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19 Recipes Our Food Staff Cooked on Repeat in 2020 - The New York Times


19 Recipes Our Food Staff Cooked on Repeat in 2020 - The New York Times

Posted: 16 Dec 2020 08:28 AM PST

At the end of each year, Spotify releases personalized lists of the songs and artists that users listened to most over the last 12 months. There's no algorithm to count exactly how many times the Food staff made the recipes below in 2020, but consider it the NYT Cooking version of the streaming giant's end-of-year recap. Among the greatest hits: cheesy pan pizza, Momofuku bo ssam, and, of course, the year's sleeper hit, Mark Bittman's No-Knead Bread.

(View our collections of the best of 2020 including Our 50 Most Popular Recipes of 2020, Our 50 Most Popular Vegetarian Recipes of 2020 and Our 50 Most Popular Desserts of 2020)

The songs that got me through the year were beans and garlic toast in broth and kale sauce, which I used to dress pasta, poach eggs, layer in lasagnas or surround with soft polenta. And every time I made sprouts, or had some crunchy vegetables like fennel or cucumber around, I made Eric Kim's delicious muchims plus a little pot of rice. TEJAL RAO

I typically add seared scallops to this very substitute-friendly farro salad by David Tanis, though it's comfortably filling on its own. The heartiness of the vinaigrette and farro combination is what gives this dish a stand-alone quality. If you're trying to add more veggies to your diet, this is a simple and flavorful way to start. DAVID LOOK

Recipe: Farro Salad

Bristol Bay sockeye salmon has been our go-to dinner once or twice a week. I usually put it skin side down in a hot cast-iron skillet. And with a nod to J. Kenji López Alt, though I did not need him to tell me this but it was nice to be validated, I trowel some mayonnaise over the flesh side and run it under the broiler. A couple of sides, candlelight and a nice pinot noir make it dinner. FLORENCE FABRICANT

I make batches of Samin Nosrat's dressing all the time and keep it in Mason jars in the fridge. I use it on greens and steamed vegetables. Also, I perfected caramel making a lot of these apple crisps over the fall and will continue to make them through the winter. Sometimes I just make the caramel and let everyone dip in apple slices. Or put it on ice cream. Don't judge. It's a pandemic. KIM SEVERSON

Recipe: Via Carota's Insalata Verde | Skillet Caramel-Apple Crisp

In early April, I thought it'd be easier to make David Tanis's homemade pita bread than to make a grocery store run. It was less stressful than going out and the process of kneading and shaping the dough, then watching it puff in the oven was therapeutic. I've been turning them out ever since. GENEVIEVE KO

Recipe: Homemade Pita Bread

The recipe I've made most is Jim Lahey's no-knead bread, adapted by Mark Bittman. We barely kept bread in the house before the pandemic and now my kids expect to have homemade bread on hand at all times. Alison Roman's baked ziti has also been in regular rotation as it's one of the few dishes everyone in the house will eat, and it's one of my daughter's favorites. KIM GOUGENHEIM

Recipe: No-Knead Bread | Baked Ziti

Tejal Rao's version of pan pizza turned out to be a perfect-size dinner for my family of three, and mixing the dough in the morning gave us something to look forward to through some very long days. JULIA MOSKIN

Recipe: Cheesy Pan Pizza

Like many of us, I've spent much of the year working from home with little kids in the house, so I've relied on my trusty old slow cooker to do the grunt work while I hide away in my office (ahem, playroom) hunched over my laptop. Three recipes I turned to again and again are Sam Sifton's Mississippi roast (also great with pork shoulder) and Sarah DiGregorio's white chicken chili as well as her salsa verde chicken. Also a household favorite: Ali Slagle's cheesy spicy black beans. Not a slow cooker dish, but ready in 15 minutes and endlessly adaptable. MARGAUX LASKEY

I noticed a pattern this year. On weeks that I had a batch of Genevieve Ko's whole grain banana yogurt muffins ready in the freezer to quickly reheat, I was 83.6 percent less likely to have a meltdown because, say, the baby managed to eat some dog food while I was trying to write an email. EMILY FLEISCHAKER

Recipe: Whole-Grain Banana Yogurt Muffins

I have been cooking Marcelle Bienvenu's jambalaya regularly since the pandemic began. It calls for diced tomatoes, making use of those cans I stocked up on earlier this year, and it is quick and endlessly adaptable. Her recipe calls for shrimp, ham and sausage for the proteins, but I often just use smoked sausage or a mix of andouille and smoked sausage. I added the last bit of turkey breast from Thanksgiving to the last batch I made.

I've also been obsessed with ramen eggs this year. I always forget to bring my eggs to room temperature before boiling so they're slightly more underdone than they're supposed to be. But I am now trying to follow Ivan Orkin's path, using his half-cooked eggs recipe from "Ivan Ramen." SARA BONISTEEL

Recipe: Jambalaya | Half-Cooked Eggs

I probably make Grace Lee's kimchi fried rice every other week, and I'll never get tired of it. When I cook a big pot of rice, I double it and save half to make that recipe — and when I order takeout, I always get extra rice for the same purpose.

I nearly always keep potatoes on hand, and this year, I found myself using them in Tejal Rao's aloo masala, a recipe as flavorful as it is forgiving. KRYSTEN CHAMBROT

Recipe: Aloo Masala

Baker Hunt Offering Cooking Classes in New Kitchen - The River City News

Posted: 17 Dec 2020 04:01 PM PST

Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center included a new teaching kitchen as part of its recently completed $1.8 million renovation of the historic Scudder House on its campus in Covington.

The center will offer more than thirty community cooking classes in person and virtually.

