Fried Quail With Stolichny Salad

Yar’s head chef, Maxim Tarusin, shares a recipe for quail, which he says can be found at gourmet grocery stores around Moscow or via the Internet shop Russky Dvor. Per serving: 1/2 quail torso 3g soy sauce 3g chile sauce Read More …

Grilled Quail with Jalapeno Plum Sauce

This perfectly unusual blend of fruit, pepper, curry and soy will keep your guests talking about this sauce forever. The perfect glaze for any white meat, and a most delightful dipping sauce for spring rolls. I won first place in Read More …

Anadama Rolls With Mixed Seeds

Anadama bread recipes, which date back to pre-Revolutionary New England, all call for molasses and cornmeal for substantial- and delicious- results. This contemporary rendition is no exception 1-1/2 cups milk (do not use low-fat or non-fat) 1/3 cup mild-flavored (light) Read More …

Ensalada de Jicama con Melon (Jicama-Melon Salad)

Although many fresh condiments in Mexican cuisine are called pico de gallo (rooster’s beak), this refreshing salad from the Mexican state of Jalisco is known as Pico de Gallo. Depending on the seasonal availability of fresh fruit, the salad is Read More …

Grilled California Asparagus and Mushroom Salad with Shaved Parmesan

The crisp texture and herbaceous flavor of the asparagus tastily contrasts with the spongy texture and earthy flavor of mushrooms. Kissed with a lively lemon dressing, this dish makes a perfect appetizer, small plate or even a light entree. Go Read More …

Cobb Salad

Like many recipes, Cobb salad evolved as a solution to a rather mundane problem. In the late 1920s, Bob Cobb, manager of the original Brown Derby in Hollywood, California, was becoming tired of his daily meals, which consisted mostly of Read More …

Caesar Salad

There are many recipes for Caesar Salad. This one is said to be the original one, minus the coddled eggs. The American Egg Board states: “There have been warnings against consuming raw or lightly cooked eggs on the grounds that Read More …

Tiny Tostadas of Smoky Chicken Tinga with Avocado and Aged Cheese

It’s rare to pass a restaurant, snack shop or street stall in the Central Mexican town of Puebla without detecting the alluring aroma of shredded pork with smoky chipotle chile, tomato and sweet onion. Tinga they call it, and they Read More …