No images? Click here White Bean and Tuna SaladThis classic Italian salad marries cooked white beans and oil-packed tuna for a protein-packed, pantry-friendly, light meal that's perfect for warm weather. With a lot of people stocked up on dried beans these days, we've been working on a number of recipes to put a batch o' beans to good use. With spring finally here, and summer just around the corner, we're moving away from heartier stews, and leaning into bean dishes like this one, which requires little to no additional cooking, and can be served at room temperature. Along with creamy, cooked white beans and rich, flaky oil-packed ventresca (tuna belly), this salad features bright and crisp sliced red onions, which are first soaked in ice water for a few minutes to temper their pungent bite and then quickly marinated with vinegar and salt to give them a quick-pickle pop of acidity. The vinegar used to marinate the onions and the juice that the onions release in the process together form the base of the dressing for the salad. We round it out with a little bean cooking liquid, which acts as a flavorful emulsifier for the vinaigrette (if we haven't successfully converted you to cooking dried beans, we have also provided instructions for making this recipe with canned beans, too), fruity olive oil, chopped fresh parsley, and plenty of freshly ground black pepper. The salad is hearty but light (if you want to add extra greenery to the mix, it also pairs well with additions like peppery arugula or watercress), and requires only about five minutes of work, making it the perfect no-cook, quarantine-pantry, warm-weather meal. More ways to use canned tuna |
Saturday, May 9, 2020
Light, springy, white bean and tuna salad
Friday, May 8, 2020
Welcome to kitchen safety 101
How to prevent and treat common injuries No images? Click here With shelter-in-place orders still in effect in many parts of the country, people are cooking at home more than before. More prep and the potential of small children or pets underfoot means that accidents are bound to happen. Below, we've pulled together some tips on how to minimize mishaps in your home kitchen, and what to do when they occur. Consider these your guides to kitchen safety, no matter your skill level. It’s better to avoid accidents than worry about how or when to rush to the emergency room. We’ve collected all of our best advice for avoiding injury, from learning how to hold a knife, avoiding burns, or injuring someone else. We turned to Laurel Cudden, founder and owner of Grade-A Safety, and Mitch Cynamon, the owner of Initiate Care, who both advise restaurant clients on kitchen first aid, for their advice. We also spoke with Dr. David Baskin, a New York-based internist, to confirm at-home treatments and to understand when it’s a good idea to seek professional medical care at an urgent care clinic, and when to head to the ER. How Not to Light Your Kitchen on FireIn under a minute, a kitchen fire can grow to an inferno beyond your control. That's why you need to be prepared. We talk to an FDNY lieutenant to learn the ins and outs of fire safety in the kitchen. |
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Join us for dinner and a movie
From our series with A24 Films No images? Click here Dinner and a MovieDinner and a movie? No, we're not asking you on a date (sorry!). We're here to catch you up on our latest partnership with A24. We've all been finding ourselves with extra time these days, and that time is often spent getting cozy, watching movies, and eating. So, we created some delicious themed menus to pair with seven of A24's most popular films. You'll find a Chinese feast for the 2019 film The Farewell, a surf and turf extravaganza for The Lighthouse, and a full Swedish spread to enjoy while watching Midsommar. Check out the menus below—and enjoy the show! Food plays an essential role in Lulu Wang’s semi-autobiographical film. Enjoy a full Chinese feast that includes dumplings, egg drop soup, and more. A Passover seder menu that will certainly be more enjoyable than the one featured in the film. Eggs, bacon, pancakes, and ice cream for dessert! A meal for your inner child. The psychodrama calls for lobster, steak, and a cocktail aptly named The Suffering Bastard. The menu includes a "Chef’s Special," pollo a la plancha to eat alongside the Academy Award winning film. For those brave enough to eat while watching, you'll find gravlax, meatballs, and a golden olive oil cake on the menu. The title might as well be "Dude, Where's My Food?" as Ramy explores his spiritual and culinary identity as an Egyptian American. Make ful medames, baba ganoush, and fresh pita. |