from cook’s illustrated: To make slicing the pork chop easier, freeze it for 15 minutes. We prefer the distinctive flavor of Chinese black vinegar; look for it in Asian supermarkets. If you can’t find it, a combination of red wine vinegar and balsamic vinegar approximates its flavor. This soup is very spicy. For a less spicy soup, omit the chili oil altogether or add only 1 teaspoon.
serves 8
You might need to buy:
- soy sauce
- toasted sesame oil
- large egg
- low-sodium chicken broth
- ground white pepper
You might need to buy:
- large onion
- garlic
- Portabella mushrooms
- vegetable broth
- French lentils
- fresh rosemary
- dried thyme
- bay leaves
- ribs celery
- small or 1 large red potato
- carrots
- red wine
You might need to buy:
- brown lentils
- ground cloves
- cinnamon
- tomato paste
- brown rice
- olive oil spray
- large Vidalia onions
- raisins
- pinenuts or slivered almonds
You might need to buy:
- dark sesame oil
- garlic
- natural peanut butter
- - 3/4 cup hot water
- soy sauce
- cider vinegar
- - 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
You might need to buy:
- black beans
- chickpeas
- peppermint leaves
from cook’s illustrated: Unlike the stovetop method, microwave polenta does not require constant stirring. After testing different grinds of cornmeal, we found the medium-grind varieties, sold as polenta, are best. Makes 3 1/2 cups
ready in about 10 minutes
You might need to buy:
- cornmeal