Nuts are perfect. Packed with protein, healthy fats, and fiber, they’re also tasty, portable, and versatile, all of which makes them very alluring. So alluring, in fact, that I always end up buying more than I can use up in a timely manner: pignolis for pesto, almonds for granola, pistachios for my favorite vegetarian linguine, …
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A tall glass of sweet, tart lemonade is a proven crowd-pleaser, but what if that sunny yellow beverage could suddenly turn pink, purple, or even indigo? A little-known ingredient called butterfly pea flowers is the secret ingredient behind color changing lemonade. When added to acidic ingredients like lemon or lime juice, the flowers change from …
A little of this, a sprinkle of that—the right blend of herbs and spices can transform an otherwise bland dish into something magical. And when it comes to creating these flavorful combinations, Lior Lev Sercarz is practically a wizard. The author, chef, and owner of the New York City spice shop La Boîte has made …
When was the last time you ate a piece of unadorned steamed broccoli? Can you say you enjoyed it? Did one bite make you want to take another? Exactly. Once I had my daughter, I decided I didn’t want her to eat vegetables solely because they’re healthy. Nor did I want to hide them in …
In our series, “Pantry All-Stars,” we put the spotlight on one of the ingredients we always have on hand for quick, kid-friendly meals. Next up: chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans). Chickpeas have had a prized place on our tables for a very long time. One of the first beans to be cultivated, there’s evidence of folks …
Cornmeal, which is just corn that’s been dried and ground, was introduced to Europe by Christopher Columbus upon returning from the Americas. Now often associated with Northern Italy, it’s traditionally cooked into a porridge, sometimes with decadent additions like cheese and cream. But if you’re in a hurry on a weeknight, those easy-to-use tubes of cooked …
