America’s Test Kitchen Makes one 9 inch loaf 2 cups all-purpose flour ¾ cup sugar ¾ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 3 very ripe bananas, mashed well (1 ½ cups) 6 tablespoons butter (¾ stick), melted and cooled 2 large eggs, lightly beaten ¼ cup plain yogurt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 ¼ cups … Read More →
Chocolate Mousse
America’s Test Kitchen Serves 6 to 8 This recipe is a rare combination of simple ingredients, easy and quick to make, and crowd pleasing. What more could you want? 6 oz bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons strong coffee or 4 teaspoons orange flavored liqueur or light rum 1 … Read More →
Green Beans Amandine
America’s Test Kitchen Serves 8 3 tablespoons sliced almonds 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 pound green beans, trimmed Salt Toast the almonds in a dry nonstick skillet on medium low heat until about golden brown, about 6 minutes. Add the butter and cook it until it browns, being careful not to burn … Read More →
Corn Fritters
America’s Test Kitchen Makes 12 2-inch fritters 4 ears fresh corn, husks and silk removed 1 large egg, lightly beaten 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons cornmeal 2 tablespoons heavy cream 1 shallot, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt pinch cayenne 1/4 cup vegetable oil, or more as needed Slice the kernels off of 2 ears of … Read More →
Hoisin, Honey and Ginger Glaze for Salmon
adapted from America’s Test Kitchen Makes 1 1/2 cups 1/2 cup soy sauce 6 tablespoons honey 1/4 cup ketchup 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 tablespoons hoisin 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon grated ginger Whisk ingredients together in a small bowl. Begin basting salmon 5 minutes from the end of cooking.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Slightly adapted from America’s Test Kitchen Serves 4 to 6 Chicken tikka ½ teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon ground coriander ¼ teaspoon cayenne 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup plain whole yogurt 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon ginger, minced Masala sauce 2 tablespoons vegetable … Read More →