One of my favorite things to do is converting, or as we call it in the business, “reimagining,” famous sandwiches into party dips. We’ve done this very successfully (or at least I think so) with the Reuben, Sloppy Joe, and Philly Cheesesteak, but this time we are sort of going in the opposite direction, turning a popular, hot dip into... to read the rest of Chef John's article about this Baked Spinach & Artichoke Toasts recipe,please follow this link to become a member.) Follow this link to get a complete, printable written recipe for Baked Spinach & Artichoke Toasts!
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Popovers are one of those “too good to be true” recipes. Simple to prep, virtually foolproof to make, and few things coming out of your oven are as visually impressive than a pan of fully puffed popovers. When you also consider how inexpensive the ingredients are, and how adaptable the recipe is, it’s no wonder why I consider this... to read the rest of Chef John's article about this Blue Cheese Popovers recipe,please follow this link to become a member.) Follow this link to get a complete, printable written recipe for Blue Cheese Popovers!
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I’ve been quoted as saying beef wellington is one of the dumbest recipes of all time, and that I would never do a video for it, and I still stand by those statements. However, “dumb” doesn’t mean not delicious, or not beautiful to look at, and since I’m doing an individual version here, I’ve still not technically done a real beef wellington. My legal department has assured me... to read the rest of Chef John's article about this Easy Beef Wellingtons recipe,please follow this link to become a member.) Follow this link to get a complete, printable written recipe for Easy Beef Wellingtons!
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I was fortunate to have grown up with many wonderful holiday traditions, like hunting for, and cutting down the perfect Christmas tree, sleigh rides, caroling, midnight Mass, and of course, the Feast of the Seven Fishes, but one thing I don’t remember being any kind of annual ritual was enjoying fancy holiday drinks. We didn’t eggnog, hot toddy, or muddle wine; and we certainly didn’t... to read the rest of Chef John's article about this Hot Buttered Rum recipe,please follow this link to become a member.) Follow this link to get a complete, printable written recipe for Hot Buttered Rum!
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I believe I cover this every year when I post our annual ‘what do I do with the last of the leftover turkey scraps?’ recipe video, but let’s go over it one more time. There are three things that make for a great leftover turkey recipe; it’s delicious, easy to make, and most importantly, doesn’t remind you of the thing you’ve been eating for the last few days. This gorgeous turkey chili mac is... to read the rest of Chef John's article about this Turkey Chili Mac recipe,please follow this link to become a member.) Follow this link to get a complete, printable written recipe for Turkey Chili Mac!
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It’s always tricky posting Thanksgiving side dish recipes, since most families have their time-tested, go-to favorites, and when it comes to holiday meals, people tend to gravitate toward the familiar and comforting, verses the new and interesting. This is especially true for a side dish like green bean casserole, which is why I decided to... to read the rest of Chef John's article about this Classic Green Beans Au Gratin recipe,please follow this link to become a member.) Follow this link to get a complete, printable written recipe for Classic Green Beans Au Gratin!
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While working on this Gravy Stuffed Stuffing Muffins video, I couldn’t help but think of that old chestnut that says, “Just because you can do something, doesn’t mean you should.” Sure, I’d developed a great technique for filling the inside of an individual portion of Thanksgiving stuffing with country gravy, but was that going to ... to read the rest of Chef John's article about this Gravy Stuffed Stuffing Muffins recipe,please follow this link to become a member.) Follow this link to get a complete, printable written recipe for Gravy Stuffed Stuffing Muffins!
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This beef birria is based on two things; an amazing stewed beef recipe from the Mexican restaurant I worked in during college, as well as the equally incredible goat birrias I’ve been enjoying in San Francisco’s Mission District for many years. It’s one of my favorite stews of all time, and I don’t need any ulterior motives to make a batch, but having said that, this is really just the... to read the rest of Chef John's article about this Beef Birria recipe,"please follow this link to become a member.) Follow this link to get a complete, printable written recipe for Beef Birria!"
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As a young kid, growing up in Shortsville, NY, my favorite ice cream was Rocky Road. I can remember riding my bike to Bud’s Polar Bar during those always too-hot summers, and not only enjoying Rocky Road ice cream on its own, but in the form of their Rocky Road sundae, which featured the nut and marshmallow studded chocolate ice cream, covered with marshmallow sauce, and even more nuts. The point I’m trying to get across is that I... to read the rest of Chef John's article about Rocky Road,please follow this link to become a member.) Follow this link to get a complete, printable written recipe for Rocky Road!
