Za’atar-Crusted Salmon with Tzatziki
byA trip to the Middle Eastern stores on Brooklyn’s Atlantic Avenue yielded a large bag of za’atar, a traditional spice blend of thyme, sesame…
Sauces
Flavored fish sauce – nước chấm
bySince travelling to Vietnam and Laos, I’ve been making a lot of southeast Asian dishes. Vietnamese food, in particular, makes liberal use of nước chấm – an addictive sweet,…
Basil Pesto
byWhen I was a kid, the end of summer was always bittersweet. Camp was ending, and soon the excitement of color war would be…
Tofu Teriyaki Stir Fry
byA nice batch of our homemade teriyaki sauce is always great to have in the fridge, ready to be deployed for a quick weeknight…
Salmon Teriyaki
bySalmon is a classic vehicle for our homemade teriyaki sauce. The sweet and sour qualities of the sauce cut through the richness of the…
Homemade Teriyaki Sauce
byIn another “guest” post, my wife Melissa shares the secret of her homemade teriyaki sauce. – David Ever since I figured out how to…
Rigatoni alla Vodka
byRigatoni alla vodka is one of those Italian-American classics that always pleases a crowd. It also happens to be easy to prepare and, like…
Ravioli with Brown Butter and Sage
byMike’s review of Frankies Spuntino inspired me to make some ravioli with brown butter and sage. This is my go-to preparation when I have…
Χυλοπίτικά με Κοτόπουλο — Greek “Hilopites” pasta with chicken
byOne of the great things about New York is the ability to find excellent authentic ingredients from virtually any culture. On a recent trip…
Homemade Tomato Sauce
byTomato sauce from a jar is one of the great frauds worked on the American people. You can make your own in less than…