The days are getting longer, fruit that has recently emerged from the earth, rather than cellophane, is showing up at markets and in CSAs, and you know what this means, right? It’s time to resist the siren call of pie season and make a galette instead. Galettes are the very …
Read More »simple, essential bolognese
The very first thing I cooked in our Inside Days was ragú bolognese. Previous to having all of the time in the world, I didn’t make it very often; we were too busy during the week and on the weekend, I preferred to be away from the stove. But that …
Read More »Thai Iced Coffee
posted by Jaden Thai Iced Coffee is refreshing, creamy, sweet and contains hints of warm cardamom and a touch of almond extract. Thai Iced Coffee Ingredients Double-strength brewed coffee Half & Half or Cream Sugar Ground cardamom (or cardamom pods) Almond extract Cardamom is the secret ingredient What makes this …
Read More »Shrimp and Zucchini Stir Fry with Crispy Basil Recipe
posted by Jaden This Shrimp and Zucchini Stir Fry Recipe will teach you how to get the perfect crunchy, snappy shrimp texture, and how to properly stir-fry shrimp so it is never overcooked. Soak raw shrimp in a brine for the best shrimp texture for this stir fry. How to …
Read More »rhubarb cordial
My friend David Lebovitz, OG food blogger and nine-time author, wrote a book on the iconic cocktails, aperitifs, and cafe traditions of France, including 160 recipes, that came out in March. It’s the kind of book that makes you feel like you’ve hopped on a plane to fly to Paris …
Read More »Strawberry Almond Cream Tart Recipe
posted by Jaden This Strawberry Almond Cream Tart recipe is from Cooking Light Cookbook: Cooking Through the Seasons. The graham cracker crust is perfect with the light cream-cheese filling. Fresh strawberries and slivered almonds complete this summery dessert. Strawberry-Almond Cream Tarts This recipe is re-printed with permission from Cooking Light …
Read More »Jim Lahey’s No Knead Baguette Recipe (Stecca)
posted by Jaden This no-knead baguette recipe is simple. There’s no kneading, and the technique requires just stretching the dough into big breadsticks “stecca.” This recipe is from Jim Lahey of Sullivan Street Bakery in NYC. Ingredients for No Knead Baugette, you’ll need: Bread flour Yeast Olives, tomato, whole garlic …
Read More »layered yogurt flatbreads
For many years I’ve been fascinated by variations on yeast-free yogurt flatbread recipes (in some versions of parathas, yeast-free naans, and roti canai) that follow a loose formula of a cup of yogurt, a couple cups of flour, some salt, fat, and water. Sometimes there’s baking powder, sometimes there’s not. …
Read More »Simple Roasted Tomato Sauce Recipe
posted by Jaden In this Simple Roasted Tomato Sauce recipe, you’ll learn why roasting tomatoes produces the best tasting sauce that you can enjoy tonight, can or freeze for later. Why you’ll love this Simple Roasted Tomato Sauce recipe: You’ll love this recipe if you don’t care for too-sour, too-tangy …
Read More »how i stock the smitten kitchen
It’s true: I’ve dragged my feet over writing a guide to what I keep in my “pantry” (I don’t have a pantry) and fridge for 14 years now. I have my reasons, primarily that I’m not sure I know what your kitchen needs. I mean, shouldn’t you stock the stuff …
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