Print This gluten-free chilled pea soup recipe by Niki Ford is as much a delight as it is a cooking lesson. Though it’s simple, clean, and bright, critical steps are taken to elevate and intensify the earthy sweetness of the English pea: a pea pod stock is made to add a deep layer of pea flavor, quick cooking and cooling preserve the brilliant flavor and color of the peas, […]
Print Anything but the traditional wine-and-fruit mix, this Camille Becerra gluten-free turmeric sangria cocktail recipe is one of the fiercest, most exciting libations we’ve had in a long time. Make your sangria with sparkling wine to wow everyone at the party and know that you’re enjoying totally gluten-free and very anti-inflammatory turmeric with your sangria You’ll need to juice fresh turmeric root with a juicer or get a juicing […]
Print by Niki Ford Everyone should have a salad like this up his or her sleeve. An unassuming yet surprisingly elegant tangle of asparagus ribbons and butter lettuce with a completely addictive creamy vinaigrette, it’s beyond satisfying as a first course, roast- chicken sidekick, or partner to flaked smoked trout or salmon. The dressing is delicious with little gem lettuces and baby romaine, too. Servings 4 people Ingredients 2 […]
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 Sides don’t get easier or more luxurious than this creamy three-cheese dish, which pairs perfectly with red meat. Servings 6 people Ingredients 1 1⁄2 cup crumbled feta cheese 3 1⁄2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese 1⁄2 cup grated Pecorino cheese 1 egg Freshly ground black pepper 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil Instructions Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a food processor, process the feta to tiny pieces. Add […]
Print An elegant way to start a meal, this ridiculously good soup can be ladled into bowls and served. But arranging the shrimp and other garnishes in the bowl beforehand and pouring the soup at the table makes for an extra special presentation. Add grilled bread and a side salad and you’ve got an awesome meal. Servings 6 people Ingredients 18 about 1 pound, 16/20 size unpeeled gulf shrimp […]
Print An Australian cousin to France’s financier, this friand by famed San Francisco chef Melissa Perello has a classic oval shape that requires a special pan, but you can easily substitute a muffin pan. For easy prep, make the batter up to a day in advance, store it, covered, in the fridge, and pop it straight into the greased pans and then into the oven. Servings 10 cakes Ingredients […]
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 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 A required 4 hours of refrigeration means you’ll need to start long before you want to eat them, but these virtually effortless, impossibly creamy finales are worth the wait. Freeze any leftover bars in a single layer, wrapped in plastic wrap, then in aluminum foil, for up to 3 months. Servings 8 (2 by 4-inch) bars Ingredients 1 pint fresh strawberries hulled and halved 1⁄2 cup plus 2 […]
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 The essence of Kentucky and the tall, frosty cousin to the julep. Servings 1 Ingredients 8 mint leaves 1 1⁄2 ounces bourbon such as Wild Turkey 81 bourbon 1⁄2 ounce fresh lemon juice 1 1⁄2 ounces pure maple syrup Peychaud’s Aromatic Cocktail Bitters Instructions In a highball glass, tamp 7 of the mint leaves, fill the glass with crushed ice, add the bourbon, lemon juice, and maple syrup, […]
Print The sophisticated version of the classic vacation drink, complete with silky, creamy goodness. Servings 1 Ingredients 5 fresh cilantro leaves 1 ounce vodka 1 ounce reposado tequila such as Espolón Tequila Reposado 1 ounce sweetened coconut milk 1⁄2 ounce fresh lime juice Lime zest for garnish (optional) Instructions In a highball glass, tamp the cilantro leaves, fill the glass with crushed ice, add the vodka, tequila, coconut milk, […]
Print A playful twist on the classic Italian bittersweet cocktail with tropical-spice notes. Servings 1 Ingredients 3⁄4 ounce dry gin such as Bulldog Gin 3⁄4 ounce Campari 3⁄4 ounce John D. Taylor Velvet Falernum a sweet, spiced syrup available at specialty liquor stores 3⁄4 ounce ultrapremium full-bodied vermouth, such as Cinzano 1757 Vermouth 3⁄4 ounce fresh lemon juice 1 long strip orange peel for garnish (optional) Instructions In a […]
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 The secret to Jennifer’s juicy, bubbling baked fruit success is to use ripe peaches. If yours are too firm, add 1⁄4 cup water to the fruit mix before putting the mixture in the baking dish. Servings 1 (8-inch square) crumble Ingredients 1 1⁄4 cup gluten-free flour mix of choice 6 tablespoons sugar preferably organic evaporated cane juice 1⁄4 teaspoon freshly ground vanilla bean or 1⁄2 teaspoon gluten-free pure […]