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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…
Milk Street Radio: Claire Ptak is in Love with a Pink Cake
We’re joined by baker Claire Ptak, whose desserts are a winning combination of California flavor and London style—and even royalty agrees. She shares her favorite recipes and reveals the behind-the-scenes details of being chosen to bake the cake for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding. Plus, Rowan Jacobsen crash-lands into…
My new book comes out soon and can be preordered now; here’s a preview.
Here is another sneak peek at one of the recipes from my new book, “Sara Moulton’s Home Cooking 101: How to Make Everything Taste Better,” that is coming out on March 8th. Each week in this spot we will feature one of the recipes from the book that has appeared on…
Try my elegant Butter Lettuce Salad for your holiday dinner.
For the dressing: 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 2 teaspoonsDijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil For the salad: 4 heads butter lettuce or 2 large heads Boston lettuce, separated…
Viewers ask,”Is a turkey safe to eat when the meat is pink?”
The key indication of doneness for a turkey is the temperature, NOT the color of the meat. I got several comments from viewers about the Thanksgiving show I did for “Sara’s Weeknight Meals” regarding the doneness of the turkey. The viewers’ concern was that it looked pink, even red in…
Photo Credits
Current credits for photos purchased to appear on saramoulton.com: Pie Crust – 28143367 – an unfilled pastry pie or flan case, on dark wood. Copyright: <a href=’https://www.123rf.com/profile_beggphotography’>beggphotography / 123RF Stock Photo</a> Berry Pie – Copyright: <a href=’https://www.123rf.com/profile_bhofack2′>bhofack2 / 123RF Stock Photo</a> Open oven: Copyright: <a href=’https://www.123rf.com/profile_krasyuk’>krasyuk / 123RF Stock Photo</a> More to come.
Fellow Sofi Awards Judge, Jerry James Stone interviewed me and made the Paneer from “Home Cooking 101.” See his video here.
Fellow Sofi Awards Judge and Blogger, Jerry James Stone interviewed me and made the Paneer from “Home Cooking 101” (page 50). We discussed how easy it is to make homemade cheeses and all the delicious things you can make from them. You’ll find his video here.
Kitchen Shrink: How can I get more orange flavor and color in my Orange Cake?
A few weeks ago I got a question from Rebecca asking about the different options for adding citrus flavor to her orange cake. She said, “I have tried adding extract to make an orange cake from scratch and it did not have much orange flavor and no orange color, where…
This week, biteofthebest.com features my Creamsicle Pudding Cake from “Home Cooking 101.”
This week, “interactive foodie website” Bite of the Best features the recipe for my Creamsicle Pudding Cake from “Home Cooking 101.” You can find it here.
My trip down the Rhone River.
I am fresh back from my river trip down the Rhone. I love that part of France and there is no better way to see it than from a river boat. See the almost budding lavender fields in Ardeche at left. Here is my account of the highlights. Here are the…
What are some snacks low in salt, sugar, and fat to make at home?
I recently got a request from Trish for some snack ideas that are lower in salt, sugar, and fat to replace the usual commercially made snacks. Here are my suggestions: One of my favorite ways to control the salt, sugar, and fat in snacks is to make my own dried…
Craftsy’s big July sale just this weekend! Sign up for my class here.
As part of Craftsy’s July sale, my Craftsy Class, “Cook Smarter: Solutions for Weeknight Dinners,” will be on sale until this Sunday, July 10th; check it out today. Go to Sara Moulton on Craftsy to learn more and to sign up for the class.
I just did an interview with TheKitchn.com and gave them my tips for serving dinner on time.
Take a look at my interview; we talked about tricks for getting weeknight dinners on the table on time and I shared with them some of my favorite Kitchen Shortcuts. You can find it all at TheKitchn.com.
On July 9th, I will be the Celebrity Chef at the Fourth Annual Grafton Food Festival
You’ll find me in Vermont on July 9th for the Fourth Annual Grafton Food Festival, the Grafton Inn’s annual celebration of Southern Vermont’s artisanal foods. This year, over 25 local vendors will offer tastings and there will be Chef Demos during the day. I am going to make Cream Biscuits with Homemade Herb…
Catch a mini-marathon of my show on Create, July 16th and 17th.
American Public Television just announced that on the weekend of July 16th and 17th they will air a 6-hour marathon of “Sara’s Weeknight Meals” on Create TV. Hope you will tune in! Here’s the schedule. Saturday 16th: 6:00 am – 12:00 pm ET Saturday 16th: 6:00 pm – 12:00 am…
“Sara’s Weeknight Meals” Goes Outdoors for a 5 Ingredient Cookout!
This week in Episode 520: 5 Ingredient Cookout we make cooking outside so easy you won’t be able to resist. What’s not to love about my Scallop, Basil and Prosciutto Kebabs? Especially served with my Quick Pink Sangria. And, since we’re barbecuing, we decided to go to the master. Carolina Cue To…
This week’s show is all about salads that cut the calories but not the flavor.
If you you’re looking to shed a few pounds as summer approaches, here’s some help. In Episode 519: Significant Salads, I introduce you to some entree salads that cut the calories without cutting the flavor. Take a look at my Steak, Mushroom and Tomato Salad with Bearnaise Dressing, and my Seared Scallops and…
I was recently interviewed on two Heritage Radio Network Shows, The Morning After and Radio Cherry Bombe.
In the past few weeks, I did two interviews on the Heritage Radio Network about writing “Sara Moulton’s Home Cooking 101: How to make Everything Taste Better.” On Sunday, April 17th I spoke with Sari Kamin and Lesley Stockton on “The Morning After.” You can find the show at Morning…
I was on the Chew to help them celebrate their 1000th episode.
I joined the hosts of the Chew as they celebrated their 1000th episode. Go to The Chew for more information. They promised the “biggest blowout The Chew kitchens have ever seen” and delivered lots of surprises along the way!
Season Five of Sara’s Weeknight Meals is on air now; please tune in!
“Sara’s Weeknight Meals” Season Five launched with Episode 501: Sustainable Surf. Sara is passionate about seafood, but also about eating it responsibly, without depleting the vast culinary gift the ocean offers. That’s also the mission of our guest, Top Chef winner Hung Huynh. He brings us a favorite seafood dish with…
Grilled Salmon, Arugula & Grilled Corn Salad, Sweet Pea & Avocado Crostini
Makes 4 servings Suggested Accompaniment Serve with a Chardonnay Ingredients Four 6-ounce boneless, skinless filets of salmon seasoned with extra virgin olive oil to coat and a liberal sprinkling of salt and pepper Sweet Pea Hummus (recipe below) Crostini (recipe below) 2 ears of fresh corn shucked, grilled and cut…
This week's "Sara's Weeknight Meals" features comfort food with chicken.
When it comes to comfort food, chicken is the number one ingredient choice the world over. This week in Episode 515: Chicken Comfort, I make two easy family favorites starring chicken. First there’s Jean Anderson’s Fried Chicken. Forget the usual mess and put away your fryer because this chicken is baked.…
This week’s “Sara’s Weeknight Meals” features comfort food with chicken.
When it comes to comfort food, chicken is the number one ingredient choice the world over. This week in Episode 515: Chicken Comfort, I make two easy family favorites starring chicken. First there’s Jean Anderson’s Fried Chicken. Forget the usual mess and put away your fryer because this chicken is baked.…
Here’s a peek at my new book; it arrives on March 8th but can be preordered now.
If you would like a sneak peek at some of the recipes from my new book, “Sara Moulton’s Home Cooking 101: How to Make Everything Taste Better,” that is coming out on March 8th, keep an eye right here. Each week we will feature one of the recipes from the book…