Recipes

Method Spice Mix Method Add cumin seeds, peppercorns, and coriander to a heavy medium skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until fragrant and lightly toasted, about 8 minutes. Let cool a few minutes. Grind spices in a blender or spice grinder (can use a coffee grinder that has been cleaned by grinding raw rice) until…

The South really is the Italy of America. The cuisines of both are deeply regional and close to the farm. They share ingredients and a love for playing out life, the best and the worst of it, at the table. Those similarities weren’t on Jacques Larson’s mind when he first moved to Charleston, South Carolina, in…

Despite some tall tales, Hostess Twinkies do not last forever. The box of Twinkies that my friends gave me as a gag gift were, in fact, hard as a rock in less than a year. These cream-filled chiffon cake snacks, made with real, unprocessed dairy and eggs and whole-grain flours, won’t last nearly as long…

Author Notes: This is my Grandmother’s recipe. She does not serve her crab cakes with any sauces. She likes them plain so you can taste the crab meat. —Food52 Serves: crab cakes for 4 Ingredients 1 pound crab meat, with yellow bits of fat 4-5 slices white bread, grated 1/2 tablespoon chopped parsley 1/2 tablespoon…

Author Notes: My mother used to make these for my sister and I when we were little girls. They are like scones but cooked in a frying pan or griddle. I use a cast iron pan to make mine; do a test cake first to determine the level of heat required to bake your little…

Little pots of chocolate heaven[Photograph: Yvonne Ruperti] Little pots of satiny molten chocolate are the ultimate chocolate fix in under 30 minutes. Notes: I used paper baking cups which held 7 tablespoons batter. Either 4-ounce or 6-ounce ramekins will also work. If using 6-ounce ramekins, divide batter between 6 ramekins instead of 7 and increase…

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Using a wooden spoon or electric mixer, blend the eggs and oils to form a smooth emulsion (like mayonnaise), then add the soy milk, vanilla, and sugar. Add the remaining dry ingredients and continue mixing until you have a smooth, thick frangipane batter (if it’s dense and dry, add…

Ingredients:3 cans (6 ounces each) tuna in olive oil, drained and flaked1 large egg, lightly beaten1/2 cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped, plus sprigs for garnish1/3 cup plain dry breadcrumbs2 tablespoons light mayonnaise1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice1 jalapeno chile (ribs and seeds removed), finely chopped1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 cup prepared salsaInstructions:1. In a large bowl, stir…

Fizzy’s Tip: To make fresh breadcrumbs, tear 2 slices of whole wheat bread into quarters, and pulse the quarters in the food processor until finely ground.Ingredients:Nonstick cooking spray2 teaspoons olive oil1 small onion chopped1 small zucchini grated on the large holes of a box grater2 garlic cloves minced1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon ground coriander1 (15…

Ingredients:Unsalted butter2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour plus more for ramekins2 large egg yolks1 large egg1 2/3 cups canned or jarred dulce de leche (preferably Nestlé)Vanilla or banana ice cream