Recipes by Course | Saveur https://www.saveur.com/category/recipes-by-course/ Eat the world. Mon, 22 Sep 2025 16:37:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://www.saveur.com/uploads/2021/06/22/cropped-Saveur_FAV_CRM-1.png?auto=webp&width=32&height=32 Recipes by Course | Saveur https://www.saveur.com/category/recipes-by-course/ 32 32 Beef Tzimmes https://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/tzimmes-root-vegetable-stew Mon, 18 Mar 2019 22:44:38 +0000 https://dev.saveur.com/uncategorized/article-recipes-tzimmes-root-vegetable-stew/
Beef Tzimmes
Photo: David Malosh • Food Styling: Pearl Jones • Prop Styling: Sophie Strangio. Photo: David Malosh • Food Styling: Pearl Jones • Prop Styling: Sophie Strangio

This Jewish holiday staple pairs hearty chuck with sweet root vegetables.

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Beef Tzimmes
Photo: David Malosh • Food Styling: Pearl Jones • Prop Styling: Sophie Strangio. Photo: David Malosh • Food Styling: Pearl Jones • Prop Styling: Sophie Strangio

Tzimmes is eaten throughout the year by Ashkenazi Jews (who have roots in Central and Eastern Europe), but its inclusion of fall produce—like carrots and sweet potatoes—makes it a staple at autumn holidays, including Rosh Hashana and Sukkot. This version, adapted from Elka Pinson, one of the founders of the now-closed Center for Kosher Culinary Arts in Brooklyn, is sweetened with prunes and an optional touch of honey.

Featured in “Season of Rejoicing” by Katie Robbins in the October 2011 issue.

Makes: 6–8
Time: 2 hours 39 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 lb. beef chuck, cut into 1½-in. cubes
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1½ tsp. ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp. ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
  • 2 large onions, finely chopped
  • 4 cups beef stock
  • 2 lb. sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1½-in. cubes
  • 8 oz. pitted prunes, halved
  • 2 carrots, cut into 1½-in. lengths
  • 1 Tbsp. honey (optional)
  • 1 Tbsp. finely chopped parsley leaves

Instructions

  1. To a large heavy pot over medium-high heat, add the oil. Season the beef with salt and black pepper. When the oil is hot and shimmering, working in batches, add the beef and cook, turning occasionally, until browned all over, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside. 
  2. Add the cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and onions, season with salt and black pepper, and cook, stirring, until the onions soften, about 5 minutes. Return the beef with any juices to the pot, add the stock, and bring to a boil. Turn the heat to medium-low, cover partially, and simmer until the meat is barely tender, about 1 hour.
  3. Add the sweet potatoes, prunes, and carrots. Cook, uncovered, until the meat breaks apart easily when pierced with a fork, about 1 hour. Remove from the heat, stir in the honey if desired, and sprinkle with the parsley.

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Panisses https://www.saveur.com/panisses-recipe Mon, 09 Sep 2019 19:33:48 +0000 https://dev.saveur.com/uncategorized/panisses-recipe/
A woman's hand holding a paper cone of panisses.
Kate Devine

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A woman's hand holding a paper cone of panisses.
Kate Devine

Sprinkled with flaky sea salt and black pepper, these crispy chickpea fries from Provence make for a satisfying snack. For the best results, fry in a thin layer of oil to prevent them from floating—the high-moisture dough browns best when it is allowed to sear on the surface of a hot skillet or griddle.

