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Sometimes you just need a viral sensation to lift your mood - and the soufflé pancake is definitely the way to go right now. I wrote about the origins of this fluffy hot cake for the Today Show, and you can find the full article on their site. But if you just want the good ole recipe, I’ve got it here for you. So go ahead and plan a weekend with a jiggly, puffy pancake that just won’t quit.
Is there anything more universal than a hangover (or even for the non-drinkers, the days where we just feel particularly blah)? We all know the feeling of wanting something warming and filling that will hit that sweet spot to comfort us when we aren’t feeling well.
But maybe you hadn’t realized that the food for hangovers has global appeal. In her new book Hangover Helper Lauren Shockey explores the hangover cures that hit the spot across an array of cultures and gives us new ideas to shake up our old routines.
Read MoreThere is no other place like Shuko. The Japanese spot, which serves some of the best omakase and kaiseki in New York, has it’s own particular vibe that is unlike any other little corner of the city. A lot has been said about the music (let’s just say a lot more modern than most expensive temples to Japanese gastronomy) but more than that it is a sense of fun that often disappears when in the presence of excellent, high end food.
So I wanted to get a sense of what dish they felt best exemplified the restaurant, and I was not disappointed by the choice. Instead of the sushi they are most known for, the pick was a robata course from their kaiseki menu: the Grilled Gindara Cod. Why cod - one of the most common fish - for a restaurant that revels in finding the most special ingredients? Well because the best possible cod, prepared in the most thoughtful way, can still be the most excellent dish. And that’s the fun part of Shuko.
Read MoreFew things have entered into the vernacular as quickly as poke. The Japanese fish-based rice bowls have gone from under-the-radar to everywhere in the span of a few years. And it’s easy to see why - they are like the love child of sushi and healthy grain bowls. What could make for a better lunch option?
But they have felt elusive as a meal to make at home. Maybe it’s the raw seafood or the seemingly difficult-to-aquire ingredients, but it has remained an item to purchase rather than assemble in your kitchen. But we got the pros from poke spot Chikarashi to upend our notions. With ingredients that can be assembled ahead or easily purchased, a poke bowl can be a quick option to throw together.
Read MoreComfort food exists in every culture. But you're missing out if you haven't had it in a Japanese context. We went to Bessou to get their take on chawanmushi. This silky egg custard can warm any day, and it gives context to a restaurant that is all about bringing Japanese comfort food to the forefront.
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