Posts by moulton
Milk Street Radio: Eating to Win on the Campaign Trail
Some of the most memorable moments in politics haven’t happened at speeches or debates—they’ve been all about food. Today, we talk about food on the campaign trail with New York Times food correspondent Kim Severson. Plus, Gary He studies the menu at McDonald’s locations around the world; Alex Aïnouz reveals…
Episode 1304: I’m in Athens!
On Episode 1304 I travel to Greece to cook with a new buddy, Maria Loi, a Greek chef with her own PBS show, “Life of Loi,” many cookbooks and a New York City Restaurant. We cook three iconic Greek dishes (perfect weeknight recipes!) and then I make a really tasty…
Sardine Fish Tacos
Serves 4 1/3 cup sour cream 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon finely minced chipotle in adobo 1/2 teaspoon fresh lime zest 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice 2 cups finely shredded cabbage (white or red) 1/2 cup coarsely grated carrot Kosher salt 8 corn tortillas Three 124-gram cans of sardines 1…
Pan Seared Branzino (Lavraki Sto Tigani)
Serves 2 2 eight-ounce branzino filets Extra-virgin olive oil, as needed The juice of 2 lemons plus 1 lemon, sliced thin Salt and pepper, to taste Dry wild Greek oregano, to taste Chopped parsley Gently pat the branzino filets dry using paper towels; season with salt and pepper. In a…
Green Bean Salad with Beets and Feta (Fasolakia Salata me Patzaria kai Feta)
Serves 3 to 4 1 ½ cups (12 ounces) green beans 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, for dressing 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste Dried Greek oregano, to taste 8 to 10 ounces cooked peeled red beets, cooled and cut in wedges 1/3 cup walnuts (optional)…
Lemon Potatoes (Patates Lemonates)
Serves 3 to 4 4 large Idaho potatoes The juice of 1 lemon 3/8 cup Greek olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 1 teaspoon tomato paste Dried Greek oregano, to taste Peel the potatoes, cut into wedges and soak in cold water for 1 to 2 hours before cooking.…
Milk Street Radio: Tom Colicchio Tells All
Before there was “Top Chef,” Tom Colicchio worked for and launched some of the greatest restaurants in New York. This week, he shares his best stories and takes us inside the kitchens of some of the hottest restaurants of the last 30 years. Plus, Emily Monaco reveals the best places…
Catalan Soul Food on “Sara’s Weeknight Meals” this Week
I learn how to make a hearty fisherman’s stew from a local chef and cooking teacher, Nuria Gine Gras and get a tasting tour of Barcelona’s culinary spots – visiting a Vermouth bar for an aperatif, eating snails with meat sauce and offal stew for lunch and attempting to learn…
Catalan Fish Stew (Suquet de Peix)
Servings: 6 For the stew: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 6 pieces monkfish about 3/4 to 1 inch thick, or any firm fleshed thick white fish Salt and pepper All-purpose flour for coating the fish 1 medium red onion, finely chopped 3 medium tomatoes, grated on the coarse side of…
Pork Chops with Spanish Olive Sauce
4 thin boneless pork chops kosher salt and freshly black pepper all-purpose flour for coating the chops 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup dry sherry 1 cup chicken stock 1/3 cup sliced or chopped pimento-stuffed Spanish green olives 1 tablespoon unsalted butter Additional kosher salt and freshly ground pepper…