Featured in: Panisse Is Here to Replace Your French Fries

Makes: serves 6
Time: 4 hours

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing
  • 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter
  • ¾ tsp. kosher salt
  • 2 cups (8 oz.) fine chickpea flour, sifted
  • Vegetable or canola oil, for frying
  • Flaky sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Line a small rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or plastic wrap, lightly coat the surface with olive oil, and set by the stove.
  2. To a medium pot, add the olive oil, butter, kosher salt, and 4 cups cold water. Bring to a simmer over high heat, then whisk in the chickpea flour and lower the heat to maintain a strong simmer. Cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and starts to bubble, then switch to a wooden spoon and continue cooking, stirring continuously, until the mixture is very thick and smooth, 8–10 minutes. Scrape onto the prepared baking sheet, and use an offset spatula or the back of a spoon to smooth into an even ½-inch-thick rectangle. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until dense and set, at least 3 hours and up to 1 day.
  3. When you are ready to fry, unwrap the rectangle and unmold it onto a large cutting board. Using a long, sharp knife, cut into batons, each about 3 inches long and ½ inch thick. Line a large heatproof plate or baking sheet with paper towels and set by the stove.
  4. To a large skillet, add enough vegetable oil to come ¼ inch up the sides of the skillet. Heat over medium-high until shimmering, then add the batons in batches, taking care not to crowd the pan. Cook until golden and crisp on the bottom, 3–5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, flip and continue cooking until deeply golden on the other side, 2–3 minutes more. Transfer the panisses to the prepared plate, and season generously with flaky salt and pepper. Repeat with the remaining batons, adding more vegetable oil as needed. Serve hot.

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Blackberry Cream Puffs https://www.saveur.com/recipes/blackberry-cream-puffs Fri, 22 Aug 2025 19:40:44 +0000 https://www.saveur.com/?p=182116&preview=1
Blackberry Cream Puffs
McGuire McManus. McGuire McManus

This impressive dessert combines airy, sugar-topped pastry with velvety crème légère

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Blackberry Cream Puffs
McGuire McManus. McGuire McManus

Created by executive pastry chef Leanne Tran at the Wythe Hotel in Brooklyn, these cream puffs were the bright, seasonal finale to our 2025 SAVEUR Cookout. Piped with blackberry crème légère, the airy bites make an elegant finger food dessert. The craquelin topping is optional, but it’s easy to whip up and adds a pleasant crunchy counterpoint to the velvety filling.

Makes: 40–45
Time: 5 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

For the blackberry crème légère:

  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ vanilla bean, split lengthwise, seeds scraped and pod reserved
  • 1 Tbsp. plus 1½ tsp. cornstarch
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • ½ cup plus 2 tsp. sugar, divided
  • 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 1½ cups blackberries (7 oz.), plus 15 berries, halved lengthwise, for garnish
  • 1 Tbsp. finely grated lemon zest
  • Kosher salt
  • 1½ cup heavy cream

For the craquelin topping:

  • ¼ cup plus 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 3½ Tbsp. unsalted butter, softened
  • Kosher salt
  • Pearl sugar, for sprinkling

For the cream puffs:

  • 4½ Tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. sugar
  • ¾ tsp. kosher salt
  • ¾ cup plus 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 3 large eggs
  • Confectioners sugar, for dusting

