Baked potatoes are a breeze when cooked this way. White potatoes come out with a firm skin but are soft and moist inside. Sweet potatoes develop a rich, bright color and are very moist.
Brunswick Stew is such a legendary dish that there is actually a “Stewbilee” celebrating the savory concoction in namesake Brunswick, Georgia. Whether this amalgam of barbecue and soup originated in...
The pride of Cuban chefs everywhere, black bean stew has sustained generations with its rich flavors. Scratch cooks start with dried beans and a long (very long) simmer to tenderize the beans and...
Fast, controlled cooking is the key for great green beans, full of phytonutrients and antioxidants.
Everyone has had a child turn up their nose at carrots—and truthfully, some adults as well. This may be the answer: sweet, slow roasted until the sugars rise and caramelize for a lovely brown sear and...
Pronounced “ragu”, the ragout is a venerable way to prepare a mix of ingredients to enhance their flavors, and this dish epitomizes that tradition. As each vegetable is prepared in its own way, the...
The name Ratatouille might be familiar from a popular animated movie, but the dish itself could seem uncommon.
This tasty, versatile dish can stand on its own as a salad, be a hearty salsa for baked chips, or serve as a great topping for baked potatoes.
Green beans unlike any you’ve had before. Just steamed enough to gain a dazzling green complexion, these beans are then enrobed with a sweet, peppery and nutty sauce that takes its flavor from some...