Crispy Smashed Potatoes           WE’VE BEEN MAKING THESE RECIPES FOR PANZANELLA AND POTATOES FOR AGES. Sometimes I am astonished at what’s not on Chewing the Fat.  Just when I start to worry that I’ll never find a recipe that I haven’t already tried, I…

WE JUST CELEBRATED A GLORIOUS 4TH OF JULY WITH ONE SENSATIONAL BLUEBERRY UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE. Blueberries are in season here and Andrew created this all-blueberry version of Gail Simmons’s original recipe (see https://chewingthefat.us.com/2018/08/gail-simmons-bumbleberry-buttermilk-upside-down-cake.html)  In a blatant act of civil disobedience we didn’t want to see red…

NOW IS THE PERFECT TIME TO MAKE THIS WONDERFUL SIDE DISH Zaalouk is beloved in Morocco and once you’ve tried you’ll see why. It’s a cooked salad featuring eggplants and tomatoes, seasoned with paprika, cumin, garlic, and fresh herbs. For an extra layer of smoky…

Make this Easy and Healthy Dish in No Time! Oven-Baked Red Snapper is one of our best Costco finds this season. We’ve loved the fish ever since we went on a Mexican vacation and ate it straight from a beachfront grill. So you can imagine…

ERIC KIM’S LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN WINGS ARE A BREEZE TO MAKE This easy recipe for Eric Kim’s Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings is a wonderful take on one of our all-time favorite foods. Chicken Wings! And we know our wings.  There are no less than 8…

A Great Strawberry Almond Tart Recipe. A Fresh and Flavorful Dessert for right now!   Strawberries and almonds are a classic culinary pairing, and Nancy Silverton’s tart brings them together in a delightful, French-inspired creation. But here’s the twist—no need for fussy arrangements or outdated…

“Panchos Argentinos” Dressed-up Hot Dogs with a lemony Salsa. “Panchos Argentinos” are the Argentine equivalent of  New York City’s Sabrett hot dog. This dog is sold on the streets of Buenos Aires. Called a “Pancho”, they may have been named after their first vendor. Or…

THIS FRESH SALMON BURGER  TAKES ABOUT AS MUCH TIME AS A BEEF BURGER Picture this: a salmon burger that’s juicy, and full of fresh salmon flavor. It all starts with fresh salmon, part of which is finely ground to create the perfect binder, while the…

GRILLED OR BROILED, CHICKEN AL PASTOR, IS THE PERFECT COMBINATION OF SWEET, SPICY AND TANGY FLAVOR Al Pastor means “in the style of the shepherd.”  Though it is arguably Mexico’s finest street food, the dish has its roots in the Lebanese immigrant community in Mexico.…

“This tender pound cake has slivers of vanilla-poached rhubarb running across the top and shot through the center, adding a tangy sweetness to the buttery crumb.”–Melissa Clark Finding a Rhubarb Pound Cake recipe was never an issue but finding one that was also great-looking was…

Bottled Green Goddess Dressing and Rotisserie Chicken creates a Spring Salad that will take your breath away. This salad is a salute to Spring. Green Goddess Dressing—a mixture of mayo, sour cream, anchovies, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, and chives makes it creamy rich.  But the…

You can craft Chef Antonia Lofaso’s delicate Spring Pea Ravioli in less time than you think. Jazzed up with a hint of Chili Oil, lemon zest, and parmesan, this Spring Ravioli is filled with a minty pea and ricotta filling. It’s surprisingly easy to make—especially…

Make any recipe you want this Sunday. But make it Mexican!  It’s Cinco de Mayo 2024! From carnitas to enchiladas, tortilla soup to pork tinga, here’s how to put the tastes of Mexico on a plate. You choose by protein if you’d like.  Chicken, Pork,…

HERE’S A ONE-POT PASTA DISH THAT TAKES ALL OF 25 MINUTES FROM START TO FINISH. This quick dinner dish stars store-bought cheese tortellini in a lemony cream sauce. For a punch of smoky flavor, we added crumbled thick-cut bacon. To top it all off, sweet…