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I’ve always made fun of “scary” Halloween recipes, since they are never, ever, actually frightening (with the one notable exception being our infamous “Face Pie”), but I have to say, these do sort of creep me out. Maybe it’s their tortured scream facial expressions, or horribly dirty sheets, or my upcoming cholesterol screening, but I found these to be... to read the rest of Chef John's article about Mini Meatloaf Ghosts,please follow this link to become a member.) Follow this link to get a complete, printable written recipe for Mini Meatloaf Ghosts!
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Our banana bread is one of the most popular, and well-reviewed videos we’ve ever posted, so when I got the idea to do banana bread pancakes, I decided to use that lovely loaf as the base recipe. Of course, you can’t just thin out a bread recipe like that with more liquid, and expect perfect pancakes, so I began what I assumed would be a long series of ... to read the rest of Chef John's article about Banana Bread Pancakes,please follow this link to become a member.) Follow this link to get a complete, printable written recipe for Banana Bread Pancakes!
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“Stir-fries” have never excited me very much, and not just because I’m wok-less. I associate them with strips of grey, nondescript meat in a tangle of salty, under cooked vegetables, and those are the ones I made. The stir-fries I’ve ordered out were even worse. So, put me down as officially less likely to make something described as a stir-fry. Which is why it took me a while to embrace Lomo Saltado. On the surface, it doesn’t ... to read the rest of Chef John's article about Lomo Saltado,please follow this link to become a member.) Follow this link to get a complete, printable written recipe for Lomo Saltado!
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If there’s an Italian-American community near where you live, then there’s a great chance you’re familiar with baked ziti. Done right, it’s a real crowd pleaser, and a wonderful, easier to make alternative to lasagna. Unfortunately, at least in my experience, it’s often done wrong, and by “done wrong,” I mean... to read the rest of Chef John's article about The Best Baked Ziti recipe,please follow this link to become a member.) Follow this link to get a complete, printable written recipe for The Best Baked Ziti!
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Romanesco looks like something brought to earth by aliens, which is fitting, since the taste is out of this world. And, because of this UFO’s (unidentified flavorful object’s) bizarre appearance, many shoppers are hesitant to add it to their cart, which hopefully won’t be the case after watching just how easy it is to prepare this mysterious vegetable. As they say, the truth is... to read the rest of Chef John's article about this Roasted Roman-Style Romanesco recipe,please follow this link to become a member.)
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When you grow up eating a certain thing a certain way, it can be challenging to enjoy that certain thing in a new, and significantly different way, which used to be the case for me when it came to any non-creamy tomato soup. I was always pretty good at trying new things, but the warm and fuzzy, comfort food ritual of grilled cheese and canned cream of tomato soup were so ingrained in... to read the rest of Chef John's article about this Fresh Tomato Soup with Crispy Cheese Toast recipe,please follow this link to become a member.)
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There are so many great ways to trick your family into eating more vegetables, but one of my favorites is to simply add the word “taco” to the name of the dish, which is what we’re doing here with these easy, and delicious Taco-Stuffed Zucchini Boats. Having said that, these are so good that after... to read the rest of Chef John's article about this Taco-Stuffed Zucchini Boats recipe,please follow this link to become a member.)
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I thought I’d done every conceivable combination of rice and chicken possible, including, but not limited to, chicken in rice, chicken on rice, chicken next to rice, and of course, chicken and rice soup. I’d also done rice stuffed inside the cavity before, but for the first time ever, I was able to experience the magic that is... to read the rest of Chef John's article about this Garlic Rice Roast Chicken recipe,please follow this link to become a member.)
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Some culinary breakthroughs are the result of extensive recipe testing and experimentation, while others, like this frozen zabaglione is the result of age-related hearing loss. That’s right, I thought I heard “one cup,” when it was supposed to be “one pint,” and long story short, I ended up discovering... to read the rest of Chef John's article about this Frozen Zabaglione recipe,please follow this link to become a member.)
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I love a great dip, and potatoes might be my favorite food, so it’s not surprising that I’m a huge fan of Skordalia. This Greek garlic dip and spread is so simple to make, and so satisfying to eat, it’s sort of surprising it hasn’t achieved a similar popularity as its distant cousin... to read the rest of Chef John's article about this Skordalia recipe,please follow this link to become a member.)
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I used to think there were only two kinds of the lemonade. The stuff you make by mixing the packaged powder and water, and actual lemonade, made with freshly squeezed lemon juice and sugar. I grew up mostly drinking the first, but once in a while... to read the rest of Chef John's article about this “State Fair” Lemonade recipe,please follow this link to become a member.)
