Chicken cordon bleu is a comfort food classic of crispy breadcrumb-crusted boneless, skinless chicken breasts wrapped around thinly sliced ham and melted cheese. The dish, which is Swiss in origin—a derivative of schnitzel—takes its name from the French term “cordon bleu” in reference to the wide blue ribbon worn by members of the highest order … Read more
Having grown up in the South, I never thought twice about how my parents popping into our backyard to throw tandoori chicken on the grill was indeed a privilege of a suburban lifestyle. Only after sifting through galleries of grilled chicken recipes last year did I come to the rude awakening that it will take … Read more
Don’t let spring pass you by without making at least one of our best asparagus recipes. These dishes are weeknight dinner champions, from a showy asparagus frittata to our simplest roasted asparagus. Of course, you can cook the little green spears to perfection in just about any application. Try grilling, steaming, or baking—with so many ways to cook a bunch … Read more
When it comes to long weekends, Memorial Day is hard to beat. The unofficial start of summer means cookouts, sipping salted strawberry daiquiris by the pool, and, of course, Memorial Day sales. My mom would tell you Memorial Day weekend is the best time to save on mattresses and furniture—which, true—but I’m here to remind you it’s also a … Read more
This month I picked up the phone and called my local Trader Joe’s to see if they had something I knew I had to try: the new Brown Sugar Non-Dairy Oat Creamer. And unlike nearly every other grocery store, a human answered and physically went to check the shelf, and the whole call was over … Read more
Made with just a handful of ingredients, our best pico de gallo recipe is fast and straightforward—just as it should be. Selecting the right tomatoes is key: Opt for the firmest heirlooms you can find, which balance flavor with the right texture and help avoid a watery salsa. (Outside of peak tomato season, consider a … Read more
Of the many, many recipes we publish, there are bound to be a few favorites that steal the spotlight. From seasonal show-stoppers to comforting classics, these are the recipes our readers can’t get enough of. Head right this way for all of our greatest hits. We cooked our hearts out in any direction they wanted this … Read more
During the pandemic, her employers didn’t want customers touching the handheld payment terminal for safety reasons, so the staff was asked to prompt customers verbally for their tip choice. Tipping percentage went up dramatically, and management allowed staff to continue the practice. Reactions from customers were mixed—not everyone was on board to add a gratuity. … Read more
Earlier this month I stopped by Coffee Project, a local café chain I’ve loved since it ever so conveniently opened its first location across the street from my East Village apartment. I’ve since moved to Brooklyn, and it’s since opened three more outposts, including the Long Island City roastery and training campus where they taught … Read more
“Chinatown was my home away from home,” Justin McKibben tells me. He’s the founder of Send Chinatown Love, an organization that provides support to small businesses in Manhattan’s Chinatown. “It was the only place I could get a meal that felt like a home-cooked meal in a city that can be very isolating.” McKibben started … Read more