Why exactly does a flaccid, four-pound, gray-brown piece of beef shaped roughly like the state of Tennessee inspire Proustian prose and evoke deep pleasure?
Duck Stock
Mar 01, 2012 by
David tries his hand–and The One’s patience–at making a luxuriously rich, make-you-go-wobbly-in-the-knees duck stock. And he succeeds, on all counts.
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- 30 M
- 12 H
- 22
Flaky Croissants
Jan 19, 2012 by
You’ll be glad you didn’t just run to the corner bakery when there’s an obscenely buttery, flaky, made-from-scratch croissant before you. Trust us.
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- 45 M
- 3 H
- 55
Podcast: Melissa Clark
Apr 03, 2011 by
Melissa Clark, author of In the Kitchen with a Good Appetite, chats about her book, writing for the NY Times, and why burning garlic isn’t such a bad thing.
Steamed Veggies in Parchment Parcels
Mar 29, 2011 by
A savvy, sophisticated, eat-your-veggies strategy that works its stealthy charms on kids and adults alike. You’re welcome.
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- 10 M
- 25 M
- 20
Homemade Sriracha
Feb 15, 2011 by
This incendiary Thai condiment has recently incited quite the rabid following. Here’s how to save yourself a trip to your local Asian market.
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- 5 M
- 7 D
- 38
Podcast: Joanne Chang
Feb 11, 2011 by
Joanne Chang, author of Flour and owner of Boston’s Flour Bakery, trips lightly through her childhood with talk of sweet treats.
Podcast: Dorie Greenspan
Nov 08, 2010 by
In our latest podcast, Dorie Greenspan discusses her new book, Around My French Table, and learns she is the recipient of a long-held crush.
Podcast: Shauna James Ahern | Daniel Ahern
Nov 03, 2010 by
Shauna James Ahern, Gluten-Free Girl, and the chef, her husband Daniel Ahern, share their thoughts about loving and cooking in a gluten-free home.
Portugal, Its Food, and Writing A Cookbook
Oct 30, 2010 by
Lynne Rossetto Kasper interviews me about the food of Portugal, my cookbook, and the Portuguese seasoning: massa de pimentão.
Podcast: Amanda Hesser
Oct 24, 2010 by
In this podcast, David chats with food writer and cookbook author Amanda Hesser about her The Essential New York Times Cookbook.
Orange-Olive Oil Cake
Oct 11, 2010 by
This boldly flavored classic Portuguese cake with an unforgettable crumb smacks of citrus in a way that no other cake can. The secret? A fruity olive oil, winter oranges, and this recipe.
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- 20 M
- 1 H, 30 M
- 252
Singing Grocery List
Sep 21, 2010 by
Singing your grocery list may sound odd, but as David found out, paper lists get lost but a musical ditty lives forever and ever and ever.
Podcast: Virginia Willis
Sep 09, 2010 by
Virginia Willis, author of the IACP-nominated cookbook Bon Appétit, Y’All, sits down with David for a chat about family, food, and fun.
Spaghetti with Raw Tomatoes
Aug 23, 2010 by
Summer at its simplest, not to mention it’s most splendid, seeing as how five minutes of effort yields a meal that rivals round-trip tickets to Italy.
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- 20 M
- 25
Salmon Grilling 101
Aug 23, 2010 by
In this video, Jamie Purviance, the envy of all who grill, teaches David that grilling salmon isn’t that hard. It just takes high heat and some patience. Salmon lovers rejoice.
Rotisserie Chicken 101
Aug 17, 2010 by
Rotisserie chicken is on the menu in this video, when grillmeister Jamie Purviance teaches David to harness his inner griller and get is spin on.
Steak Grilling 101
Aug 16, 2010 by
To grill the perfect steak, David turned to grill master Jamie Purviance for help and tips. Several hours later, he was searing and sliding.
Where You Going? Barcelona? Oh.
Jul 11, 2010 by
David recounts the misery of a lunatic cab driver, a broken down train, a snarky airline rep, and the joy of traveling coach on his way to Barcelona.
Podcast: Lucinda Scala Quinn
Apr 25, 2010 by
In this podcast, David chats with Lucinda Scala Quinn, food editor and author of the cookbook, Mad Hungry: Feeding Men and Boys.