A big bowl of steamed clams and juicy-crisp corn is summer eating at its finest. The combination is fresh, sweet and briny, almost like a chowder made for eating with your fingers. In this recipe from our cookbook “ Milk Street 365: The All-Purpose Cookbook for Every Day of the Year,” we ...
Every Aug. 8, an unusual holiday pops up on the calendar: National Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor's Porch Day. It might sound like a prank, but for home gardeners drowning in squash, it's a lighthearted and oddly practical way to share the bounty. This unofficial celebration taps into a common summertime dilemma: too many zucchini but not enough recipes. Thanks to this prolific vegetable, this holiday encourages generosity, resourcefulness and just a touch of mischief. A summer harvest that just won't quit Zucchini is a garden workhorse. It consistently ranks among the most ...
It's a simple snack of cornmeal, butter and milk, yet the humble cornbread sparks heated debates across the country. What's the best way to prepare cornbread, and how should it be served? From state to state, cornbread offers a delicious look at America's diverse culinary roots and some inspiration for your next meal. Cornbread and the American identity Whether a side for chili, a BBQ fixin' or a treasured dish at Thanksgiving, cornbread is a staple at meals all over the country. Many Americans have a favorite recipe passed down through generations or at least a boxed mix they swear ...
Fresh local sweet corn is coming to a farm stand near you, ready to steam, boil, microwave or grill, to enjoy, on the cob, slathered in butter and seasoning. And if there are leftovers there are also equally delicious ways to enjoy the corn cut off the cob. Using a sharp knife cut off the kernels then use the blunt side of the knife to scrape into the cob to extract all the juices. Once you have your corn kernels, you’re ready to whip up something good, like a batch of golden Corn Fritters or cheesy Chicken, Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas, a tasty way to use leftover chicken and ...
Flavor-packed, spicy-sweet gochujang elevates a couldn’t-be-simpler, 30-minute chicken stir-fry. Gochujang is a fermented chili paste used widely in Korean cooking. Made the traditional way, it ferments in clay pots for months or years to create a concentrated paste with tremendous depth and ...
World Tofu Day falls on July 26 this year. Versatile and packed with protein, tofu can be a secret ingredient in both omnivorous and vegetarian diets. The holiday is a chance to explore all of the ways you can enhance snacks, dinners and desserts with this nutritious plant-based protein. Tofu, made from soybeans, has long been a source of protein in Southeast Asia and among vegetarians worldwide. However, increased interest in meatless alternatives and international flavors sparks a growing interest in tofu recipes. Whether you are experienced with tofu or looking for tips to prepare ...
