Month: August 2021

Luscious, Tender, Juicy: Recipes for Perfect Texture in Dinners, Desserts, and More

Published by Sean Dippold

Amazon’s Editors’ Pick for cookbooks in December 2021 Kathy Hunt’s new technique cookbook Luscious, Tender, Juicy details cooking methods for mastering the perfect, satisfying, velvety texture each and every time. Succulent shrimp, moist cakes, vegetables bursting with fresh flavor―the secret to cooking exceptional food is keeping it luscious and tender. In this technique-focused guide to delectable dishes, Hunt delivers recipes for global appetizers, mains, sides, desserts, and sweet baked goods. Written for novice and accomplished cooks alike, this masterclass in texture inspires an appreciation for the skills needed to craft exquisite mouthfeel, an often overlooked facet of cooking.From stir-frying noodles and sautéing fish to grilling delicate vegetables and roasting hearty meats, Luscious, Tender, Juicy covers a wealth of preparation techniques. Review from NYC’s famed cookbook store Kitchen Arts & Letters: “This appealing collection of recipes for everyday meals and desserts places a special emphasis on teaching you how to make food that is lushly textured, or, to use of the the most dreaded words in the modern vocabulary, mois From a gustatory point of view, Kathy …

pearl couscous salad

Cucumber, Zucchini, Basil & Couscous Salad

Published by Kathy Hunt

We’ve hit that point in the season where, whether you have a garden or not, produce has begun to pile up in your kitchen. Everyone you know wants to share some zucchini, cucumbers, tomatoes and more. If the prospect of cucumber-infused drinks and zucchini bread has lost its appeal, try something a bit different. Add your summer surplus, along with fresh herbs, to a big bowl of pearl or Israeli couscous. You’ll be happy that you did. Go big with pearl couscous Invented in Israel as a substitute for rice in the 1950s, pearl or Israeli couscous possesses a chewy texture and uniformly round shape. Unlike traditional couscous, it is toasted rather than dried. As a result, it has a slightly nutty flavor. Its larger shape and complex taste make it an excellent addition to stuffing, stews and salads. A few words on raw zucchini Although people usually cook zucchini before consuming it, you can eat this summer squash in its raw form. Keep in mind that the smaller the zucchini, the fresher and milder …