The allure of lemonade is in its balance between sweet and tart, but since I can’t leave well enough alone, I’m always tweaking it by introducing a third flavor. Lately I’ve been loving the addition of heat, especially in the form of a spicy ginger syrup.
One of the best recipes for roast chicken out there has to be Judy Rodgers’ recipe for Zuni Cafe Roast Chicken served on an equally delicious bread salad. No surprise, it is my number one method for cooking any kind of poultry, not just chicken. The succulent moistness that this method gives to the chicken, or indeed, any other poultry, is unmatched.
However, I do have meddling Indian genes, so I also had to make my own version of this Zuni-style chicken using my tandoori spice mix and my mother’s incredible masala bread salad. It’s a simple, spicy twist on the original, and it is absolutely stunning.
While there are certainly coffee purists out there who advocate for black, black and black, there’s no denying that adding an extra ingredient to your cup once in a while provides for a fun change to your normal coffee routine. No, I’m not talking about cream and sugar. Here are nine more surprising additions for those looking for a way to give that cup of coffee a little extra flair.
Now that it’s warm out, it’s time to turn off the oven and make yourself something deliciously cold for dessert. No ice cream maker? No problem. There are plenty of frozen treats that don’t require that seasonal kitchen tool, like a frozen Oreo cake that will have your Memorial Day crowd screaming for more. If you haven’t tried that magical one-ingredient banana ice cream, now is the time (Nutella optional but recommended). Then there is the bright crush of juicy, slushy sorbets and popsicles, not to mention milkshakes; go traditional with sublime strawberry or shake it up with banana cream pie.
We have 18 frozen delights for you today — which will start off your summer?
We here at The Kitchn are firm believers in the power of sangria. Pull a pitcher from the fridge as guests arrive and no one needs much encouragement to start pouring glasses. It feels fancy and instantly festive, but sangria is also one of the easiest big-batch cocktails you can make. As the party host, it’s a no-brainer.
We’ve shared a lot of fun recipes for sangria over the years, from a Sparkling Peach Sangria to a Strawberry & Limoncello Rosé Sangria. But today, we’re all about keeping it classic. Here’s how to make a the perfect red wine sangria for your next summer gathering.
When I read Sara Kate’s review of the new Cuisinart Elite food processor, I felt the familiar tug of a well-known, mischievous spirit I call my raven nature. She appears whenever a bright, shiny, new object catches my eye. Over the years I’ve learned to tame her, but not to banish her completely. Like most troublemakers, she has her place.
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Happy weekend, fellow cooks! It’s Memorial Day weekend and we’re looking forward to an extra day devoted to lazing in the sun and maybe grilling a thing or two. What about you? What’s cooking in your kitchen — or in your backyard — this weekend? Tell us all about it. Here are a few of my favorite posts from the past week, too.
From Apartment Therapy → 10 DIY String Light Setups for Summer Entertaining
“Planning an outdoor party or gathering or looking to bring the summer outdoors in? Get crafting with one of these 10 summer string light projects.”
