This gorgeous gluten-free and very keto-friendly five-spice duck recipe by the chefs at San Francisco’s Foreign Cinema restaurant is our all-time favorite dinner party entree. Its flavor is exceptional, it’s incredibly easy to prepare, and it feeds a crowd at a surprisingly affordable cost (provided you can find frozen duck breasts, which we have in our local Whole Foods in California). Try it and you’ll love it, too. For optimal […]
A wonderfully simple yet elegant first course, this bright salad is also great for buffets because the lettuce stays crisp a good, long time.
Print Some salads are special. This one by James Beard Award-nominated San Francisco chef Melissa Perello is one of them. Make it and be blown away by the layered flavors of charred beans and veggies, citrus dressing, and sesame. And good thing the recipe makes extra vinaigrette, because you’re going to want it. (Store it in the fridge for up to a month.) Can’t find preserved lemon? Substitute 2 […]
Print In this lively, raw mix, cilantro, coriander, green onions, and lime lend a bright complexity and herbal perfume to the summer staples of squash, corn, and cherry tomatoes. Best on the day it’s made, it’s the perfect antidote to richer dishes. Servings 4 people Ingredients 1 pound yellow summer squash ends trimmed 1 ear corn husked 1 1⁄4 cup yellow cherry tomatoes such as Sun Gold, halved 3 […]
Print Slow roasting salmon gives the fish a rich, elegant flavor and makes it harder to overcook. Vibrant veggies in a tangy champagne vinegar dressing complete this weeknight standby. But the best thing about this gluten-free roasted salmon recipe is the resulting texture you’ll get form the salmon–cooked yet soft and fancy-restaurant-like! Servings 2 people Ingredients 2 6-ounce thick salmon fillets Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 4 tablespoons […]
Print We’re always looking for delicious meat dishes that can feed a crowd with minimal effort, and this lamb is exactly that. Roasted whole and carved just before mealtime, it’s special enough for occasions and accessible enough for a weeknight meal. Servings 8 people Ingredients 1 (3 1⁄2 to 4 pound) boneless leg of lamb, fatty-side scored, and tied (ask the butcher to do this) 4 Meyer lemons halved […]
Print Horseradish, fennel, and dill happily join forces in this bold purple slaw to offer a punchy, crunchy counterpoint to other picnic fare. Servings 6 people Ingredients 1 small red onion thinly sliced 1 1⁄2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Kosher salt 1 1⁄2 large fennel bulbs trimmed 4 1⁄2 cups thinly sliced red cabbage 1 large carrot peeled and grated or cut into matchsticks 2 tablespoons finely minced flat-leaf […]
Print A quick broil and a slow cook of the chicken result in fabulously crispy skin and tender meat. Braising the greens in the chicken’s juices adds savory goodness, too. You can have your butcher debone the chicken, do it yourself, or cook the chicken bone-in. Servings 2 people Ingredients 2 boneless chicken thighs Kosher salt 1 tablespoon minced shallot 1 bunch Swiss chard center ribs removed and leaves […]
Print In this addictive dish made on a grill pan, Arab-Sicilian flavors of pistachio, vinegar, and mint transform humble zucchini into something you’ll long for again and again. Be sure to make your zucchini slices thick in order to achieve the preferred doneness—juicy, somewhat soft to the bite, just cooked through, and with a little bend to them (they’ll soften more as they rest). You can also cook the […]
Print Don’t let its modest looks fool you. This perfect partner for Indian-Spiced Roast Chicken catapults the summertime sidekick to superstardom with spectacular texture and seductive flavors. It’s best served the day it is made, without chilling it, but you can cook the onions and slice and store the potatoes, covered in water and refrigerated, the night before. Servings 6 people Ingredients 6 tablespoons good-quality extra-virgin olive oil 1 […]
Print With no gluten, meat, dairy, soy, or nuts, this lively dish by one of our favorite food bloggers, Beth Manos Brickey of Tasty Yummies, is free of everything—except flavor. The mushrooms and corn are grilled, but they can easily be prepared in the kitchen: Cut the marinade-coated portobellos into 1⁄4-inch-thick strips and cook them in a large pan over medium-high heat until tender, 8 to 10 minutes; cook […]
Print These cute bite-size treats are crisp on the outside, slightly moist on the inside, and loaded with coconut chocolate flavor. Be careful not to add the chocolate chips to the warm dough too soon, or they’ll melt. Servings 20 macaroons Ingredients 2 cups shredded unsweetened coconut 2 tablespoons coconut flour 2⁄3 cup coconut milk 1⁄2 cup maple syrup 1⁄4 teaspoon Himalayan sea salt or kosher salt 1⁄4 teaspoon […]
Print New Old-Fashioned Chocolate Shake Frosty, thick chocolate shake happiness is yours with Jennifer’s vegan adaptation of the ice cream parlor classic. Servings 1 Ingredients 1 cup full- or light-fat coconut milk chilled 1⁄2 frozen banana peeled and cut into chunks 2 pitted dates 1 teaspoon maple syrup 2 tablespoons unsweetened cacao powder 4 ice cubes Instructions Place all ingredients in a blender or Vitamix, blend until smooth, and […]
Print Grilled Lamb Chops with Tzatziki Salsa and Smashed Potatoes We developed a culinary crush on Food By Mars blogger Alison Marras when we discovered her gorgeous, pure recipes seasoned with astrological flavor. This, her Greek-American GF/DF dish, reflects why she’s worthy of adoration. Light in everything but flavor and pleasure, it’s fast, healthy, and delicious with a genius coconut milk–based tzatziki salsa. Servings 4 people Ingredients 8 single […]
Print This fish recipe, inspired by Shauna Ahern’s story in this issue (page 85), can also be made with pork or boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Servings 4 people Ingredients 3 tablespoons plus 4 teaspoons olive oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1⁄2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 6- to 8-ounce halibut fillets, skin on, patted dry 1⁄2 cup sweet rice flour 10 ounces green beans […]
Print Rich, juicy, and bursting with flavor, this shredded pork makes mouths water whether served as tacos, with tortillas, Pico de Gallo, avocado, lime, and cilantro, or devoured straight from the baking sheet. Leftovers are best refrigerated with their cooking juices in an airtight container and reheated in tightly wrapped foil. Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil Zest of 1 orange 5 cloves garlic minced or pressed 1/2 teaspoon dried […]
Print Garlic, onion, cumin, and slow simmering in chicken broth results in black beans that are so luscious and delicious, they’re good enough to eat solo. But serve them over rice and top with avocado and cilantro and you’ve got a wholesome dream dish. Bonus: you don’t have to soak the beans overnight! Ingredients 2 cups dried black beans Kosher salt About 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth 1/2 yellow […]
Print This show-stopping salad by our friends at San Francisco’s amazing Foreign Cinema restaurant celebrates winter greens and one of the best Caesar dressings we’ve had. If escarole isn’t available, sub radicchio. Or just go with good old romaine, if you like. Don’t be afraid to use the raw egg in the dressing—just be sure it’s fresh, make the dressing right before you serve it, and eat the salad […]