Piri-piri chicken is a spicy dish with roots in both Africa and Portugal. The dish was created in Angola and Mozambique when Portuguese settlers arrived with chile peppers (known as piri-piri in Swahili)....
Author: Steven Raichlen
For decades, the restaurant Lutèce-with chef André Soltner behind the stove-was the pinnacle of French cuisine in New York City. Soltner's Alsace onion tart, one of the best we've ever tasted, was the...
Reminiscent of fondue, this rich appetizer is lovely served alongside an assortment of crudités and your favorite mulled wine. Be sure to order the uncut wheel of cheese from a cheese shop or specialty...
Talk about flower power. As every gardener knows, late summer brings a bumper crop of zucchini and, better yet, of zucchini blossoms-known in Italy as fiori di zucca. Here, the tender yellow-orange blooms...
Author: Andrea Albin
These crowd-pleasers are loaded with potassium and antioxidants. Double the recipe for playdates and parties.
Author: Victoria Granof
When it comes to Scalloped Potatoes with Three Cheeses, Rick Rodgers, cookbook author and teacher, says, "I've always thought of mashed potatoes as an everyday way to serve potatoes, but scalloped potatoes...
Author: Rick Rodgers
Editor's note: The recipe and introductory text below are adapted from Elizabeth Karmel's Web site, girlsatthegrill.com . Grilling asparagus miraculously transforms it from the kind of vegetable you hated...
Author: Elizabeth Karmel
"I have never been a bread-pudding fan," writes Marie Hernandez of Chicago. "But after trying the pumpkin bread pudding at Wildfire restaurant in Oak Brook, Illinois, I think I've changed my mind. Had...
This easy weeknight dinner recipe uses sugar to create succulent, caramelized pork chops in record time.
Author: Chris Morocco
These slightly sweet rounds are a cross between a cookie and a cracker. Eat them plain or with jam for breakfast, or top them with cheese for a snack.
Author: Grace Gordon
Slow-cooking dark leg meat results in incredibly tender, flavorful chicken. However, if you prefer white meat you can substitute bone-in chicken breasts. Placing the onions on the bottom of the slow cooker...
Author: Melissa Clark
Tender wine-braised short ribs are the perfect meal for a chilly fall or winter day. Get the recipe.
Author: Jenny Rosenstrach
A joint effort by Leigh McLean and Sweet Dreams Bakery in Memphis. An Old-Fashioned Chocolate Cake recipe
One of the most beautiful and inspired cookbooks of the year was The Breath of a Wok. Grace Young's stories and recipes make us want to set off in pursuit of wok hay, the special taste of wok-cooked.
Author: Fran McCullough
Plank cooking is a Native American technique that imparts a subtle smoky flavor to fish, meat, poultry, and vegetables. It is recommended to use a plank of untreated Western red cedar made specifically...
The goat cheese, when tossed with the hot pasta, melts and becomes a creamy sauce. We've learned that it's a good idea to taste your goat cheese before using it (or before buying it, if possible - one...
This easy, slow-cooked chili is not your average "bowl of red." With chicken, sweet potatoes, tomatillo salsa, and pinto beans, it's more of a cross between chile verde (usually made with pork) and white...
Author: Rhoda Boone
An easy Celery Root Purée recipe. Simmering in milk coaxes the very best out of celery root, giving this silky puree a flavor that's both mellow and full.
Author: Dorie Greenspan
Tasty, and healthy, too: Coconut water is high in potassium and other electrolytes. And Flaxseeds are a good source of beneficial omega-3s.
Author: Janet Taylor McCracken
Zucchini keeps the cake moist while a scattering of chocolate chips and chopped walnuts add texture and dimension.
Author: Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
In a Vietnamese "Pho" Rice Noodle Soup with Beef you can serve this soup with several toppings
Author: Mai Pham
A long-time favorite of Epicurious reviewers, this impressive roast is perfect for the holidays and so easy to make.
Author: Scott Peacock