Small Styrofoam coolers are a wonderful tool when working with liquid nitrogen because they are insulated and relatively deep. This minimizes splashing and keeps the nitrogen from evaporating too quickly. Plastic coolers tend to crack upon exposure to the extreme cold, and glass bowls will shatter, so look for sturdy Styrofoam coolers with smooth inside walls. This recipe takes an earthy, full-flavored fat and transforms it into something light and delicate. Powdered lardo is wonderful spooned on grilled crusty bread or folded into raw-fish tartares. It can be used as a finishing touch on roasted vegetables or salads, or anywhere you might use a full-flavored olive oil. This same technique may be applied to butter and other high-fat ingredients.
Like Sri Lankan cashew curry and vegan stuffed shells.
Put that half-full tub to use with recipes that go beyond the Italian American classics.
Like seared scallop piccata and chocolate Guinness cake.
Turn humble onions into this thrifty yet luxe pasta dinner.
Keep this easy frittata recipe on hand for quick breakfasts, impressive brunches, and fridge clean-out meals.
There’s a reason they say, “easy as pie,” you know?
A warmly spiced Ashkenazi charoset, perfect for your Passover seder—or spooned over yogurt the next morning.
From oven risotto with crispy mushrooms to green curry vinegar chicken.