Pistachio Ice Cream
Ingredients
2 cups whole milk
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 1/2 ounces cream cheese, softened (3 tablespoons)
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
2/3 cup sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/2 cup toasted pistachios, very finely ground
1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Read the rest of this entry »
Pamela Sherrid’s Summer Pasta
Serves 2
3 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/4 to 1/2 cup of good-quality olive oil
12 basil leaves
4 ripe tomatoes
Dried spaghetti
1 ball imported mozzarella
Salt Read the rest of this entry »
Peanut Butter Honeycomb Pie
8 Servings
Ingredients
Crust
9 graham crackers, coarsley crushed
1/4 cup (packed) light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter, melted
Filling
8 large egg yolks
12 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Read the rest of this entry »
How to Grill Vegetables
Here are guides to grill some vegetables:
BELL PEPPER
Prep: Stem, quarter, seed. Brush with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Cook for about: 6 to 10 minutes
Done when: Skin is charred or blackened and blistered
Also great for: Pizza topping, sandwiches, scrambled eggs
ZUCCHINI
Prep: Trim; cut 1/3 inch thick lengthwise. Brush with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Cook for about: 5 to 6 minutes
Done when: Slightly charred and tender
Also great for: Quesadillas, pasta with pesto and goat cheese Read the rest of this entry »
No-Bake Chocolate-Raspberry Cream Pie
The combination of chocolate, berries, and lemon is so appealing in this chilled pie. And all it takes is a food processor and a whisk. The crust—made from chocolate wafer cookies and melted chocolate—is simply pressed into the pan. The filling is just a mix of sweet, bright, and tangy ingredients.
8 servings
Prep: 30 minutes
Total: 2 hours 30 minutes (includes chilling time)
Ingredients
7 ounces chocolate wafer cookies (about 32), coarsely broken
1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 cup sugar
1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup crème fraîche
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
2 1/2 cups fresh raspberries (two 6-ounce containers) Read the rest of this entry »
Thai Mango with Coconut Sticky Rice
Here are the instructions for a very simple desert. It just happens to be vegan and gluten-free, too! Happy cooking!!
This recipe will make between 2 and 4 servings.
Ingredients
1 cup Thai sweet or sticky rice, available in Asian groceries
1 can coconut milk, unshaken
3 tablespoons raw or white sugar, divided
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch (or tapioca flour, available in Asian groceries or in gluten-free section)
2 ripe mangos
Toasted sesame seeds and mint, to garnish Read the rest of this entry »
Recipes for Ramadan: A Mango Treat to Break the Fast
Mangoes are divine any time of year, but this month they are used in a special dish for Ramadan. Do you celebrate Ramadan with any specific treats or traditions? We caught up with Pakistani food blogger Shayma for some ideas on breaking the fast.
Sweet Lassi
serves 2
This cooling yogurt drink is perfect with rich and spicy curries, and the natural enzymes in the yogurt are just the thing to temper spice, both in the taste buds and in the belly, for happy digestion.
1 cup yogurt, ideally full-fat Greek yogurt
1 cup water
A few ice cubes
3 teaspoons sugar
Pinch of salt Read the rest of this entry »
Tomato and Cheddar Pie
With its biscuity buttermilk crust, this rustic pie is our new summertime staple. Let the pie cool for at least one hour before serving.
8 servings
Ingredients
Crust
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2″ cubes
1 cup buttermilk Read the rest of this entry »
Crack Pie
Once you start eating this rich, salty-sweet pie with its oat cookie crust, you won’t be able to stop. Give it a try!
10 – 12 servings
Ingredients
Oat Cookie Crust
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
9 tablespoons (1 stick plus 1 tablespoon) unsalted butter, room temperature, divided
5 1/2 tablespoons (packed) golden brown sugar, divided
2 tablespoons sugar
1 large egg
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon (generous) salt Read the rest of this entry »
Cacio e Pepe
Cacio e Pepe (literally, cheese and pepper) is one pasta dish exemplifies the complexity of pan sauce precision, the minimalist recipe calls for only a few ingredients and doesn’t even include garlic.
Ingredients
Kosher salt
6 oz. pasta (such as egg tagliolini, bucatini, or spaghetti)
3 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cubed, divided
1 tsp. freshly cracked black pepper
3/4 cup finely grated Grana Padano or Parmesan
1/3 cup finely grated Pecorino Read the rest of this entry »