Instructions

  1. Make the blackberry crème légère: In a small pot over medium heat, bring the milk and vanilla seeds and pod to a simmer. Turn off the heat, cover, and set aside to infuse, 30–40 minutes. 
  2. In a medium bowl, vigorously whisk together the cornstarch, egg yolk, and ¼ cup plus 2 teaspoons of the sugar. Return the milk mixture to a simmer over low heat, then slowly pour half of the hot milk mixture into the yolk mixture, whisking continuously. Pour the yolk mixture into the pot, turn the heat to medium, and cook, using a silicone spatula to stir and scrape the bottom of the pot, until the pastry cream returns to a simmer. Continue cooking, stirring continuously, until the cream is thick enough to coat the back of the spatula, 2–4 minutes more. Remove from the heat and whisk in the butter. Scrape into a clean bowl, cover the surface with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, at least 3 hours, or up to 24. 
  3. In a food processor, blend the blackberries, lemon zest, remaining sugar, and a pinch of salt until the mixture is liquified but still pulpy. Transfer to a large bowl. 
  4. In the bowl of a stand mixer, whip the heavy cream to soft peaks. Using a silicone spatula, fold 1¾ cups of  the whipped cream into the blackberry mixture. Transfer the remaining whipped cream to a small bowl, cover with plastic, and refrigerate. Clean and dry the bowl of the stand mixer.  
  5. Remove and discard the vanilla pod from the chilled pastry cream, then whisk until smooth. Add a quarter of the blackberry whipped cream to the pastry cream and fold to combine, then gently fold the pastry cream mixture into the blackberry whipped cream until just incorporated. Cover with plastic and refrigerate until ready to use.  
  6. Make the craquelin topping: Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 375°F. In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, brown sugar, butter, and a pinch of salt to form a dough. Between two sheets of parchment, roll the dough to a thickness of ⅛ inch. (The shape isn’t important.) Freeze until firm but not solid, about 20 minutes. 
  7. Meanwhile, make the cream puffs: In a medium pot over medium heat, bring the butter, sugar, salt, and ½ cup plus 2 teaspoons of water to a simmer, about 2 minutes. Turn the heat to low and use a large wooden spoon to mix in the flour until a smooth dough forms and cleans the sides of the pot, about 2 minutes more. (There should be no pockets of dry flour remaining.) Transfer the dough to the stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and set aside to cool for 10 minutes. 
  8. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats. Turn the mixer to medium speed and beat until the dough releases its steam and has cooled slightly, about 2 minutes. One at a time, beat in the eggs until fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth, about 1 minute after each addition. Continue to beat until the dough is elastic, 1–2 minutes more. Transfer the dough to a pastry bag fitted with a ½-inch piping tip. Onto the baking sheets, pipe the dough into 1-inch-diameter rounds with domed tops (If needed, wet a fingertip and softly press the tops into domes; if you have leftover pastry, bake the puffs in batches.) 
  9. Transfer the craquelin dough to a work surface, remove the top piece of parchment, and press out rounds with a 1-inch-diameter cookie cutter. Drape the rounds on top of the choux pastry domes and sprinkle with pearl sugar. 
  10. Bake, swapping and rotating the baking sheets halfway through cooking, until the puffs are golden brown with no pale spots, 17–20 minutes. Set aside on the baking sheets until completely cool. 
  11. Using a paring knife, make a small slit at the bottom of each cream puff. Transfer the blackberry crème légère to a pastry bag fitted with a ¼-inch tip and pipe it into the cream puffs until completely filled. Transfer the reserved whipped cream to another pastry bag fitted with a star tip, and pipe about 2 teaspoons onto each cream puff. Top each puff with a halved blackberry, then dust with confectioners sugar and serve. 

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Brisket Elote https://www.saveur.com/sponsored-post/brisket-elote Fri, 22 Aug 2025 19:36:51 +0000 https://www.saveur.com/?p=182098&preview=1
Brisket Elote
McGuire McManus. McGuire McManus

Topped with Texas barbecue or served on its own, this rich, cheesy twist on the Mexican street food is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

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Brisket Elote
McGuire McManus. McGuire McManus

Led by pitmasters Chris Magallanes and Ernest Morales, Fort Worth’s Panther City BBQ blends Texas tradition with new-school Tex-Mex flair. For our 2025 SAVEUR Cookout with Travel Texas, they served Brooklyn a taste of the restaurant’s signature elote (akin to esquites)—creamy corn, a hint of spice, and a generous topping of slow-smoked brisket. Even without the meat, the elote makes a delightfully decadent side. To cook the corn, grill or bake it in the husk at medium-high heat (about 400°F) for 15 to 20 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender and lightly charred. When fresh corn isn’t available, or to save time, use six 15-ounce cans of corn kernels, drained.

Makes: 10–12
Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 4 cups heavy cream
  • 3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 8 cups corn kernels, preferably fresh (from 10–12 ears), cooked (see headnote)
  • 1 Tbsp. granulated garlic
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 lb. chopped smoked brisket, <a href="https://www.saveur.com/recipes/texas-smoked-brisket/"homemade</a> or store-bought (optional)
  • Mexican-style hot sauce, crumbled queso fresco, coarsely chopped cilantro, thinly sliced jalapeños, and lime wedges, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large, heavy pot over medium heat, stir together the cream cheese, cream, and shredded cheese. Cook, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, until the cheeses are melted and the mixture is bubbling, about 10 minutes. 
  2. Stir in the corn and granulated garlic and season to taste with salt and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens slightly, 10–15 minutes more. 
  3. Scrape into a serving dish (or serve straight from the pot). Top with brisket if desired as well as hot sauce, queso fresco, cilantro, and jalapeños. Serve with lime wedges.

