Though not a beef burger fan, I do love the idea of burgers, especially during summertime when you can sit outside, crack open a watermelon, pour some sweet tea and enjoy the sunshine. As such, I need non-beef burgers in my repetoire, and I prefer that they not look like pancakes or pucks, sad seconds to the juicy beef patties sharing grill space. I love real veggie burgers but chicken and/or turkey make the best substitutes for the "real" deal. This recipe is inspired by a southwestern turkey burger recipe I once had (white meat and chili) and by a delicious Aleppo-yogurt chicken kebab recipe I found on epicurious (chicken, Aleppo, yogurt). It's lighter than air, super moist and completely satisfying.
I made this salad up one night during a bout of inspiration and was incredibly pleased. It is refreshing, zingy and just lovely all around.
Another hit from Molly Wizenberg! I can't tell you how many times I've made this tart, for us, for parties, for catering gigs and for friends. It is a hit every single time and now boasts legions of fans. Scrumptious!
Read MoreThis is my go-to basic buttercream frosting. Delish and easy to tint with food coloring.
Read MoreThis celery ice cream is wonderfully refreshing, unique and bright. By itself, it might be a cooling way to end a spicy meal. With the compote, which contrasts sweet-tart against creamy, it serves to highlight some of the best flavors of the spring season.
Read MoreI adapted an epicurious recipe for cornbread to make these honey and jalapeño muffins.
Read MoreThis traditional Italian ragu recipe is from one of Mario Batali's cookbooks and is delicious. Make the whole amount so that you have some to freeze- you'll be glad you did.
Read MoreYou just haven't lived until you've tasted this ricotta. It's divine and infinitely better than anything you can purchase. It's also multifunctional in the most delicious ways.
Read MoreIn 2009, Gourmet published an Italian-American issue. The cover recipe was this one: the most spectacular meatballs ever. This is the sort of recipe that will make you feel like an Italian grandmother; you will mix and shape and fry and simmer for hours. Really, you need to dedicate a half-day to these meatballs and their sauce. But, if you do, you will be rewarded many times over
Read Moremusings from a stay-at-home, cooking-obsessed mom
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I cannot adequately describe my love for this tart nor am I willing to tell you how many I make and eat during plum season. Suffice it to say that this is a truly outstanding, scrumptious, perfect, should-be-your summer dessert!