, scrambled eggs, and salsa verde, are my answer to this weekday struggle. Make Freezer Burritos for Busy Mornings! Freezer burritos are easy to prep in advance, can be frozen for up to three months, and only take about five minutes to reheat in the microwave—or ten minutes if you crisp the burrito in a skillet after reheating (which is well worth the extra few minutes)....

What Are Scallions? Most notable for their long green, tubular leaves and lack of a fully developed bulb, scallions are members of the allium genus of the lily family. In the U.S., we use the term “scallions” for both immature onions (a. cepa) whose bulbs have not yet developed, as well as the Welsh onion (a. fistulosum) variety which doesn’t form bulbs. Their flavor is less intense than most onions, making them suitable for eating either raw or cooked....

I’ve tried making zucchini ribbons with a simple vegetable peeler, a mandolin, and a spiralizer. I personally like using a vegetable peeler or mandolin the best. Making these wide pappardelle-like noodles wastes less of the vegetable than curly, spiralized zoodles. Also their texture is just so lovely. Most mandolins will produce a slightly thicker noodle than the peeler. You might need to cook the noodles a minute or so longer if your noodles seem fairly thick....

This sauce is so good, it will make you want to grab crusty bread and wipe the plate. You can’t ask for a meal that gives you more, considering how little time you spend making it. Puttanesca sauce is named for Italian ladies of the night, and though there are many stories about how it got its name, the one that seems plausible to me is that those women needed a quick, satisfying pasta to make between clients....

The cookies are about the size of quarters, making them the perfect one-bite treat – though they’re also fun to eat by the handful! The dough for these cookies is made in a food processor with flour, powdered sugar, butter, and a single yolk. Pulse everything together until it starts to clump together, then tip it out on your counter and gather into a ball. From there, just roll it into logs!...

I don’t usually keep mayo around the house, so I decided to try making a batch with sour cream instead. The richness of full-fat sour cream really gives the deviled eggs a nice creamy texture, and I love the slight sour flavor. I topped off my creation with a sprinkling of bacon and chives, which take the flavors of the deviled eggs to whole different level. Bacon makes everything better, right?...

We came across an intriguing recipe for strawberry mousse cake in Martha Stewart Living and decided to skip the cake part and just make the strawberry mousse with white chocolate. I’ve made some modifications to adapt the recipe for a standalone sophisticated dessert. It’s delicious! And well worth the effort. Since the mousse requires several hours of chilling time, it’s an excellent dish if you are looking for a make-ahead dessert that will wow your guests....

Despite my shyness in person, there are spaces where I’m quite comfortable with being outgoing. Giving a speech on a convention stage is one of those spaces, and, like so many others in the world, on the internet is another. Back when Myspace was everything, I began adding people as friends who I’d see when I was out but had been too quiet to approach. Somehow I got into conversation with local lesbians about lemons, and subsequently, lemon bars....

These can be ready to eat in about 30 minutes and you can top them with whatever goodies you’d like. We used ground beef seasoned with our taco seasoning, but you could use chicken or turkey for this recipe as well. We piled ours high with onions, tomato, avocado, cilantro and salsa, making them a pretty big mouthful. If you are patient and let them cool off for a minute after pulling them out of the oven, you can cut them into pieces to pick up and eat with your hands....

The curry paste itself, made here with fresh cilantro stems, lemongrass, shallot, chiles, and ginger, is a treat to inhale. Made into an easy rich curry dish with chicken, coconut milk, fresh herbs, and lime, you’ll have a stunning dish to admire, smell, and taste. How To Make Green Curry Paste Fresh curry paste requires home cooks to source a few obscure ingredients, but the prep is quite simple. The reward for this work lies in the flavor – fresh green curry has a vibrant flavor that a store-bought paste just can’t match....

So while the countdown to summer break is on, I sat down to write out my family’s summer bucket list. It includes those day camps and pool days, but it also includes the kind of edible memories I have from my own childhood that I want to share and new memories we get to make together. Here are five ways I’m celebrating food on our family’s summer bucket list this year....

A good cake pan will conduct heat evenly, resulting in a consistent bake, and be sturdy enough to maintain its shape over time and not rust or warp. Nonstick finishes can help cakes to release from the pan easily, but proper prep, which I’ll get into later, is also important. Materials like aluminum, stainless steel, and aluminized steel are great heat conductors. I chose the following products after consulting reviews and product information across a variety of retailers....

Despite the nuances between many coffee drinkers’ approaches to crafting the perfect cup of joe, many experts agree that a great-tasting cup of coffee starts with freshly ground coffee beans. This is why coffee makers with grinders are so convenient and popular among enthusiasts. Since coffee makers with grinders combine two kitchen appliances in one, they are often more expensive than regular coffee makers. However, combining your coffee maker with your coffee grinder in a two-in-one appliance is not only space-saving, but it’s also more cost-effective than purchasing two separate machines....

Keep in mind that these aren’t just for coffee. They’re useful for making a small pot of herbal tea or chai. They can also be used for small batches of cocktails, especially when there are spices or herbs involved since the plunging will help the oils infuse your drink. Learn what brands have the edge and the secret to brewing an unbelievably delicious cup of French press coffee (or cocktail!...

There are a couple of technical specifications to keep in mind when shopping for an instant read thermometer. The Ingress Protection (IP) rating was developed to let consumers know the level of protection the product provides against physical debris, such dust and liquids. Most instant read thermometers will have a two-digit rating (e.g., IP65). The first number refers to barriers against solids; the second number refers to the resistance to liquid penetration....