| Recipes with plenty of kick No images? Click here Spicy Recipes to Bring (and Beat) the HeatIt seems paradoxical, but eating spicy foods on a hot day may actually help cool you down. The heat from a spicy dish increases your circulation and raises your body temperature, so your body starts pumping out sweat, which helps bring you back to thermal equilibrium once it evaporates. Inhabitants of especially hot regions—think Southeast Asia, North Africa, and parts of Mexico—figured this out long ago, and many of the peppery dishes, condiments, and drinks below are influenced by their cuisines. Not only are cold chili-infused noodles, mouth-numbing salads, and spiced grilled meats delicious, they'll also help you chill out during a wave of unforgiving late-summer heat. Bring the heat |
Friday, August 21, 2020
Our favorite ways to bring the heat
Thursday, August 20, 2020
Thai panang curry with coconut-braised short ribs
| No images? Click here Panang NeuaA multi-dish Thai meal would not be complete without a gaeng (curry) present at the table, alongside salads, side dishes, relishes, and rice. Panang neua (panang beef curry) is one of the most well-known curries in Thai cuisine, distinguished by its rich, saucy texture and nutty flavor. While many Thai curries are quite brothy, panang curry has a thick, spoon-coating consistency due to the peanuts that are pounded into a red curry paste along with spices such as cumin, coriander, white peppercorns, and nutmeg. More braises and stews |
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
11 smoked meat recipes for summer feasting
| Embrace low-and-slow cooking No images? Click here Smoked Meat Recipes for Summer FeastingMaking great barbecue is not as intimidating as it might seem. You'll need some time, and maybe a beer to kick back with, but the real key is smoking your meat. The process involves using wood chunks that give off that distinct smoky flavor when burning and usually requires meat to be cooked at a low temperature for a few hours. Keep reading for our favorite smoked-meat recipes, from brisket and pulled pork to steak and chicken wings that call for smoking in a wok. Smoky recipes |