Tarragon Chicken with Anchovy CreamPaul Brissman
Editor's note: The recipe below is from Perfect Parties, by Linnea Johansson.
This is one of the best fried chickens ever. From southern Thailand, gai hat yai is known for its crispy skin, great aromatics, and super juicy meat.
A quick-fix dinner thanks to store-bought tortellini and chicken broth.
Rather than breaded and fried as you might expect croquettes to be, these are something more akin to a seared chicken salad patty.
The clams’ natural briny sweetness serves as a surprising foil for the tender fritter batter—just be sure to pull off the tough outer coating of the siphon.
An ex-boyfriend’s mom—who emigrated from Colombia—made the best meat sauce—she would fry sofrito for the base and simply add cooked ground beef, sazón, and jarred tomato sauce. My version is a bit more bougie—it calls for caramelized tomato paste and white wine—but the result is just as good.
Originally called omelette à la neige (snow omelet) in reference to the fluffy snow-like appearance of the meringue, île flottante (floating island) has a lengthy history that dates back to the 17th century.
An espresso-and-cumin-spiked rub (or brine) gives this smoked chicken impressive flavor.
Berbere is a spicy chile blend that has floral and sweet notes from coriander and cardamom, and when it’s paired with a honey glaze, it sets these wings apart from anything else you’ve ever had.