A good loaf of challah is tender, pillowy and slightly sweet, but homemade loaves tend to dry and stale quickly. To keep our challah tender and extend its shelf-life, we borrow the water roux technique known as tangzhong that’s used to make fluffy Japanese milk bread. In this recipe from ...
When Al Roker thinks about his mother and food, this recipe comes to mind. The poon is a bit of a mystery. While it graced his table for every holiday meal and on special Sunday dinners, no one in the family knows where this side dish came from or why on earth it’s called a poon. The recipe is included in a new cookbook written by Roker and his daughter Courtney, titled “Al Roker’s Recipes to Live By.” Just as the poon was a tradition, so was torturing his mother while she was making it for Thanksgiving dinner. Once the kids could smell the divine combo of spices wafting from ...
Family Features — Many busy weeknights come down to one decision for frazzled families: cook at home or give in to takeout cravings. Instead of stressing over a decision, enjoy the best of both worlds and make Asian-inspired dishes from the comfort of your own kitchen. Featuring a blend ...
METRO — Peanut butter can be found in most households. Peanut butter is a staple for school lunches and it’s a common component in everything from savory dishes like pad thai to sweet desserts like peanut butter cookies. Peanut butter is essential in various recipes, and there is some nutritional power behind all of that flavor. Peanut butter, when eaten in moderation, can be a healthy addition to most diets. It is an ancient food that can be traced to the Incas and Aztecs. Modern peanut butter is attributed to three different individuals: Marcellus Gilmore Edson, Dr. John Harvey ...
When we turn on the TV we’re bound to hear about the shaky economy, but we don’t really need the media to tell us what our wallets already know. Heck, a trip to the grocery store or paying the monthly bills is clue enough that expenditures are gaining on earnings. Not only does that not leave money for dining out but is forcing families to plan meals on the cheap. Chicken is a staple in my freezer. Cheaper than ground beef, I can do a lot with chicken breasts, whole chickens and chicken pieces, from soups, casseroles, barbecue, salads and so much more. And when it comes to cooking ...
Rich and creamy pasta ai quattro formaggi — or pasta with four cheeses — is the Italian equivalent of American mac and cheese. The cheeses can vary, though funky Gorgonzola and nutty Parmesan are typical. In this recipe from “Milk Street 365: The All-Purpose Cookbook for Every Day of ...
