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"Pancetta is basically cured pork belly," Chef Frank explains. The salt and fat content add "depth and richness to tomato sauce." After seasoning and browning short ribs, he adds red wine, red chili...

Chef Penny says she likes to add things to her recipes anywhere she can make it more interesting. For pancakes, she creates a more complex flavor with whole wheat flour, adds color and depth with...

There’s a river in South Carolina called the Pee Dee River, and anything east of that is vinegar-based barbecue: cider, brown sugar, chili flakes, if you like it spicy; it’s very wet. It’s mopped on...

Chef Kelvin elevates the typical taco with rib-eye rather than ground beef, layers of flavor and techniques he's honed for 12 years. For his signature pico and guac, he selects firm tomatoes, red...

We have a variety of options that will meet just about any need depending on personal preference, dietary restrictions and general demand for nutritious flours. I haven’t experimented with every...

Chef Chris leaves the bones inside a chicken for juiciness and breaks the bird down into eight pieces. He uses a vacuum seal bag for his brine, removes excess air to compress the flavor of the brine...

Chicken thighs are more moist and flavorful than the ubiquitous chicken breasts, and this recipe features them in a simple, summery preparation. Cucumber and rhubarb make for a zingy, crunchy salsa to...

They are fried chickpea cakes – soft on the inside and crisp on the outside – often served between two slices of bread as a sandwich. Here, panelle assume the role of the bread, with a flavorful...

Chef Elisa emphasizes ingredient choice, precision and texture to perfect this dessert. She chooses pure, organic butter free of additives, dark brown sugar for an extra rich flavor, and bourbon for...

So what’s the secret ingredient? Plain yogurt. It’s inexpensive, readily available and incredibly versatile. Yogurt seems like an uncommon ingredient for cooking and grilling because most Americans...

The keys to Chef Rory's elevated ice cream interpretation are consistency, texture and flavor combination. The Pacojet machine's powerful blade turns anything into a puree with perfect texture;...

Myriam Fieulleteau, NGI’s executive steward (and resident gardening guru), brought in these greens from her home garden and Chef Alex utilized them in this recipe.