The Best Crispy Hash Browns These hash browns are made with grated russet potatoes, a little flour and cornstarch, and garlic and onion powder. Press them into thin patties so the potato cooks through while the outside turns golden. The most useful step happens before the pan gets hot: squeeze […]
appetizers, side dish
Creamy Garlic Sauce Baby Potatoes
0 commentsCreamy Garlic Sauce Baby Potatoes Baby potatoes get a generous coating of garlic cream sauce in this stovetop side dish. Boil the potatoes until tender, then fold them into a skillet of butter, garlic, cream and broth. The sauce thickens as it simmers and cools, so stop reducing it while […]
Garlic Roasted Broccolini
0 commentsGarlic Roasted Broccolini Broccolini needs little more than olive oil, garlic and a hot oven. The florets brown at the edges while the stems soften, and lemon juice and zest go on after roasting for a fresh finish. Serve it alongside chicken, fish or pasta. Trim the tough ends, rinse […]
Air Fryer Sausage Rolls
0 commentsAir Fryer Sausage Rolls Ready-rolled puff pastry and seasoned sausage meat make these small sausage rolls straightforward to assemble. Keep the pastry cold, divide the filling evenly between the two strips and seal the seams before cutting. Allow about 25 minutes for preparation and one batch, plus any preheating. A […]
The Best Wonton Wrappers
0 commentsThe Best Wonton Wrappers These homemade wrappers use flour, egg, salt and water. Add the water gradually: the dough should feel firm and pliable, not sticky. A covered 30-minute rest lets it relax so it is easier to roll. Work with one portion at a time and keep the rest […]
Air Fryer Garlic Parm Broccoli
0 commentsAir Fryer Garlic Parm Broccoli Dry broccoli florets, olive oil and garlic go into the air fryer; Parmesan goes on after cooking so it clings to the hot florets. Cut the pieces to a similar size and leave space around them for browning. The 8–10-minute cooking time is a starting […]
Brown Sugar Grilled Pineapple
0 commentsBrown Sugar Grilled Pineapple Brown sugar, vanilla and cayenne give pineapple a sweet coating with some heat. Choose ripe but firm fruit and cut it into evenly sized spears so the pieces cook at a similar rate. The sugar mixture may look like damp sand rather than syrup at first. […]
The Best Mexican Rice
0 commentsThe Best Mexican Rice This tomato rice starts by toasting long-grain white rice, then simmering it with onion, garlic, bell peppers and broth. Serve it alongside tacos, enchiladas or grilled vegetables. Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version. Drain the rinsed rice thoroughly before adding it to the oil, and […]
Jalapeño Cheddar Biscuits
0 commentsJalapeño Cheddar Biscuits Cold butter, sharp cheddar and finely diced jalapeños make these biscuits a savory side for soup, chili or eggs. Keep the butter cold and mix only until the dough holds together. Jalapeños vary in heat. Removing the seeds and pale inner ribs reduces the heat but does […]
Smoked Paprika Garlic Butter Corn
0 commentsSmoked Paprika Garlic Butter Corn Smoked paprika and garlic butter give grilled corn a savory finish, with parsley and a squeeze of lime to brighten it up. The butter goes on near the end so the garlic and paprika have less chance to burn. Use sweet smoked paprika for a […]

