Game Day–Worthy Cheesesteak Nachos

Your Recipe of the Day No Images? Click here Cheesesteak Nachos Philly cheesesteaks served as the inspiration for this twist on a platter of nachos, with thinly sliced steak, melted provolone, homemade cheese sauce, and hot peppers standing in for the classic condiments and toppings. It's a cheesesteak in every bite. Read More → The Kitchen Essential Cast Iron Skillet Making your own homemade tortilla chips makes a platter of nachos really special. We like to fry our tortilla slices in a bit of oil in the bottom of our trusty cast iron skillet. Shop Now   Serious Eats 88 35th St Ste 602 Brooklyn, NY 11232 Click Preferences to control which emails you receive from Serious Eats. Clicking Unsubscribe will remove you from all Serious Eats emails…which would be sad. Preferences  |  Unsubscribe

Everything You Need to Make the Best Banana Bread

Better ingredients, better bread No Images? Click here   Your Banana Bread Just Got Even Better Let us say this in no uncertain terms: You make terrific banana bread. But even the best, most secret family recipe can benefit from some tips and tricks from Stella's playbook. Here's the equipment and ingredients you need for your best batch yet. A Good Loaf Pan It should go without saying, but to make good banana bread you need a good loaf pan. This straight-sided, uncoated loaf pan is one of our must-haves.  Coconut Oil If you have a recipe that uses vegetable oil, try swapping it for coconut oil. It makes for a less-greasy loaf that's as moist as any other. The tropical aroma of virgin coconut oil can amplify the fruity, floral taste of banana in a major way, but if you're not keen on coconut flavor, look for refined coconut oil instead.  Wheat Flour Whole-grain flour can absorb (and retain) more water than all-purpose, and that accomplishes three things. One, it allows the batter to accommodate more banana purée without turning to soup. Two, it creates a thicker batter, resulting in a more attractive peak. Three, it helps keep the loaf from drying out, improving its texture and shelf life. Spice Grinder Most recipes keep things simple in the spice department, but amping up the spice blend can actually intensify the banana's natural flavor. Make your own blend of ground spices using our favorite spice grinder and keep it in the cupboard for whenever you make banana bread—all you need is a pinch or two.   Food Processor Nobody's gonna complain about a warm slice of banana bread topped with butter, but trade it for a generous smear of banana chantilly and folks will straight-up break into song. Just toss some sugar and freeze-dried bananas into a food processor, grind until powdery, then finish with cream.   Instant-Read Thermometer The deep golden color of the crust won't change much after the loaf has baked for an hour, making it hard to track its progress. And while there's nothing wrong with the old jab-it-with-a-toothpick test, a digital thermometer provides a far more objective frame of reference. Serious Eats 88 35th St Ste 602 Brooklyn, NY 11232 Click Preferences to control which emails you receive from Serious Eats. Clicking Unsubscribe will remove you from all Serious Eats emails…which would be sad. Preferences  |  Unsubscribe

Break Your Resolutions the Right Way With Kenji's Chicken Parmesan

Your Recipe of the Day No Images? Click here The Best Chicken Parmesan Even at its worst, classic Italian-American chicken parmesan is pretty darn good. So how do you go about perfecting it? Our recipe has a buttermilk-based brine for maximum juiciness and tenderness. Tons of Parmesan cheese in our breading—along with a small drizzle of buttermilk—improves its flavor and texture. Our sauce is a slow-cooked, rich red sauce, and a mixture of fresh mozzarella and real Parmigiano-Reggiano top it off. Read More → The Kitchen Essential Food Processor  Fresh bread sent through the food processor makes the best breading—it has the most unique structure with tons of craggy crusty bits. Shop Now   Serious Eats 88 35th St Ste 602 Brooklyn, NY 11232 Click Preferences to control which emails you receive from Serious Eats. Clicking Unsubscribe will remove you from all Serious Eats emails…which would be sad. Preferences  |  Unsubscribe