Chicken paprikash is a comfort food classic originating from Hungary. My Austrian great-grandmother, Gita, used to make it for our family. This version is minimally updated from Grandma Gita’s. I bumped up the paprika quantity—and threw in a pinch of cayenne—for a punchier sauce. And while she skipped sour cream (and you could too), I … Read more
Step 1 Place three 28-oz. cans whole peeled tomatoes with their juices in a large bowl, crushing with your hands as you go; set aside. Step 2 Cook 8 oz. smoked bacon (about 8 slices), finely chopped, in a medium Dutch oven or other heavy pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until some fat has … Read more
Peruvian chicken, or pollo alla brasa, gets its bold flavor and vibrant color from two sauces: a garlicky, spiced marinade that coats the meat in a brick-red paste, and a creamy, herbaceous green sauce served on the side for drizzling and dipping. While traditional recipes call for a whole chicken or skin-on, bone-in parts, this … Read more
When the weather is cold and rainy, grilling is the last thing on most people’s minds. But approximating the ultra-savory flavor of flame-grilling is a lot easier than you might think, all thanks to one invaluable kitchen staple: your broiler. Yes, the often overlooked function on your oven is the key to indoor “grilled” chicken … Read more
Chicken paprikash is a classic Hungarian dish that relies on a serious scoop of paprika for both mild peppery flavor and a vibrant red color. Here that recipe’s building blocks are reimagined as a ragù, with ground chicken, aromatics, and a dollop of sour cream swirled in for richness. Two notes for shopping. If you … Read more
In 1985 the first blooming onion hit the fryolator at Russell’s Marina Grill in New Orleans, a creation of chef Jeff Glowski. Glowski’s friend and colleague, Tim Gannon, brought the fried onion to a neighboring restaurant in NOLA. And then, in 1988, take a wild guess what popular restaurant chain Tim Gannon cofounded. The blooming … Read more