Every spring, herb gardeners all over the country let their chives bolt and then quietly compost the blossoms. That's a shame. Those soft purple pom-poms are one of the most useful things growing in your backyard right now, and they'll be gone in a few weeks. Every year, I … [Read more...] about Chive Blossoms: The Pretty Purple Flower You Should Be Cooking With Right Now
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What Is a Pie Bird? The History Behind This Clever Baking Tool
Every year, my Aunt -- affectionately known around here as Lady M, who some of you will remember from the Downton Abbey VPT Launch Weekend -- has given me random kitchen gadgets for my birthday. One year, it was this pie bird. She had been keeping this little fellow safe for … [Read more...] about What Is a Pie Bird? The History Behind This Clever Baking Tool
Lemon Garlic Aioli: The Sauce That Makes Everything Better
A good sauce is not a garnish. It is the thing that pulls a plate together. This lemon garlic aioli does that. Two minutes of stirring, a handful of pantry staples, and you have something that makes fish cakes, roasted vegetables, and cold chicken taste like you planned the … [Read more...] about Lemon Garlic Aioli: The Sauce That Makes Everything Better
Edwardian Tuna Cakes: The Upstairs Version of a Pantry Staple
Tuna out of a tin has a reputation problem. It calls to mind sad desk lunches, not candlelit dining rooms. But here's the thing. The Edwardians were resourceful cooks. They knew how to take a modest ingredient and make it presentable. A little lemon zest, a handful of capers, … [Read more...] about Edwardian Tuna Cakes: The Upstairs Version of a Pantry Staple
No Knead Crusty Bread
This no-knead crusty white bread revolutionized home baking when it earned King Arthur's 2016 Recipe of the Year award. One simple 5-minute dough makes 3-4 artisan-quality loaves that you bake on demand over the course of a week. The result? Bakery-worthy bread with a … [Read more...] about No Knead Crusty Bread