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I’ve made a lot of pasta salads over the years, using just about every shape and size imaginable, with one notable exception. The egg noodle. I only came to this realization recently, when I was looking to make a “prop” pasta salad to sit next to some grilled pork. The cupboards were bare, except for a handful of egg noodles, which I pressed into service, and what started out as an afterthought, turned into an... to read the rest of Chef John's article about this Deviled Egg Noodle Salad recipe,please follow this link to become a member.) Follow this link to get a complete, printable written recipe for Deviled Egg Noodle Salad!
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When I was a young cook, I had some pretty stringent believes regarding which cuts of meat could, or should, be used with certain cooking methods. If we’re talking about cooking pork “low and slow,” the shoulder cut was always the answer. If we’re doing something like skewers, and we’re cooking them fast and hot, the loin, or tenderloin was the... to read the rest of Chef John's article about this Barbecued Pork Skewers recipe,please follow this link to become a member.) Follow this link to get a complete, printable written recipe for Barbecued Pork Skewers!
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Scacce Ragusane is generally described as a type of Sicilian stuffed flatbread, but for me, that really doesn’t do it justice. It’s kind of, sort of, like lasagna wrapped in flatbread, but that’s not very accurate either. The “kinda sorta” thing also works for calzone, and stromboli, but again, just... to read the rest of Chef John's article about this Scacce Ragusane recipe,please follow this link to become a member.) Follow this link to get a complete, printable written recipe for Scacce Ragusane!
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I’m not a fan of buying pre-packaged fish at the market. Sure, you can look through the plastic wrap, and pick out something that looks decent, but I’d much rather go to the counter, and tell the monger exactly what I want, and watch them cut it before my eyes. This doesn’t cost anything extra, and you’ll almost always end up with... to read the rest of Chef John's article about these Salmon Medallions,please follow this link to become a member.) Follow this link to get a complete, printable written recipe for Salmon Medallions!
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What’s better than one hot dog? Two hot dogs. And what’s better than two hot dogs? Two hot dogs wrapped in bacon, which is exactly what we’re featuring here. And, what makes this such a culinary breakthrough is that we’re wrapping the two links together, as opposed to simply serving two bacon dogs on one bun. Okay, “culinary breakthrough” might be a little strong, but these... to read the rest of Chef John's article about these Bacon-Wrapped Double Dogs,please follow this link to become a member.) Follow this link to get a complete, printable written recipe for Bacon-Wrapped Double Dogs!
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I’m not sure if it counts as an actual problem or not, but due to circumstances beyond my control, I recently found myself with a few too many fresh cherries around, which I decided I wanted to turn into a chocolate-studded loaf. Since our banana bread gets such gets reviews, I used that as the base recipe for this, and... to read the rest of Chef John's article about this Cherry Chocolate Loaf,please follow this link to become a member.) Follow this link to get a complete, printable written recipe for Cherry Chocolate Loaf!
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I’ve always thought people do way too much when it comes to cooking ribs, but I was mostly referring to the cooking methods, and all those countless tricks and techniques. I’m talking about the start high, finish low, or the start low, finish high, plus all the various strategies for marinating, brining, basting, turning, wrapping, etc., which is why I love the... to read the rest of Chef John's article about these Salt and Pepper Spare Ribs,please follow this link to become a member.) Follow this link to get a complete, printable written recipe for Salt and Pepper Spare Ribs!
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I remember joking around in our homemade ketchup video about how even though the final product was great, and very close to the store bought stuff, it wasn’t worth all the time and effort; and that people should probably just continue buying it at the store. Well, you might be thinking the same thing about... to read the rest of Chef John's article about All-American Barbecue Sauce,please follow this link to become a member.)
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Contrary to all those photos I used to post during my traveling food blogger days, I’m not a big drinker. I’ve also never been a big cocktail guy, and I’m much more comfortable with a beer in my hand, but every once in a while I do get a craving for ... to read the rest of Chef John's article about Chef John’s Whiskey Sour,please follow this link to become a member.)
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Who Bob was, or how I knew him, or whether he even really existed isn’t the point here. What matters is how amazing this “kofta” style kabob, or kebab if you prefer, really is. These use ground meat instead of the more common cubes, which not only looks super cool on the skewers, but also allows us to ... to read the rest of Chef John's article about this Bob’s Kabobs,please follow this link to become a member.) Follow this link to get a complete, printable written recipe for Bob’s Kabobs!
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