by Admin | Mar 23, 2024 | Sides and Sauces
MAKES 42 chips Sometimes I want to chow down like a teenager: just lie in front of the television, tune into something entertainingly mindless, and snarf a snack. But my ever-present adult voice knows that no amount of saltiness will ever recreate that fleeting...
by Admin | Mar 22, 2024 | Sides and Sauces
SERVES 2 to 4 White, gnarled, and so… solid, cauliflower can be difficult to love when it’s raw. But when roasted, it yields and becomes tender, almost creamy inside. The nutty flavor belies its bland color and holds its own against sturdy spices. Toasted in the...
by Admin | Mar 21, 2024 | Sides and Sauces
SERVES 4 This could become the only green bean recipe you need. During the braising process, the sliced almonds almost melt into a rich coconut milk sauce that renders the elements indistinguishable from each other. And that’s when you know the ingredients have...
by Admin | Mar 20, 2024 | Sides and Sauces
SERVES 4 to 6 I call bull on anyone who says, “Spaghetti squash tastes just like spaghetti.” It does not. But it is delicious and nutritious, has the right shape, and can be twirled on a fork, so I accepted this vegetable substitute for pasta with an open heart. I...
by Admin | Mar 19, 2024 | Sides and Sauces
SERVES 6 I was the official rice maker in my family, and I perfected a water-measuring technique that involved placing my thumb against the bottom of the pan, just like my Sitti (“grandmother” in Arabic) taught my mom. I took great pride in my fluffy rice, and it was...