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What is Farro and how do you cook it?
I’ve been getting questions about farro ever since we cooked it in Season 2, Episode 211. This delicious, nutty, crunchy grain is now appearing on restaurant menus all over the country and is finally pretty easy to find in supermarkets as well. Farro can be any of three ancient species…
Here are some tips from my discussion with Florence Fabricant and Francine Segan at the 92 street Y last week.
When I was on a panel discussion with Florence Fabricant and Francine Segan at the 92 street Y last week, I learned a few new tips. We discussed dining out and dining in and I brought some of my favorite small kitchen tools for show and tell, including a giant…
“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…
Spicy Sauteed Creole Duck Breasts
Start to finish: 1 ½ hours (40 minutes active) Servings: 6 Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 ounces andouille sausage, finely chopped ½ cup finely chopped onion ½ cup finely chopped green bell pepper 1/3 cup finely chopped celery 1 tablespoon plus ½ teaspoon Creole seasoning (purchased or use the…
Sparkling Watermelon Lemonade
Makes 6 drinks Ingredients 4 cups cubed fresh watermelon (seeds removed) 5 to 6 tablespoons superfine sugar or to taste 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice seltzer, well chilled Fresh mint sprigs for garnish Directions In a blender combine the watermelon, sugar and lemon juice. Puree until very smooth. Taste and…
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…