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Texas Smoked Brisket https://www.saveur.com/recipes/texas-smoked-brisket Fri, 22 Aug 2025 19:31:12 +0000 https://www.saveur.com/?p=182170&preview=1
Texas-Style Smoky Barbecue Brisket
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Jason Schreiber. Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Jason Schreiber

Master the art of tender, flavorful beef with this foolproof recipe from an award-winning Fort Worth barbecue joint.

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Texas-Style Smoky Barbecue Brisket
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Jason Schreiber. Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Jason Schreiber

Time is the main ingredient in this smoky brisket recipe from Panther City BBQ in Fort Worth, Texas. Pitmasters Ernest Morales and Chris Magallanes coax deep flavor from the beef by smoking it slowly and steadily. Whole briskets have two muscles—the lean flat and the rich, marbled point—which cook together to stay moist from end to end. Allowing the brisket to cool to temperature as slowly as possible after cooking lets the juices redistribute fully and tenderize the meat. Serve the brisket alongside classic sides like mac and cheese, potato salad, or coleslaw, or take a page from Panther City and pair it with creamy, cheesy elote.

Makes: 8–12
Time: 23 hours

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup coarsely ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup kosher salt
  • 2 Tbsp. granulated garlic
  • One 8–10 lb. whole brisket, fat cap trimmed to ¼-in. thick, silver skin and any loose flaps removed
  • ¼ cup plus 2 Tbsp. beef tallow, plus more if needed

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, stir together the black pepper, salt, and granulated garlic. 
  2. Season the brisket all over with the spice mixture, using your hands to pat it onto the meat. (Reserve any left over for another use.) Refrigerate uncovered for at least 16 hours, or up to 24. 
  3. Transfer the brisket to a wire rack and set aside at room temperature for 1 hour.
  4. Heat a smoker to 250°F. Smoke the brisket on the rack until the bark (the crust that forms on the outside of the meat) is dark and firm and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the brisket reads 175°F, 6–7½ hours. 
  5. Cut two 2–3-foot-long pieces of butcher or parchment paper and stack them perpendicular to one another on a work surface. Using heatproof gloves, carefully place the brisket in the center of the paper and brush the top and sides with the tallow. Fold the paper up and over the brisket on all sides, tucking in the corners to seal.
  6. Return the brisket on the rack to the smoker and turn the heat to 290–300°F. (If your smoker doesn’t go that high, use the maximum temperature.) Cook until the temperature reaches at least 200℉ and the thermometer can be inserted with little to no resistance, 2–3 hours more. 
  7. Transfer the rack with the brisket to a baking sheet and set aside, wrapped, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F, about 2 hours. To serve, carve the brisket against the grain, then coarsely chop if desired.  

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Coal-Grilled Lobsters With Charred Corn, Tomatillos, and Blue Potatoes https://www.saveur.com/grilled-lobster-corn-tomatillos-blue-potatoes-recipe Mon, 18 Mar 2019 22:50:12 +0000 https://dev.saveur.com/uncategorized/grilled-lobster-corn-tomatillos-blue-potatoes-recipe/
Coal-Grilled Lobsters
Marcus Nilsson. Marcus Nilsson

Skip the stock pot and cook your crustaceans over an open flame this summer.

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Coal-Grilled Lobsters
Marcus Nilsson. Marcus Nilsson

Hot coals char the lobster shells and impart a subtle smokiness to the sweet meat. You can upgrade the classic sides, too, by blackening the corn a bit and adding tangy grilled tomatillos and briny raw oysters. Squeeze seared lemons or limes over everything. This feast can be prepared quickly and is meant to be casual—eaten with fingers and the occasional fork (bib optional).

Featured in “(Re)Consider the Lobster: How to Grill the World’s Most Regal Crustacean” in the June/July 2017 issue.

