Thai-style watermelon salad

Thai-style watermelon salad

Juice of 2 limes 1 tablespoon fish sauce 2 teaspoons honey 1 jalapeño seeded and diced 1 shallot, thinly sliced 4 cups diced seedless watermelon 1 tablespoon chopped mint leaves 1/4 cup unsalted peanuts, roughly chopped  In a bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, and honey. Stir in jalapeño and shallots, then add watermelon […]

Cold Sesame Soba Noodles

Cold Sesame Soba Noodles

Salt, for cooking water 1 (9.5-ounce) package  soba noodles 1 cup sesame seeds, toasted 1/4 cup soy sauce 3 tablespoons rice vinegar 3 tablespoons honey 3 tablespoons toasted  sesame oil 6 green onions, thinly sliced Heat a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add soba noodles and cook, stirring from time to time, […]

Beer Batter Cod with Dill Tartar Sauce

Beer Batter Cod with Dill Tartar Sauce

Cod: Oil, for frying 1 1/2 cups flour 1 tablespoon paprika 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 egg 1 1/4 cups lager beer 2 pounds cod fillet, cut into 3-inch pieces Tartar Sauce:  1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons finely chopped dill pickle 1 tablespoon finely chopped dill […]

Egg Roll Bowl

Egg Roll Bowl

3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon grated ginger 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 pound ground pork 1 onion, thinly sliced 2 cups shredded green cabbage 1 cup shredded carrots 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 tablespoon sriracha, or to taste 1 teaspoon sesame oil Salt and pepper to taste Sliced green onions, for garnish In a […]

Crispy Pork Chops with Garlic-Lemon Butter

Crispy Pork Chops with Garlic-Lemon Butter

4 (1-inch thick) boneless pork loin chops, butterflied 1 cup flour 2 cups panko breadcrumbs 2 eggs 1 teaspoon paprika 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter 6 cloves garlic, minced Juice of 1 lemon 1/4 cup chopped parsley Vegetable oil Salt and pepper to taste Heat oven to 350F. Line a sheet pan with foil. […]

Deep-Fried Deviled Eggs

Deep-Fried Deviled Eggs

RECIPE OF THE WEEK Recipe and photo by Sara Newberry Oil, for frying 12 hard-boiled eggs, peeled 1 cup flour 3 eggs 1 cup panko breadcrumbs 4 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons pickle brine 2 tablespoons mustard 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, plus more for garnish Chopped dill, for garnish salt and pepper to taste Heat cooking […]

Chicken Shawarma

Chicken Shawarma

Marinade: 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 1 teaspoon sea salt  1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 6 garlic cloves, minced Juice of 2 lemons 1/2 cup olive oil 2 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs Tahini sauce: 1/2 cup tahini (sesame paste) 1/4 cup Greek yogurt Juice […]

Sugar Snap Peas with Pancetta and Mint

Sugar Snap Peas with Pancetta and Mint

24 ounces sugar snap peas 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 4 ounces pancetta, diced 1 shallot, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons chopped mint leaves Salt and pepper, to taste  Add peas to a microwave-safe bowl and cook on high power until bright green and tender, about 3 and 1/2 minutes.  Meanwhile, combine oil and pancetta in a […]

Boneless Short Ribs with Charred Green Onion Salsa

Boneless Short Ribs with Charred Green Onion Salsa

1 1/2 pounds boneless beef short ribs, at room temperature 6 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 2 bunches green onions, ends and green tops trimmed 1/2-pound tomatillos, husked, rinsed and halved 1 jalapeño, seeded 1/4 cup cilantro leaves Juice of 2 limes 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin Salt and pepper Heat oven to 425F. Line a baking […]

Mushroom Ravioli with Brown Butter Tomato Sauce

Mushroom Ravioli with Brown Butter Tomato Sauce

1/2 stick unsalted butter 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar  1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste  1 (8.8-ounce) package mushroom ravioli In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Continue cooking until brown flecks appear on the bottom of the pan, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, vinegar and salt, […]