Recipes http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1139&ft=1&f=1139 Recipes en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Wed, 22 May 2013 05:23:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Recipes http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1139&ft=1&f=1139 Real Butterscotch: The Beauty Of Sugar And Dairy Transformed When a few humble elements are combined in perfect balance, butterscotch is born. And food writer Deena Prichep says she turns this childhood favorite into a dinner-party star with counterpoints like flaky salt or crunchy nuts. Wed, 22 May 2013 05:23:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/22/183933860/real-butterscotch-the-beauty-of-sugar-and-dairy-transformed?ft=1&f=1139 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/22/183933860/real-butterscotch-the-beauty-of-sugar-and-dairy-transformed?ft=1&f=1139 When a few humble elements are combined in perfect balance, butterscotch is born. And food writer Deena Prichep says she turns this childhood favorite into a dinner-party star with counterpoints like flaky salt or crunchy nuts.

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]]> Bringing Back Butterscotch Butterscotch seemed to have fallen out of fashion, but food writer Rina Rapuano says she's seeing glimmers of a comeback. And we don't mean hard candies and instant pudding. The revival of this old-fashioned flavor inspires a crepe cake, a chocolate-crusted tart and more. Wed, 15 May 2013 08:30:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/15/184147172/bringing-back-butterscotch?ft=1&f=1139 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/15/184147172/bringing-back-butterscotch?ft=1&f=1139 Butterscotch seemed to have fallen out of fashion, but food writer Rina Rapuano says she's seeing glimmers of a comeback. And we don't mean hard candies and instant pudding. The revival of this old-fashioned flavor inspires a crepe cake, a chocolate-crusted tart and more.

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]]> Experts Percolate on How To Brew Coffee Sam Penix and Sam Lewontin, of Everyman Espresso in New York City, and Harold McGee, author of On Food and Cooking, explain how to get the most out of your grounds. The brewmasters discuss brewing devices, from wood necks to chemex, and filter out reasons you might choose one over another. Fri, 10 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/10/182861384/experts-percolate-on-how-to-brew-coffee?ft=1&f=1139 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/10/182861384/experts-percolate-on-how-to-brew-coffee?ft=1&f=1139 Sam Penix and Sam Lewontin, of Everyman Espresso in New York City, and Harold McGee, author of On Food and Cooking, explain how to get the most out of your grounds. The brewmasters discuss brewing devices, from wood necks to chemex, and filter out reasons you might choose one over another.

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]]> Unpacking Foreign Ingredients In A Massachusetts Kitchen NPR listener Laurel Ruma picked up some odd ingredients during her travels. London-based chef Yotam Ottolenghi helps her concoct recipes with them for <em>Morning Edition</em>'s Cook Your Cupboard series. Fri, 10 May 2013 03:13:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/10/180868312/unpacking-foreign-ingredients-in-a-massachusetts-kitchen?ft=1&f=1139 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/10/180868312/unpacking-foreign-ingredients-in-a-massachusetts-kitchen?ft=1&f=1139 NPR listener Laurel Ruma picked up some odd ingredients during her travels. London-based chef Yotam Ottolenghi helps her concoct recipes with them for Morning Edition's Cook Your Cupboard series.

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]]> Try A Do-It-Yourself Mother's Day Rather than waiting for someone to give you a treat, why not make one of your favorites for yourself? Something you can snack on all week when no one's around. Or, better yet, something you don't have to share. Food writer T. Susan Chang recommends slow-roasted pecans, salty-sweet matzo candy and more. Wed, 08 May 2013 08:21:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/07/181984272/try-a-do-it-yourself-mothers-day?ft=1&f=1139 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/07/181984272/try-a-do-it-yourself-mothers-day?ft=1&f=1139 Rather than waiting for someone to give you a treat, why not make one of your favorites for yourself? Something you can snack on all week when no one's around. Or, better yet, something you don't have to share. Food writer T. Susan Chang recommends slow-roasted pecans, salty-sweet matzo candy and more.

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]]> How To Dip Without Breaking The Chip Some hold the straight edge of the tortilla chip and dip the point; others do the opposite. But if you're willing to step out of the box, The Sporkful's Dan Pashman has a technique that could help boost the reputation of one controversial chip. Thu, 02 May 2013 15:45:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/05/180621511/how-to-dip-without-breaking-the-chip?ft=1&f=1139 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/05/180621511/how-to-dip-without-breaking-the-chip?ft=1&f=1139 Some hold the straight edge of the tortilla chip and dip the point; others do the opposite. But if you're willing to step out of the box, The Sporkful's Dan Pashman has a technique that could help boost the reputation of one controversial chip.

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]]> Michael Pollan: You Are What You Cook Food writer Michael Pollan once advised "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." Now, he tells us how to cook it. In his new book <em>Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation</em>, he takes a tour of the most time-tested cooking techniques, from southern whole-hog barbecue and slow-cooked ragus to sourdough baking and pickle making. Fri, 03 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/03/180824408/michael-pollan-you-are-what-you-cook?ft=1&f=1139 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/03/180824408/michael-pollan-you-are-what-you-cook?ft=1&f=1139 Food writer Michael Pollan once advised "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." Now, he tells us how to cook it. In his new book Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation, he takes a tour of the most time-tested cooking techniques, from southern whole-hog barbecue and slow-cooked ragus to sourdough baking and pickle making.