Makes: 4–6
Time: 1 hour

Ingredients

  • Six 1- to 1½-lb. live lobsters (about 9 lb. total)
  • 24 small blue new potatoes (about 1½lb.)
  • Kosher salt
  • 18 medium tomatillos (about 1½ lb.), husked and rinsed, large ones halved through the stem
  • 4–6 large ears fresh corn, shucked
  • 2 small garlic heads, tops sliced off
  • Olive oil
  • 3 lemons or limes, halved crosswise
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 bunch fresh dill, for garnish (optional)
  • Fresh shucked oysters, for serving (optional)
  • Melted or clarified unsalted butter, for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare the lobsters for grilling: Set each on its stomach with its head facing inward on a steady, clean cutting board. Holding the lobster down against the board in your nondominant hand, steady the tip of a sharp chef’s knife 2 inches in from the tip of the lobster’s head. Firmly press the tip of the knife downward through the shell, then swiftly bring the blade down toward the cutting board to cut cleanly through the head. Transfer the lobsters to a large rimmed baking sheet.
  2. Tear off the tails and large claws, and rinse or remove any innards as needed. Make a long vertical cut through the soft underside of the tails, being careful not to cut through the hard outer shell. Set aside the large claws and tails (save the bodies and small claws for another use).
  3. To a medium pot, add the potatoes and enough water just to cover; season generously with salt. Cook over medium-high heat until tender, 10–12 minutes. Drain and keep warm.
  4. Meanwhile, preheat a grill to high. Rub the reserved lobster claws and tails, tomatillos, corn, and garlic heads all over with oil and season with salt; place on the baking sheet and set next to the grill.
  5. Add the corn and garlic to the edges of the grill where the temperature is slightly cooler. Add the lemons, cut sides down, in a hotter zone. Add the lobster claws and tails to the hottest area of the grill in a single layer. Transfer the lemons to the baking sheet once well charred on the cut sides, about 5 minutes. Cook the lobster parts, turning as needed, until the shells are bright red and charred in places and the tail meat looks opaque, 6–7 minutes for the claws and 7–9 minutes for the tails. Cook the corn and garlic, turning and stacking the corn occasionally to avoid overblackening, until the kernels and garlic heads are charred and tender, about 15 minutes. Transfer everything to the baking sheet and keep warm. Add the tomatillos to the grill and cook, turning occasionally, until well charred and softened but not mushy, 3–4 minutes. Transfer to the baking sheet.
  6. Toss the boiled potatoes with the tomatillos and season the mixture with more salt, pepper, and oil; toss again to coat.
  7. To serve, line a platter with fresh dill and arrange all the ingredients together, including the oysters, or serve the lobster parts with the vegetables and shucked oysters on the side. Season the melted butter generously with salt, and brush some of it on the lobster and corn. Serve hot with more butter on the side for dipping.

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The Best Corn Chowder https://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/corn-chowder Mon, 18 Mar 2019 22:46:35 +0000 https://dev.saveur.com/uncategorized/article-recipes-corn-chowder/
The Best Corn Chowder
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Jason Schreiber. Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Jason Schreiber

Your ticket to silky, corny bliss—no roux required.

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The Best Corn Chowder
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Jason Schreiber. Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Jason Schreiber

Rich but not heavy, this summer chowder is full of crispy bacon, fresh corn, new potatoes, and milk instead of cream. For thickening, a bit of the soup is puréed, then stirred back in—no flour needed. SAVEUR editor-at-large Shane Mitchell adapted this recipe from her friend Lisa, who would bring the sweet, creamy soup to potlucks at the end of harvest season in Oneida County, New York. Lisa grows a sweet corn variety called Sweetie 82 to use in her corn chowder, though any corn will do. When fresh corn isn’t in season, use thawed frozen corn and add a pinch of sugar to the pot.

Featured in “Our Town: A Harvest Potluck Brings a Community Together” in the November 2010 issue.

