If you are lucky enough to find a fresh bunch of beets with big green leaves, don't waste them-beet greens are just as delicious as beets themselves. Serve...
Collard greens are normally associated with a long, slow cooking time, but this method requires only 10 minutes of steaming. Sauteing the leaves with garlic...
Honey glazes this simple side dish of roasted sweet potatoes, carrots, and parsnips with sweetness and sheen. Walnut halves and thyme sprigs roast along...
This basic marinade imparts a bright flavor and keeps meats moist. It's perfect for grilling and also enhances the flavors of fresh vegetables, tofu, and...
To determine whether or not the jelly is done cooking, use a candy thermometer and the "sheeting method," described below. Don't use overripe fruit for...
The versatile flavor of currantjelly complements a varietyofdishes -- from crusty breadwith butter to cold meats. Ourtartversion was inspired bythe famous...
Eggplant can be roasted whole or in slices, like zucchini; toss slices on a baking sheet with olive oil, salt, and pepper before roasting. The flesh can...
When garlic is pickled, its flavor mellows, becoming slightly sweet and tangy -- yet it remains very garlicky. The pickling process is quick -- after sitting...
This secret weapon for authentic Middle Eastern fare usually takes weeks to make, but if you use finely sliced thin-skinned Meyer lemons, you can re-create...
Pepper jelly makes a spicy-sweet match for soft cheeses, such as goat or Camembert (or even cream cheese) -- especially when served atop crackers or crostini....
This member of the lily family has been cultivated for more than 2,000 years. Asparagus is at its peak from February through June and is a good source...
The secret to mushrooms that are beautifully browned and not watery is taking a hands-off approach. Stirring them as they caramelize releases the mushrooms'...
Tomato paste, red onion, and fresh basil add a hint of sweetness to this quick-cooking marinara. Pile our meatballs on spaghetti and you have a familiar...
Red Thai chile peppers give pickled corn a kick. Simply slice raw corn into thick coins, let it soak in the pickling liquid for 24 hours, and serve it...