Serves 4 to 6
We prefer the flavor and texture of chunky peanut butter in the sauce; in particular, we like conventional chunky peanut butter because it tends to be sweeter than natural or old-fashioned versions.
- sesame seeds
- chunky peanut butter
- minced fresh ginger
- soy sauce
- rice vinegar
- light brown sugar lightly packed
- table salt
- dried Asian noodle or 12 ounces dried spaghetti
- Asian sesame oil
Serves 4 to 6
Let the potatoes cool for 10 minutes after the first bake before tossing with the oil (hot potatoes will stick to the pan).
- vegetable oil
- sugar
- salt
- pepper
Serves 4
Trim away the outer peel from the broccoli stalk, otherwise it will turn tough when cooked. For Roasted Broccoli with Garlic, stir 1 tablespoon minced garlic into the olive oil before drizzling it over the broccoli.
- extra virgin olive oil
- table salt
- sugar
- Ground black pepper
- Lemon wedges for serving
Serves 6
- Dressing:
- olive oil
- lemon juice
- balsamic vinegar
- Dijon mustard
- minced fresh thyme leaves
- Salad:
- olive oil
- Shaved Parmesan cheese for garnish
Serves 8
Use a light-colored traditional skillet instead of a darker non-stick skillet for this recipe to easily monitor the butter’s browning.
- sliced almonds
- lemon juice
- water
- Salt
Serves 4 to 6 as a side dish
As an alternative to broiling, you can bake the eggplant in the upper third of a 375-degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes, turning it once. The effect is virtually the same. If you want to make these slices as a main course, the recipe will serve 2.
- table salt
- extra-virgin olive oil
- balsamic vinegar
- minced garlic
- - 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves or finely shredded fresh basil
- Ground black pepper
Serves 8 to 10
- low-sodium chicken broth
- minced fresh thyme leaves
- sherry vinegar
- unsalted butter
Serves 4 to 6
- Table salt and ground black pepper
SERVES 4 TO 6
This recipe works best with asparagus that is at least 1/2 inch thick near the base. If using thinner spears, reduce the covered cooking time to 3 minute and the uncovered cooking time to 5 minutes. Do not use pencil-thin asparagus; it cannot withstand the heat and overcooks too easily.
- olive oil
- unsalted butter
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper
Serves 4
At the supermarket, you can find frozen shredded hash browns near the frozen french fries. Serve these crisp pancakes with sour cream and/or applesauce.
- vegetable oil
- frozen shredded hash-brown potatoes
- unsalted butter
- large egg
- cornstarch
- salt
- pepper
- Cooking spray