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Makes: 6–8
Time: 1 hour

Ingredients

  • 8 ears of corn, husked
  • 8 bacon slices, roughly chopped
  • 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 1 Tbsp. finely chopped thyme leaves
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 6 cups whole milk
  • 3 medium new potatoes (1½ lb.), peeled and cut into ½-in. cubes
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup basil leaves, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Working over a large bowl, slice the corn kernels off the cobs, scraping the cobs with the knife to extract the flavorful juices. Halve 5 of the bare corn cobs crosswise, discarding the rest. Set the corn kernels and cobs aside.
  2. To a large pot over medium heat, add the bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 12 minutes. Transfer 3 tablespoons of the bacon to a small bowl and set aside, leaving the remaining bacon and drippings in the pot. Add the butter, thyme, garlic, celery, bay leaf, and onion. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens, about 6 minutes. Add the milk, potatoes, and reserved corn kernels and cobs. Cover and bring to a boil, then turn the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes.
  3. Discard the cobs and bay leaf. Transfer 1½ cups of the soup to a blender and purée, then stir the purée back into the chowder to thicken. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Garnish with the basil and reserved bacon and serve hot.

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Cucumber Agua Fresca https://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/cucumber-fresca Mon, 18 Mar 2019 22:50:14 +0000 https://dev.saveur.com/uncategorized/article-recipes-cucumber-fresca/
Cucumber Agua Fresca
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Jason Schreiber. Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Jason Schreiber

Fresh ginger and plenty of lime make this drink extra refreshing.

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Cucumber Agua Fresca
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Jason Schreiber. Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Jason Schreiber

Making this frosty, palate-cleansing cucumber cooler from Brooklyn’s Pies ’n’ Thighs couldn’t be easier. Peeled cucumbers are puréed with water and fresh ginger, then strained through cheesecloth and rounded out with a touch of lime juice. It’s the perfect antidote to a hot day.

Makes: 8
Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 5 medium cucumbers, peeled and coarsely chopped, plus slices for serving
  • One 1½-in. piece fresh ginger, coarsely chopped
  • ½ cup fresh lime juice
  • ¼ cup <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/wine-and-drink/simple-syrup/">simple syrup</a>

Instructions

  1. In a blender or food processor, purée the cucumbers, ginger, and 4 cups of cold water on high. Line a strainer with cheesecloth and place over a medium bowl, then pour the mixture through it. Discard the solids. Stir in the lime juice and simple syrup. Serve in rocks glasses with ice and cucumber slices.

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Grilled Flank Steak With Coca-Cola-Pickled Onions https://www.saveur.com/grilled-flank-steak-coca-cola-pickled-onions-recipe Mon, 18 Mar 2019 22:46:13 +0000 https://dev.saveur.com/uncategorized/grilled-flank-steak-coca-cola-pickled-onions-recipe/
Grilled Flank Steak With Coca-Cola-Pickled Onions
Drew Anthony Smith. Drew Anthony Smith

These lettuce wraps inspired by Korean barbecue are a cookout game-changer.

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Grilled Flank Steak With Coca-Cola-Pickled Onions
Drew Anthony Smith. Drew Anthony Smith

In this Korean barbecue-inspired recipe from Houston chef Chris Shepherd, flank steak is marinated with gochujang, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger, then grilled and served with butter lettuce leaves for wrapping. Tangy-sweet pickled onions (Shepherd’s secret ingredients include Coca-Cola and sambal oelek) are the perfect accompaniment for the rich, smoky meat.

Featured in “A Houston Cookout With Chef Chris Shepherd” by Yaran Noti.

Makes: 4–6
Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup plus 2 Tbsp. gochujang
  • Tbsp. mirin
  • 2 tsp. toasted sesame oil
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • One 1-in. piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
  • ½ cup plus 1 Tbsp. soy sauce, divided
  • One 2-lb. flank steak
  • One 12-oz. can Coca-Cola
  • 2 Tbsp. sambal oelek
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
  • 2 large red onions, thinly sliced
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 heads butter lettuce, leaves separated

