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, 19 Jun 2013 00:10:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Recipes http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1139&ft=1&f=1139 yes Stalking The Elusive, Worthy Apricot Apricots are the finest of summer's fruits, with dense, juicy flesh and delicate, velvety skins. That's why it is so disheartening when you bite into one, only to find it is mealy and flavorless. To find the best ones, head to your local farmers market. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:10:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/19/192729957/stalking-the-elusive-worthy-apricot?ft=1&f=1139 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/19/192729957/stalking-the-elusive-worthy-apricot?ft=1&f=1139 Apricots are the finest of summer's fruits, with dense, juicy flesh and delicate, velvety skins. That's why it is so disheartening when you bite into one, only to find it is mealy and flavorless. To find the best ones, head to your local farmers market. no Apricots are the finest of summer's fruits, with dense, juicy flesh and delicate, velvety skins. That's why it is so disheartening when you bite into one, only to find it is mealy and flavorless. To find the best ones, head to your local farmers market.

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]]> Saving Grandma's Strawberry Cake From The Clutches Of Jell-O Postwar marketing of convenience foods pushed our grandmothers to take many shortcuts in the kitchen that modern foodies might find unpalatable. Many involved Jell-O. Cookbook author Jeremy Jackson updated his grandma Mildred's famous strawberry cake recipe to remove this old-school secret ingredient. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:48:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/06/13/190779038/Jell-O-No-Cutting-Out-Grandmas-Shortcuts-In-Strawberry-Cake?ft=1&f=1139 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/06/13/190779038/Jell-O-No-Cutting-Out-Grandmas-Shortcuts-In-Strawberry-Cake?ft=1&f=1139 Postwar marketing of convenience foods pushed our grandmothers to take many shortcuts in the kitchen that modern foodies might find unpalatable. Many involved Jell-O. Cookbook author Jeremy Jackson updated his grandma Mildred's famous strawberry cake recipe to remove this old-school secret ingredient. 172 no Postwar marketing of convenience foods pushed our grandmothers to take many shortcuts in the kitchen that modern foodies might find unpalatable. Many involved Jell-O. Cookbook author Jeremy Jackson updated his grandma Mildred's famous strawberry cake recipe to remove this old-school secret ingredient.

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]]> A Guide to Grilling Beyond 'Dude Food' As Father's Day approaches, you can remind Dad that there's more to Father's Day grilling than just cheeseburgers. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:03:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/12/190464194/kitchen-window-a-guide-to-grilling-beyond-dude-food?ft=1&f=1139 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/12/190464194/kitchen-window-a-guide-to-grilling-beyond-dude-food?ft=1&f=1139 As Father's Day approaches, you can remind Dad that there's more to Father's Day grilling than just cheeseburgers. no As Father's Day approaches, you can remind Dad that there's more to Father's Day grilling than just cheeseburgers.

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]]> We All Scream For Ice Cream Every culture loves its ice cream, or the frozen treat that stands in for it. From Mexican <em>paletas</em> to Indian <em>kulfi,</em> flavors like avocado, cardamom, berries and more infuse these cool treats. Tue, 04 Jun 2013 17:44:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/04/188671310/we-all-scream-for-ice-cream?ft=1&f=1139 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/04/188671310/we-all-scream-for-ice-cream?ft=1&f=1139 Every culture loves its ice cream, or the frozen treat that stands in for it. From Mexican <em>paletas</em> to Indian <em>kulfi,</em> flavors like avocado, cardamom, berries and more infuse these cool treats. no Every culture loves its ice cream, or the frozen treat that stands in for it. From Mexican paletas to Indian kulfi, flavors like avocado, cardamom, berries and more infuse these cool treats.

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]]> Beets At The Root Of This Honey And Tarragon Cocktail Bartender Chad Phillips developed the "Beet Me in St. Louis" cocktail for his fiance. It combines two things they bonded over early in their relationship: Beefeater Gin and beets. Thu, 30 May 2013 14:38:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/30/184872121/beets-at-the-root-of-this-honey-and-tarragon-cocktail?ft=1&f=1139 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/30/184872121/beets-at-the-root-of-this-honey-and-tarragon-cocktail?ft=1&f=1139 Bartender Chad Phillips developed the "Beet Me in St. Louis" cocktail for his fiance. It combines two things they bonded over early in their relationship: Beefeater Gin and beets. 216 no Bartender Chad Phillips developed the "Beet Me in St. Louis" cocktail for his fiance. It combines two things they bonded over early in their relationship: Beefeater Gin and beets.

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]]> Rhubarb Brings Spring To The Table A vegetable that often masquerades as a fruit in sweet dishes, rhubarb is a true harbinger of the season, appearing in April and, if we're lucky, lasting until July. You can save some for an off-season fix, too, because it freezes and thaws beautifully. Wed, 29 May 2013 02:03:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/28/186920983/rhubarb-brings-spring-to-the-table?ft=1&f=1139 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/28/186920983/rhubarb-brings-spring-to-the-table?ft=1&f=1139 A vegetable that often masquerades as a fruit in sweet dishes, rhubarb is a true harbinger of the season, appearing in April and, if we're lucky, lasting until July. You can save some for an off-season fix, too, because it freezes and thaws beautifully. no A vegetable that often masquerades as a fruit in sweet dishes, rhubarb is a true harbinger of the season, appearing in April and, if we're lucky, lasting until July. You can save some for an off-season fix, too, because it freezes and thaws beautifully.

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]]> What's Your Favorite Taste Of Summer? Do you have a great summer recipe with an equally great story behind it? <em>All Things Considered</em> is looking for the ultimate summer dishes for our Found Recipe contest. To get you started, we offer memories of a steamy adventure and a recipe for thirst-quenching limeade. Mon, 27 May 2013 15:11:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/27/186465673/whats-your-favorite-taste-of-summer?ft=1&f=1139 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/27/186465673/whats-your-favorite-taste-of-summer?ft=1&f=1139 Do you have a great summer recipe with an equally great story behind it? <em>All Things Considered</em> is looking for the ultimate summer dishes for our Found Recipe contest. To get you started, we offer memories of a steamy adventure and a recipe for thirst-quenching limeade. 228 no Do you have a great summer recipe with an equally great story behind it? All Things Considered is looking for the ultimate summer dishes for our Found Recipe contest. To get you started, we offer memories of a steamy adventure and a recipe for thirst-quenching limeade.

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]]> 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. no 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. no 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. 367 no 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 <em>Morning Edition</em>'s Cook Your Cupboard series. 244 no 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. no 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. 181 no 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 <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. 1802 no 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 S<em>moke and Pickles: Recipes and Stories from a New Southern Kitchen.</em> no Try three recipes from Edward Lee's cookbook Smoke and Pickles: Recipes and Stories from a New Southern Kitchen.

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