Classes begin January 3.

Among the offerings:

  • New Year, New You series: In this class students will ditch fad diets and leave with a sustainable understanding of the basics of nutrition, healthy food preparation, and healthful eating. Students will also try their hand at preparing a delicious dish.
  • Kids in the Kitchen Series: In this much-requested format, adults and their child experience cooking together. Kids will grow their confidence and skills in the kitchen, and everyone will leave with a delicious meal and memories from the fun experience.
  • $15 Online Workshops: These affordable workshops are designed to be a fun experience in the kitchen for those staying at home. Students will join in a "cook along" and end the session with a delicious meal.

In a news release, Baker Hunt said that the large kitchen space allows for participation at a safe distance during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Class registration is now open, and spaces fill quickly, the center said. A schedule of classes and registration is available online at www.bakerhunt.org. A limited number of need-based scholarships are available.

-Staff report

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Warm up winter by cooking with coffee - FOX40

Posted: 17 Dec 2020 10:06 AM PST

Nearly 110,000 restaurants, cafes, diners and more formal settings have closed permanently this year as a result of coronavirus shutdowns, according to a survey released by the National Restaurant Association.

Locally, the well-known brand Zocalo has actually added two new operations to its enterprise during the pandemic.

Need a Break From Cooking? These Restaurants Are Open on Christmas - NECN

Posted: 17 Dec 2020 04:08 PM PST

Christmas Day can be a time to pull out all the stops with a traditional homecooked dish or a multi-course dinner, or it could be a chance to just take a break and hit up one of the restaurants that will stay open on the holiday. While traditionally, most restaurants are closed on Christmas there are actually plenty that stay open for business, ready to serve those who perhaps don't celebrate the holiday or are just looking to focus on family instead of cooking.

Since we've all had our fair share of chopping, dicing, peeling and prepping during the quarantine, there's no shame in ordering your Christmas dinner (or breakfast or lunch) at one of these national eateries. Just be sure to call ahead and make sure that there have been no changes to the restaurant's hours and remember to be abide by COVID guidelines to help keep everyone safe.

As COVID-19 cases rise, the Centers for Disease Control recommends takeout and delivery as the safest way to dine out right now.

Applebee's

You can be eatin' good in the neighborhood at select Applebee's locations this Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Check with your local restaurant as hours may vary.

Benihana

If hibachi sounds like a fun alternative to the traditional Christmas dinner you're in luck! Contact the location nearest you for reservations.

Boston Market

Many locations will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day so leave the carved ham and turkey to the pros and sit back and enjoy!

Buca Di Beppo

Call this Italian eatery for the classics or order the "Holiday Cake Boss Package" which includes salad, pasta, an entrée and a Cake Boss cake for $19 a person.

Buffalo Wild Wings

Most locations will be open Christmas Eve with many sports bars staying open through Christmas Day. Use their store locator to see if wings are in your Christmas future!

Chart House

Stop in to select locations for a meal on Christmas Day or order the Christmas Prime Rib Pack To-Go.

Del Frisco's

The restaurant will be open for a special holiday meal or bring home a full 3-course meal, put it in your own dishes and call it Christmas!

Del Taco

Mexican food for Christmas? Why not! Check your local eatery for hours if there's one close to you.

Denny's

Most locations stay open 24 hours on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Domino's

If you're jonesing for pizza on Christmas check your local Domino's to see if they are open — most are independently owned so hours may vary.

Dunkin'

Nothing says the holidays like the new Sugarplum Macchiato and hopefully you can grab one on Christmas this year. Customers should check the app to make sure their location is open.

Huddle House

If breakfast cooked by somebody else on Christmas morning sounds appealing, head on over to Huddle House for a Topped Waffle.

IHOP

If a stack of pancakes is what you're craving on Christmas morning, you're in luck! Check your local IHOP for hours. Not ready to venture out? Take home their Holiday Family Feast which comes with festive sprinkles and other toppings for your pancakes.

Legal Sea Foods

Check your local restaurant for hours and if you're still not done with your holiday shopping, purchase $200 in holiday gift cards to get a free lobster dinner.

Macaroni Grill

Romano's Macaroni Grill is encouraging you to celebrate Christmas without cooking! Enjoy all your Macaroni Grill favorites, like Chicken Scaloppine, available for delivery and takeout. They'll also be open from 11am-9pm on Christmas Day for dine-in where available.

McDonald's

"Only a handful of McDonald's restaurants open on Christmas Day," says the McDonald's website. Customers are advised to use the restaurant locator to check hours before heading out. If you stop in through Christmas Eve you just might be treated to some free food.

Morton's

Morton's The Steakhouse will be open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, serving up a 3-course menu featuring Chateaubriand and a full a la carte menu. Reservations are recommended.

Panda Express

This fast-casual Chinese restaurant will welcome customers on Christmas for Orange Chicken, Honey Sesame Chicken, fried rice and more favorites.

Ruth's Chris

Ruth's Chris Steak House is offering a special Christmas Eve and Christmas Day celebration. Enjoy a Celebration Feast for four on Christmas Day and all season long that includes choice of a starter, roasted beef tenderloin, garlic mashed potatoes, creamed spinach and four personal-sized cheesecakes for dessert.

Starbucks

Starbucks will be open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at select locations. The Caramel Brulée Latte makes Xmas even sweeter, served in a holiday cup, natch!

Waffle House

Why not start Christmas morning with Waffle House? This classic is open 365 days a year, 24/7 and that includes Xmas and New Year's Day. Plus, Waffle House employees and customers are known to be some of the friendliest around so you'll definitely feel the Christmas spirit!

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