Roast chicken is comfort. Vadouvan makes it interesting. Here is the story of a spice blend born between France and India, and an easy way to put it on your dinner table tonight. Great food has a history, and vadouvan carries one of the more charming ones on the spice shelf. It … [Read more...] about Vadouvan Roast Chicken: The Gentle Curry Spice Worth Knowing
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Grilled Prawns with Nduja Butter: Restaurant Flavour in 15 Minutes
Some dishes look like chef's work and take almost none. Grilled prawns in a spicy nduja butter is one of them. Here is the idea, a little history, and a recipe you can pull off on a weeknight. Great food has a history, and this one is a quiet meeting of two traditions: British … [Read more...] about Grilled Prawns with Nduja Butter: Restaurant Flavour in 15 Minutes
Fried Artichokes with Roasted Cauliflower: A Vegetable Plate That Steals the Show
Vegetables do not have to be an afterthought. Crisp fried artichokes over sweet roasted cauliflower is the side dish people remember. Here is the idea, its roots, and an easy home version using a jar. Great food has a history, and the fried artichoke has a proud one. Crisp on … [Read more...] about Fried Artichokes with Roasted Cauliflower: A Vegetable Plate That Steals the Show
Strawberry Hot Sauce: Turn Soft Berries into Something Brilliant
The best kitchen ideas often come from thrift. Strawberry hot sauce takes berries past their best and turns them into a sweet-hot condiment you will reach for all summer. Here is the idea, the history, and the recipe. Great food has a history, and much of it is the history of … [Read more...] about Strawberry Hot Sauce: Turn Soft Berries into Something Brilliant
Venison Tartare, Done Safely: An Elegant Starter With Care
Tartare is one of the oldest ways to serve meat and one of the most striking starters you can make. It also needs respect. Here is the history, the safety, and a recipe with a worry-free option. Great food has a history, and tartare is among the oldest chapters. Raw, seasoned … [Read more...] about Venison Tartare, Done Safely: An Elegant Starter With Care