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]]> Recipes From Smoke & Pickles Try three recipes from Edward Lee's cookbook S<em>moke and Pickles: Recipes and Stories from a New Southern Kitchen.</em> Fri, 03 May 2013 03:42:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/02/180588273/recipes-from-smoke-pickles?ft=1&f=1139 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/02/180588273/recipes-from-smoke-pickles?ft=1&f=1139 Try three recipes from Edward Lee's cookbook Smoke and Pickles: Recipes and Stories from a New Southern Kitchen.

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]]> This Little Piggy Cookie Is A Sweet Mexican Find Mexico-born chef Pati Jinich spent years tracking down a recipe for the popular but elusive Piggy Cookies. Now the cinnamon-spiced treats are a staple in her house. Thu, 02 May 2013 15:31:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/02/179090872/this-little-piggy-cookie-is-a-sweet-mexican-find?ft=1&f=1139 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/02/179090872/this-little-piggy-cookie-is-a-sweet-mexican-find?ft=1&f=1139 Mexico-born chef Pati Jinich spent years tracking down a recipe for the popular but elusive Piggy Cookies. Now the cinnamon-spiced treats are a staple in her house.

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]]> Bringing Home The Essence Of Umbria, Italy Famous for its grain, pork products and black truffles, this region's cuisine exemplifies the cardinal virtues of all Italian cooking: simplicity, tradition and respect for fresh, local ingredients. Food writer Tom Gilbert recalls his time there with recipes for pasta, soup and salad. Wed, 01 May 2013 02:58:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/30/180077360/bringing-home-the-essence-of-umbria-italy?ft=1&f=1139 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/30/180077360/bringing-home-the-essence-of-umbria-italy?ft=1&f=1139 Famous for its grain, pork products and black truffles, this region's cuisine exemplifies the cardinal virtues of all Italian cooking: simplicity, tradition and respect for fresh, local ingredients. Food writer Tom Gilbert recalls his time there with recipes for pasta, soup and salad.

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]]> Prepare To Get Hot And Heavy With This Chicken Recipe Montana restaurateur Jay Bentley likes his chicken juicy, not dry, and cooked with its bones. He says his cast iron skillet technique results in moist, flavorful chicken in half the usual cooking time. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:46:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/25/178670746/prepare-to-get-hot-and-heavy-with-this-chicken-recipe?ft=1&f=1139 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/25/178670746/prepare-to-get-hot-and-heavy-with-this-chicken-recipe?ft=1&f=1139 Montana restaurateur Jay Bentley likes his chicken juicy, not dry, and cooked with its bones. He says his cast iron skillet technique results in moist, flavorful chicken in half the usual cooking time.

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]]> Nigella Lawson Helps Listener Cook Her Eclectic Cupboard <em>Morning Edition</em>'s new project, Cook Your Cupboard, invites cooks to send in photos of food items they aren't sure how to use. In our first installment, NPR listener Marcy Misner has beans, vinegar and almond milk, and food writer Nigella Lawson gives her some guidance on where to go from there. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 03:22:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/24/177830764/nigella-lawson-helps-listener-cook-her-eclectic-cupboard?ft=1&f=1139 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/24/177830764/nigella-lawson-helps-listener-cook-her-eclectic-cupboard?ft=1&f=1139 Morning Edition's new project, Cook Your Cupboard, invites cooks to send in photos of food items they aren't sure how to use. In our first installment, NPR listener Marcy Misner has beans, vinegar and almond milk, and food writer Nigella Lawson gives her some guidance on where to go from there.

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]]> A Fresh Pod Cast: Savoring Spring's Green Peas Emerald green and tender, yet with a gentle crunch, garden peas can be so delightful when fresh — and so disappointing when not. Try them now in their seasonal prime in these recipes for chilled soup, a citrusy spread and a traditional rice dish. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 03:18:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/23/178577521/a-fresh-pod-cast-savoring-springs-green-peas?ft=1&f=1139 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/23/178577521/a-fresh-pod-cast-savoring-springs-green-peas?ft=1&f=1139 Emerald green and tender, yet with a gentle crunch, garden peas can be so delightful when fresh — and so disappointing when not. Try them now in their seasonal prime in these recipes for chilled soup, a citrusy spread and a traditional rice dish.

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]]> A 'Charleston Kitchen' Full Of Foraged And Forgotten Foods The Lee bothers, Matt and Ted, have written two cookbooks about Southern cuisine, but now they've turned their attention to a more specific region: Charleston, the city they grew up in. Their new book contains recipes and stories from a seafood-centric community with a rich culinary history. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:07:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/18/177367797/a-charleston-kitchen-full-of-foraged-and-forgotten-foods?ft=1&f=1139 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/18/177367797/a-charleston-kitchen-full-of-foraged-and-forgotten-foods?ft=1&f=1139 The Lee bothers, Matt and Ted, have written two cookbooks about Southern cuisine, but now they've turned their attention to a more specific region: Charleston, the city they grew up in. Their new book contains recipes and stories from a seafood-centric community with a rich culinary history.

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]]> Nettles Bring Spring To The Kitchen Stinging nettles are an overlooked bit of nature's bounty, their prickly leaves hiding a secret: They're good-tasting and good for you. (Consider them a stand-in for spinach.) To find them, just pull on some gloves and head out into the wild — or to a farmers market. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:01:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/17/176668359/nettles-bring-spring-to-the-kitchen?ft=1&f=1139 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/17/176668359/nettles-bring-spring-to-the-kitchen?ft=1&f=1139 Stinging nettles are an overlooked bit of nature's bounty, their prickly leaves hiding a secret: They're good-tasting and good for you. (Consider them a stand-in for spinach.) To find them, just pull on some gloves and head out into the wild — or to a farmers market.

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