You can make spicy harissa paste quickly and easily at home with just about any type of chilies and not much else. You can even make it from store-bought harissa spice powder. Harissa is a delicious condiment and a versatile ingredient, but it’s not always easy to find in the store. And like so many … Read more
Bechamel, also known as white sauce, is the foundation of many wonderful sauces and dishes, especially in French and Italian cuisine. But it can be problematic for inexperienced cooks. And if you already know how to make a good one, do you know how to step it up to a great bechamel sauce? To understand … Read more
A lime pickle is one of those classic side dishes that you’ll find served with a curry at Indian restaurants all over the world. It’s tart, spicy and delicious. And it’s not that hard to make at home. But for something that seems kinda simple, there’s a lot of regional and individual variation in recipes. … Read more
Make spicy harissa paste quickly and easily from store-bought harissa powder with this simple (and adjustable) recipe. Can you make harissa paste from powder? Making harissa from scratch is best done in a large batch, with lots of chili peppers. While this will give the most authentic result, it’s not always practical. The good news … Read more
Purists may scoff, but you CAN make tasty gravy without drippings. And understanding the foundations of good gravy will help you make it exactly how you want it. To help explain how a gravy comes together, I’ve gone through thirty recipes for gravy to figure out what the different approaches are, which are the most … Read more