Fresh curry leaves are available in the refrigerated section of specialty markets. You can also order them online at Kalustyan’s.
- olive oil
- mustard seeds
- mayonnaise
- juice and 1 teaspoon finely grated zest from about 1 lime
- grated fresh ginger
- shredded cooked chicken
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Latin American white frying cheese can be found in specialty markets and in the dairy section of supermarkets that carry Latin American products. It is labeled “queso de freĆr.” If you cannot find it, substitute mozzarella cheese, but not fresh or buffalo as these are too soft.
- salt
- baking powder
- Ice water
- vegetable oil
Look for ricotta with nothing but milk, salt, and a coagulant such as rennet or acid on the ingredients list. Avoid brands with gels, gums, or other stabilizers. Our favorite store-bought brand is Calabro.
- cherry tomatoes
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- fresh store-bought lasagna sheets
- frozen peas
- loosely packed basil leaves
- Parmesan or Pecorino for grating
- mung bean or sweet potato vermicelli
- chili oil
- light soy sauce
- Chinkiang vinegar
- sugar
- salt
- chopped fresh cilantro
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- bacon
- bag of frozen hash browns
- shredded cheese
- eggs
- whole milk
- dried dill
- salt
- pepper
Shopping tip: Artichoke bottoms can be purchased in 14-ounce cans and can be found near other canned vegetables. If unavailable, substitute two 14-ounce cans rinsed and halved artichoke hearts.
- chopped pancetta
- reduced-fat mayonnaise
- nonfat plain yogurt
- lemon juice
- water
- large eggs
- large egg whites
- salt
Lots of freshly chopped herbs add zing to our white bean dip. Serve with assorted vegetables, such as baby carrots, bell pepper strips, radishes, snow peas, broccoli and caulifower florets.
- nonfat plain yogurt
- crumbled feta cheese
- lemon juice
- garlic salt
- freshly ground pepper
- chopped fresh parsley
- chopped fresh dill
- chopped fresh mint
- chopped fresh chives
- brown sugar
- lemon-lime soda
- smashed and chopped garlic
- soy sauce
- ground black pepper