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Scallop, Basil, and Prosciutto Kebabs
Start to finish: 30 minutes Hands on time: 15 minutes hands on Servings: 4 16 sea scallops (about 1 ½ inches in diameter 1 ¼ pounds) 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Kosher salt 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 8 thin slices prosciutto di Parma (about 4 ounces) 16 large…
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…
Seared Scallops and Butter Lettuce Salad with Grapefruit Vinaigrette
Makes 4 Servings Hands-On Time: 25 Minutes Total Preparation Time: 25 Minutes Ingredients 1 c all-purpose flour 3/4 pound medium sea scallops Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 c vegetable oil 1/3 c fresh grapefruit juice 1 small shallot 1 T unseasoned rice vinegar 1/8 t sugar 1…
Steak, Mushroom and Tomato Salad with Bearnaise Dressing
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 1 hour 40 minutes (40 minutes without pre-salting) Hands on time: 20 minutes Ingredients 1 pound 3/4- to-1-inch thick steak– such as flat iron, tri tip or boneless short rib Kosher salt 2 cups cherry tomatoes 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced…
How do you know which potato variety to use in a recipe?
For many recipes, the kind of potato you use makes a very big difference. There are two important categories of potatoes, baking and boiling. Baking potatoes, or russets (the most famous being Idaho), become soft and fluffy when cooked and are good for any recipe in which you want a…
On this week’s show, guest chef Ming Tsai and I make quick and easy one-pan dinners.
Using just one pan for dinner makes both the cook and the dishwasher happy, plus it’s so easy. In Episode 518: One Pan Wonders, we start with guest Ming Tsai and his Lemongrass Chicken Soup. Then on “Ask Sara,” tips for using the original pot, the wok. Finally, I help a…
Lemongrass Chicken Soup
Serves 4 Ingredients 1 tablespoon grapeseed or canola oil 4 lemongrass stalks, pale parts only, crushed with the flat side of a knife 1 head celery, stalks rinsed and roughly chopped 2 large carrots, peeled and shredded 2 medium onions, thinly sliced 2 Thai or serrano chiles, stemmed and minced…
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!
Quick Sticky Buns
This is one of the recipes that is so popular every time I make it and I thought I would share it here in case you are planning a Mother’s Day brunch. AKA Biscuit Sticky Buns, it is based on my very quick and easy Cream Biscuits recipe. These are perfect…