Posts by moulton
Walnut Poppyseed Bread
1 lb whole wheat dough from the bakery 2 handfuls whole walnuts 1 tablespoon poppy seeds 1 tablespoon butter Preheat the oven to 475 F. Crush walnuts into large pieces with your hands; make a well in the middle part of the dough and sprinkle with walnut pieces as well…
Salt Cured Bluefish
2 small bluefish, filleted coarse sea salt 1 tablespoon four peppercorn mix 2 tablespoons mustard seeds 3 garlic cloves zest and juice of 2 lemons 6 to 7 thyme sprigs olive oil for topping off the jar Sprinkle salt on both sides of the fish, cover and chill for 30…
Shakshuka
Shakshuka is one of the stars of Tunisian cuisine. This dish, found throughout North Africa, It is exported all over the world and adapts to all cultures. It’s secret? ease and speed of execution coupled with a tasty mixture of inexpensive vegetables and added runny eggs. Etymologically, some attribute a…
Milk Street Radio: The Secrets of Cooking Fish with Eric Ripert
This week, we get a seafood masterclass from one of the world’s greatest chefs, Eric Ripert. He also explains why sauce is the hardest technique to master and reflects on the moment he decided to change the way he ran Le Bernardin. Plus, Milk Street’s science editor, Guy Crosby, joins…
Chicken Posole
2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup) 1 cup bottled green salsa or 1 recipe Mexican Tomatillo Salsa, (recipe follows) 4 cups canned chicken broth or Chicken Stock (see Episode 103) 1 rotisserie chicken, skin and bones discarded and meat shredded Two 15-ounce cans white…
Cooking in Tuscany with My Buddy Rachael Ray
Earlier this year I flew to Tuscany to record two episodes for Rachael Ray’s new series on A+E — “Rachael Ray’s Tuscany.” and the episode is airing now on A+E and FYI. Rachael lives in a beautiful house in an astonishingly beautiful part of Italy. We had so much fun…
Steak House Salad
Makes 4 Servings Hands-On Time: 30 Minutes Total Preparation Time: 35 Minutes 1 pound russet Potatoes (2 medium) 5 tablespoons extra – virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper One 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pound beef sirloin steak (about 1 1/2 inches thick) 1 large onion…
Monet’s Giverny – or Coastal Maine’s Botanical Garden?
Coastal Maine wins. I was there last week with The Husband visiting my sister and my brother in law and oh what a beautiful garden. Here is how the website describes the garden: Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is a people’s garden, a grassroots effort that began as a casual conversation…
Milk Street Radio: Baking Myth Busters with Stella Parks
BraveTart is back! Stella Parks is here to set the record straight on baking. From buttermilk to pie dough, Parks reveals what can go so wrong and how to get it right. And we’re not done with the sweets yet: We also get a taste for real Vermont maple syrup…
Crispy Buttermilk Soaked Pork Chops
The key to this recipe is the buttermilk, a great tenderizer. On the inside the chops turn out very juicy. On the outside the panko breadcrumbs create a wonderfully crispy crust. It’s almost as if you had deep-fried them. Makes 4 servings Hands-on time: 30 minutes Total preparation time: 1…