When I’m hosting a barbecue, my eyes are always bigger than my stomach and my fridge. I’ll grill way too much chicken and make too many sides, enough to feed a small wedding. This level of ambition, although fun at first, becomes quickly regrettable once the coals have cooled, the beer has been drunk, and … Read more
There are few cookbook authors who I trust as wholeheartedly as Andrea Nguyen, the James Beard Award–winning author of eight cookbooks, including most recently Ever-Green Vietnamese. If she tells me to put fish sauce in my marinara, I do it. If I hear that she reheats her banh mi by splashing some water on it and popping it in … Read more
A day by the sea should really be a soiree, fit with great snacks and the best beach drinks to sip on. Toes in the sand, breathing in the salty air, even that unwanted sunburn is a welcome treat, especially for those without the privilege of perennial sunshine. Now, I know what you may be thinking—a … Read more
Whether you’re looking for gluten-free alternatives or want to add nutty flavor to your baked goods, almond flour is an ingredient worth stocking in your pantry. Our best almond flour recipes include plenty of baked goods, like soft, colorful Persian cookies, as well as go-to breakfasts (almond flour pancakes and flourless blueberry muffins, anyone?). While many of these recipes are completely gluten-free, plenty … Read more
To make this emulsion light and fluffy, This applies the same principles as whipping cold cream. His recipe requires whisking the melted chocolate and water over an ice bath to create air bubbles, all the while trapping them within the fat particles in the cocoa butter that solidify as the temperature drops. This causes the … Read more
If you’ve been tuned into any corner of the food world over the last couple of years, you’ve likely heard of Hetty McKinnon. Author of four best-selling cookbooks and the brains behind recipes like Roasted Cabbage Steaks With Crispy Chickpeas and Herby Croutons and Egg Salad With Grilled Broccoli and Chili Crisp, McKinnon has a knack for flavoring … Read more
These salted speculoos malts combine everything that’s good into one milkshake: Vanilla ice cream, milk, malt powder, salt, and speculoos cookie butter are blended together to create a rich and creamy milkshake that pays tribute to retro malts while adding a modern, playful spin. The speculoos cookie butter is the star of this milkshake. Often … Read more
You don’t need to wear a jaunty paper cap to make a malted milkshake for your sweetheart (or your kids)—or to whip up any of these classic soda fountain drinks and newfangled specialties inspired by the delights of the soda shop. This summer, it’s time to build your best-ever banana split, complete with glossy (but … Read more
When we think about planning picnic food, we’re often focused on the main event and sides, but picnic desserts have a way of overshadowing all the other elements of any outdoor meal. Let’s be honest: Even your best potato salad has trouble competing with a homemade cake studded with berries or the surprise appearance of … Read more
It’s no secret that Vietnamese cuisine often makes use of meat and fish. An estimated 95 percent of Vietnamese households consume fish sauce, which made its way to the Southeast Asian nation via the Silk Road during the Middle Ages. Porky pâté, a French import brought over in the mid-19th century during Vietnam’s colonial period, … Read more
Veggie kebabs give you a meat-free option that’s more than just an accompaniment during grilling season. They’re easy to prep with minimal guesswork when it comes to doneness. And there are countless vegetables, cheeses, and meatless proteins that benefit from the smoky char of the grill. Not to mention, they’ll soak up pretty much any … Read more
