Crispy Cider-Battered Chicken Fingers – Better than Beer?

Almost all the crispy chicken fingers recipes you see feature a breaded coating, which is a little hard to understand when you think of your typical chicken fingers audience; kids and people who eat with kids. Maybe it’s because these recipes are trying to mimic what’s found... to read the rest of Chef John's article about Crispy Cider-Battered Chicken Fingers, please follow this link to become a member.)

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Pasta all’Amatriciana – It’s the Best

There’s no way to actually win an argument about which pasta sauce or pasta dish is Italy’s best, but that’s not really the point. Arguing is fun, especially with Italians, and just being able to passionately make your case, more than makes the effort worthwhile. I tried to do that in this Pasta all’Amatriciana video, although it was really more... to read the rest of Chef John's article about Pasta all’Amatriciana, please follow this link to become a member.)

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The Best Fresh Garden Tomato Sauce – Seasonal Snobbery

As you know, I’m not above opening a can of tomatoes, or jar of prepared sauce to use with pasta, or in some other video recipe related application. In fact, I do it proudly, with zero shame, but when it’s the middle of fresh tomato season, and the vines in our garden are heavy with this glorious... to read the rest of Chef John's article about Fresh Garden Tomato Sauce, please follow this link to become a member.)

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Zucchini Bread – The World’s Most Mysterious Quick Loaf

The main problem with zucchini bread is that it isn’t banana bread, or carrot cake, which is what it’s often unfairly compare it to. However, this delicious, easy recipe has something those two don’t. Some mystery. Banana bread tastes like bananas, and carrot cake tastes like cake, but zucchini bread tastes like... to read the rest of Chef John's article about Zucchini Bread, please follow this link to become a member.)

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Bialys – Polish for “Don’t Call These Bagels”

Like many Americans who don’t live in New York, I first was made aware of bialys watching The Sopranos. They seemed to enjoy them every bit as much as the Italian treats so often highlighted in the show, and I remember thinking I would like to try one myself, if and when I came across them at a bakery, which never... to read the rest of Chef John's article about Bialys, please follow this link to become a member.)

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Margarita Sorbet – Turning Dessert into Happy Hour

As I may have mentioned before, I worked at a Mexican restaurant while attending culinary school, and in addition to learning a lot about the realities of life in the kitchen, I was also able to gain some valuable experience as a bartender. And I use the term loosely, since I was only allowed ... to read the rest of Chef John's article about Margarita Sorbet, please follow this link to become a member.)

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Tiny Tacos – Welcome to John in the Box

If you think regular tacos are fun to eat, just wait until you try these delicious and adorable tiny tacos. These might be about the same size as the ones at a certain fast food chain, but that’s where the similarities end. These are filled with cheese and taco beef, and not some grey-brown mystery... to read the rest of Chef John's article about Tiny Tacos, please follow this link to become a member.)

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Bacon Caramel Popcorn Balls – Perfect for Subtitles

As I’ve gotten older, my eating habits have definitely improved, which isn’t saying much, since back in the day a “midnight snack” might have been a full-sized Mission-style burrito. Oh yes, those were the days. Now, we try to limit our late night... to read the rest of Chef John's article about Bacon Caramel Popcorn Balls, please follow this link to become a member.)

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