1/3 cup bulgur 1 teaspoon allspice 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon oregano ¼ cup chopped pistachio 1 white onion, grated 2 small garlic cloves, minced 4 ounces ground lamb 4 ounces ground veal Salt, pepper Pear Salsa (recipe below) as an accompaniment If using wooden skewers, soak…
This flavored after dinner liqueur can be made with any other fruit such as apricots, figs, peaches and pears. 3 quinces (about 2 pounds), peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch pieces 300 grams sugar (about 1 ½ cups) 4 to 5 whole cloves 1 cinnamon stick 2 cups unflavored vodka…
Serves 2 -4 2 lamb shanks 2 green apples peeled and coarsely grated Zest of 1 large lemon Sea salt and freshly ground pepper Flour for coating the lamb 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 3/4 cup dry red wine 1 sprig fresh bay leaves 1 sprig fresh rosemary 2…
Me and Damla Ugurtas, chef/owner Ciy In Episode 1404 which starts airing on October 23, I get to sample an extensive Turkish breakfast, cook lamb shanks with orzo at a beautiful inn/restaurant near the ancient ruins of Ephesus and visit a farm/cooking school on the Aegean where we harvest quince…
Just spent a weekend at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island emceeing a culinary festival called “Cork and Fork” which featured 7 stellar chefs from the midwest. Their dishes were off the charts. And it is always a pleasure to visit the Grand Hotel particularly in leaf season. It will…
In episode 1403 I take a winding tapas tour of Barcelona, from a historic nut roasting shop to an unmarked dive with a secret recipe for its viral mashed potato and meat delicacy, the Bomba. Then I answer questions about Salt and Garlic with two guests on “Ask Sara.” Later…
Serves 4 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 free-range chicken cut into 8 pieces ½ cup finely chopped onion 1 garlic clove, smashed and peeled 1 tablespoon flour 3 ounces cider vinegar 3 ounces white wine 1 cup vegetable stock 1/3 cup crushed tomatoes 3 ounces heavy cream…
250 grams (about 1 cup) cottage cheese 50 grams softened cream cheese (about 3 ½ tablespoons) or thick crème fraiche 3 tablespoons minced scallion (just the white part) 1 shallot, minced 1 garlic clove, minced (about 1 teaspoon) 2 tablespoons chopped chives 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 2 tablespoon wine vinegar…
Here is one of the recipes featured on Episode 1402 of “Sara’s Weeknight Meals,” courtesy of Chef Kathryn Kelly: Serves 6 1 teaspoon each turmeric, allspice, ground white pepper, cinnamon, ground ginger, 2 large chicken breasts, bone in, skin on and halved crosswise 6 chicken thighs, bone in, skin on…
The second episode of “Sara’s Weeknight Meals” starts airing on October 8. I get to cook at a Sultan’s Palace turned luxury hotel with the executive chef. We make two dishes with fish freshly caught from the Bosphorus, right in front of the hotel. Then I learn how to prepare…