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, pulse the gochujang, mirin, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and 1 Tbsp. of the soy sauce until smooth. Transfer to a 9- by 13-inch baking dish, add the steak, and turn to coat in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or up to 12.
  2. To a small pot, add the Coca-Cola, sambal oelek, and remaining soy sauce and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Turn the heat to medium-low and continue cooking until reduced by two-thirds, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the vinegar and lime juice. To a 1-quart glass jar, add the onions and pour over the cola mixture. Set aside uncovered for 2 hours, then cover and refrigerate until ready to use, or for up to 2 weeks.
  3. Heat a grill or grill pan to medium. Remove the steak from the marinade, pat dry with paper towels, and season with salt and black pepper. Grill, turning occasionally, until slightly charred and cooked to desired doneness, 6–8 minutes for medium-rare or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the steak reads 125°F. Transfer the steak to a cutting board and allow to rest for 10 minutes, then thinly slice against the grain. To serve, wrap the steak slices and pickled onions in lettuce leaves.

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Neiman Marcus Chicken Salad https://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/neiman-marcus-chicken-salad Mon, 18 Mar 2019 22:40:40 +0000 https://dev.saveur.com/uncategorized/article-recipes-neiman-marcus-chicken-salad/
Neiman Marcus Chicken Salad
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Thu Buser. Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Thu Buser

Studded with grapes and toasted almonds, this famous 1950s department store dish has stood the test of time.

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Neiman Marcus Chicken Salad
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Thu Buser. Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Thu Buser

Famed Texas cook Helen Corbitt created this rich chicken salad recipe for the café menu at Neiman Marcus department stores in the 1950s. Studded with sweet-tart grapes and buttery sliced almonds, the creamy filling is especially delectable sandwiched between slices of toasted multigrain bread with lettuce and tomato.

Featured in “Salad Days” by Ben Mims in the April 2011 issue.

Makes: 4–6
Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. cooked chicken breast, cut into ½-in. cubes
  • 1 cup thinly sliced celery
  • 1 cup halved red grapes
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup toasted sliced almonds
  • 1 Tbsp. finely chopped parsley leaves
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Toasted multigrain bread, lettuce leaves, and tomato slices, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, stir together the chicken, celery, grapes, mayonnaise, almonds, parsley, and salt. Fold in the cream and black pepper to taste. Season with more salt if needed. Serve on toasted multigrain bread with lettuce and tomato if desired.

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Green Bean Salad With Peaches and Caramelized Onions https://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/green-bean-and-peach-salad Mon, 18 Mar 2019 22:24:33 +0000 https://dev.saveur.com/uncategorized/article-recipes-green-bean-and-peach-salad/
Green Bean Salad With Peaches and Caramelized Onions
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Jason Schreiber. Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Jason Schreiber

A flurry of fresh oregano and a splash of white balsamic complete this simple summer side.

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Green Bean Salad With Peaches and Caramelized Onions
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Jason Schreiber. Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Jason Schreiber

Ripe, juicy peaches, golden caramelized onions, and crisp green beans come together in this gorgeous summery salad full of contrasting colors and textures. Earthy fresh oregano and a splash of mellow white balsamic vinegar help balance out the seasonal side dish. It travels well for potlucks and is just the thing for busy weeknights, served straight out of the skillet. 

Featured in “Salad Social” by Kerri Conan in the August/September 2013 issue.

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Makes: 6–8
Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • ½ cup olive oil, divided
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 lb. firm-ripe yellow peaches, thinly sliced
  • 1 Tbsp. finely chopped oregano leaves
  • 2 Tbsp. white balsamic vinegar
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 lb. green beans, trimmed

Instructions

  1. To a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 3 tablespoons of the oil. When it’s hot and shimmering, add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown in spots, 7–10 minutes. Add the peaches and oregano and cook, stirring occasionally, until the peaches soften, 5–7 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  2. In a small bowl or liquid measuring cup, whisk together the vinegar and remaining oil and season to taste with salt and black pepper. Stir into the peach mixture.
  3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare an ice bath. Add the green beans to the boiling water and cook until crisp-tender, 1–2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon or spider, transfer to the ice bath and set aside until chilled. Drain the beans thoroughly, then add to the peach mixture, toss to combine, and serve.

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