Helpful tip! If using dried figs, slice them first, then chop the figs and pistachios together. This helps prevent the pistachios from flying all over the place.
Recipe DetailsMake homemade carnitas with a short list of ingredients and no special equipment. The juicy Mexican pulled pork has perfectly crisp edges, ideal for turning into tacos.
Recipe DetailsOne of the most useful things I learned in culinary school was the importance of a good pan sauce. A pan sauce is made with the drippings left behind from cooking a piece of meat (or “fond” if you want to get chef-y). That fond is basically free flavor, and it’s a shame to waste it.
Recipe DetailsThis easy potato soup with bacon is so rich and creamy, you'll think there's cheese in it, but there's not! Top your bowl with bacon and crispy skillet croutons for a delicious weeknight meal.
Recipe DetailsI use granulated garlic in this recipe because it mixes better into the egg yolk mixture and it doesn’t have the raw bite of freshly minced garlic. If you don’t have granulated garlic or garlic powder on hand, I would mix in 1/2 to 1 full tablespoon of minced onions instead.
Recipe DetailsThis salad is best enjoyed the day it is prepared. After a couple of days, the dressed salad, though wilted, will still be delicious. I use two kinds of mustard, but if you only have one or the other that’s okay too.
Recipe DetailsPork belly and eggs are braised in a sweet and savory broth until the pork belly is melt-in-your-mouth tender. Serve it over sticky rice to celebrate a special occasion or a for a meal shared with friends and family.
Recipe DetailsUse ham shanks rather than hocks if you would like a meaty soup. You can use 2 to 3 cans of drained and rinsed white beans instead of the dried beans. Add them in Step 4.
Recipe DetailsEating gluten- and/or dairy-free? Use a wheat-free soy sauce (like tamari) and skip the Dad Add.
Recipe DetailsIf you made more bacon fat than you end up using, just throw out the whole jar and start a new one.
Recipe DetailsYou can substitute the green onions with Chinese chives (much thicker than regular chives), if available. If you want to spice this up a bit, add some chili pepper flakes to the hot oil with the garlic, and/or add some minced fresh ginger with the pork.
Recipe DetailsRee's original recipe does not include the garlic or thyme. We added them because, why not? Tastes good. Also we halved the recipe, because for everyday meals we don't need to serve 10 to 12. Feel free to double to Ree's original Thanksgiving-worthy proportions.
Recipe DetailsTo make without wine, substitute chicken broth plus an optional tablespoon of white or cider vinegar.
Recipe DetailsThe rich gelatin of the feet creates a rich and nutritious stock.
Recipe DetailsOnce you peel and cut the potatoes, to keep from browning, place them in a bowl of cold water, enough to cover the potatoes. Set aside until ready to cook.
Recipe DetailsI’ve added some green seasoning to the chicken marinade along with the jerk seasoning. It gives the meat extra flavor! Caribbean green seasoning is a seasoning base made of various herbs and vegetables that typically contains onion, scallions, garlic, and pepper. It is widely used in Caribbean cooking to marinate meat and as a flavoring for rice, stews, and soups.
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