Family Features — When guests are on their way and it’s time to put on your hosting cap, it’s common for stress to set in. From preparing meals to cleaning and decorating, entertaining can feel like a lot of pressure. Taking the stress out of hosting guests starts with easy, tasty ...
This robustly seasoned, almost meaty tomato salad was inspired by Mexican salsa macha, a savory-spicy condiment made with dried chilies, garlic, nuts and seeds that are fried in oil, then pureed. In this recipe from our cookbook “ Milk Street 365: The All-Purpose Cookbook for Every Day of ...
When having a barbecue and you want to serve dessert but don’t want to heat up the kitchen by turning on the oven to make it, there is an easy solution. Grill some fresh fruit instead. It only takes a few minutes and is a delicious finale. Grilled Pineapple with Lime ...
On the Portuguese island of Madeira, espetadas are made by threading chunks of beef onto fresh-cut branches of bay and cooking the skewers over the embers of a fire. The bay infuses the meat with its unique menthol notes while also releasing a heady aroma. In this streamlined take on ...
NEW YORK — If you have a cocktail scene in your neck of the woods (and it’s safe to say that I do in NYC), you might have noticed the words “pickle juice” appearing more often on drink menus. Pickles and pickle brine have been an ingredient that mixologists — and chefs — have ...
METRO — The Fourth of July is a day to celebrate the birthday of the United States of America. Americans celebrate the Fourth of July in various ways, many of which involve spending time outdoors with family and friends. Grilling delicious foods often is part of the July 4 game plan. Burgers, hot dogs and chicken drumsticks will never fall out of favor for Fourth of July fare, but savvy grillmasters know to pepper the offerings with foods that will tempt palates in unique ways. This recipe for “Grilled Eggplant with Feta and Greek Couscous” from “Cooking Light Fresh Food ...
