Crust Step 1 Spray an 8×8″ metal baking pan with nonstick vegetable oil spray and line with 2 sheets of parchment paper, leaving overhang on all 4 sides. Pulse 20 Maria cookies (4–5 oz.) in a food processor until fine crumbs form, about 30 seconds. Add ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, 1 Tbsp. … Read more
As far as culinary staples go, fruit salad is an elder—it has been around for generations and it isn’t going anywhere. A fruit salad will always be easy, but a good fruit salad involves more than just a chop and a toss. At their best, fruit salads deliver an unexpected combination of color and contrast, … Read more
The best mango chutney starts with firm-to-ripe fresh mangoes. While you can use defrosted frozen mangos in a pinch, they don’t have the same texture or beautifully balanced sweetness and acidity. Fruit notwithstanding, this mango chutney recipe is almost endlessly customizable. Add a pinch of cardamom, nigella seeds, mustard seeds, or black pepper to your … Read more
Whether you call them summer rolls or fresh spring rolls, this popular Vietnamese snack is easy to make at home (though it can take a fair amount of time to assemble). Prep a few ingredients in advance, grab a friend to help form an assembly line, and you’ll have no trouble cranking them out for … Read more