The idea for this is from a book by Jenny Baker, no longer in print, called Simple French Cuisine. She makes it with mint, ...

Mix plain red wine and white wine vinegar in a ratio of 1:3. If you only need a few tablespoons of vinegar, for example, use 3 tablespoons of white wine vinegar for every tablespoon of red wine.

Up to 2 teaspoons of finely chopped fresh oregano leaves can be used in place of dried oregano. The dressing can be mixed ...

These quick, cooling, and refreshing cucumber salad recipes feature flavor-packed ingredients like fish sauce, fresh herbs, ...

The flavors of an Italian grinder sandwich — in a salad. Beans replace the bread, but otherwise all the ingredients that make ...

Bring a 2 1/2 -quart pot of water with 1 tablespoon salt to a rolling boil. Blanch the beans until just cooked through, 2 to 4 minutes depending on thickness and age.

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large ovenproof skillet. Add the chicken, skin-side down, along with the garlic cloves. Saute over medium-high heat, until the skin is golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes.

Heat a large skillet until hot. Add oil and onion; saute until onion is soft, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic, the greens and a generous sprinkle of salt.

1. In a bowl large enough to hold all the ingredients, whisk the garlic, red wine vinegar, and a pinch each of salt and ...

Add wine, vermouth, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and 1 tablespoon blackberry-shiso syrup; top with seltzer, and stir. Garnish with fresh blackberries and a shiso leaf. Save ...