During high school, my group of theater friends and I would, stereotypically, trek to our local diner after an evening performance as it was one of the few places that remained open late into the night. Our go-to order consisted of milkshakes, mozzarella sticks, and a heaping plate of zucchini fries to share. The fries … Read more
These cheesy vegetarian enchiladas offer all of the saucy goodness of the comfort food classic with minimal fuss. Chopped veggies, black beans, and aromatics all cook in one pot, then get mashed for a meaty texture before the enchilada filling is rolled into tortillas with a sprinkling of spicy pepper Jack cheese. But there’s no … Read more
Step 1 Place a rack in middle of oven; preheat to 400°. Toss 1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 2 medium) with 1 Tbsp. green curry paste, 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil, and 1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt on a large rimmed baking sheet until evenly coated. Bake until chicken … Read more
This vanilla cupcake recipe is excerpted from the 2006 cookbook I Like You by Amy Sedaris (yes, that Amy Sedaris). In the early aughts the comedian sold baked goods and other snacks to coffee shops in her New York City neighborhood. Once voted one of the city’s best vanilla cupcakes, it gets rich, buttery flavor … Read more
Pickle Dip belongs in the hallowed snack halls of French Onion Dip, Thick Ranch, and Mexicali Dip. To my mind, the best way to balance a decadent sauce is by slathering it on a mountain of fresh, crisp vegetables. Here the creamy base is contrasted with the acidity of the pickles and lemon, the heat … Read more
Step 1 Place a rack in middle of oven and preheat to 350°. Heat ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil in a large Dutch oven or other heavy ovenproof pot over medium. Add 12 garlic cloves, thinly sliced, and cook, stirring often, until softened and fragrant, 2–3 minutes. Add one 14-oz. jar pitted green olives, drained, … Read more
Step 1 Place a rack in middle of oven; preheat to 400°. Cook 12 oz. wide egg noodles in large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until very al dente, about 2 minutes. Drain noodles; reserve pot. Step 2 Remove dark green parts from 1 bunch scallions and thinly slice; set aside. Thinly slice … Read more
The best thing about popcorn is that it’s the perfect canvas for just about any flavor—be it the simple seasoning of butter and salt, a sprinkling of masala, seaweed snacks, or tangy hot sauce. But the combo that reigns over the city of Chicago is caramel and cheddar, first popularized by Garrett Popcorn. To outsiders … Read more