Creamy polenta
6 cups water Salt 1.5 cups coarse grain polenta 3 T butter 2 ounces parmasean cheese Bring 1.5 teaspoon salt a water to a boil, then slowly whisk in polenta Cover, reduce heat and cook on low heat until polenta is smooth, about 30 minutes Stir in butter and 3/4 cups cheese
Hickory-smoked brisket with Southwestern barbecue sauce
Total time: 2 hours, plus 5 to 6 hours smoking time Servings: 6 to 8 Note: This recipe calls for hickory chips and the use of a smoker, or a charcoal grill converted to a smoker. Hickory chips are available at many well-stocked markets as well as at barbecue supply stores. The barbecue sauce makes about 6 cups, […]
Sushi Rice (Food and Wine)
2 cups short-grain Japanese rice Seasoned rice wine vinegar Rinse the rice 5 times, then drain in a colander and let dry for 15 minutes. Cook the rice in a rice cooker according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Alternatively, in a medium saucepan, combine the rice with 2 cups of cold water and bring to a […]
Potato salad (Ina Garten)
Ingredients 3 pounds small white potatoes Kosher salt 1 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup buttermilk 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped red onion Directions Place the potatoes and 2 tablespoons of salt in a large pot of […]