Cherry cheddar scones with dried tart cherries, cherry preserves, chives, sharp cheddar, black pepper, and buttermilk. Savoury, fruity, and flaky. Gone before the mimosas.
Gluten-free crepes filled with ricotta cheese and lemon zest, topped with blueberry preserves and powdered sugar. Thin, tender, and impossible to tell they are gluten-free.
From Korean BBQ in Koreatown to the 1908 French Dip, these five dishes define eating in Los Angeles. On your next trip, they should all be part of your culinary plan.
American journalist, food guide and blues musician Paul Rimple has lived in Tbilisi for 25 years. We talked Georgian food, natural wine, the city's gastronomic renaissance, and how he became one of its foremost culinary champions.
A Dutch chef who arrived in Thailand on a three-month contract has spent more than a decade turning an empty plot at the edge of a Phuket-resort into the only Michelin-starred and Michelin Green-starred restaurant on the island. His ambition, however, is bigger than any star.
Salmon Burgers with Grilled Pineapple and Garlic-Basil Sauce
Salmon burgers made with canned or fresh salmon, panko, lemon zest, and garlic basil mayo. Grilled and topped with a caramelised grilled pineapple slice.
A Dutch baby pancake baked in a cast iron skillet at 425°F until puffed and golden, served with blueberry preserves, sweetened mascarpone, and fresh mint.
Smash burger made with ground chuck on a scorching hot skillet. Season, flip, add American cheese, and serve on a soft bun with onions, pickles, and mayo.
Strawberry rhubarb crumble pie with a Greek yogurt butter crust and an oat crumble topping. Rhubarb, strawberries, vanilla, and cinnamon. Baked until golden and bubbling.
Bourbon stirred with Fernet-Branca and simple syrup, served over ice with an expressed orange peel. A darker, more complex cousin of the Old Fashioned.
Kale blended smooth with almond milk, then banana, almond butter, agave, and ice added. Green, thick, and the kale disappears behind the almond butter.
A chocolate smoothie thickened with butternut squash instead of banana. Almond milk, chocolate Shakeology, pumpkin pie spice, and ice. Creamy and warm-spiced.
Smothered pork chops are a Southern Sunday supper tradition. Bone-in chops seared hard, then braised in a thick onion gravy until the meat is so tender it practically falls off the bone.
An Indian-inspired pickle of rhubarb and strawberries with mustard seeds, fenugreek, asafoetida, turmeric, chili powder, ginger, jaggery, and lemon juice. Sharp, hot, and slightly sweet.
Basil goat cheese and blueberry scones with heavy cream and vanilla. The goat cheese melts into tangy pockets, the blueberries burst, and the basil adds an herbal note.
Kofta skewers of ground lamb and beef with fresh mint, cinnamon, parsley, and cumin seeds. Chilled, threaded, and grilled for ten minutes. Served with mint sauce and pita.
Scrambled eggs started in a cold pan over low heat, whisked with a rubber spatula into small soft curds. Finished with sea salt and fresh herbs. Patience required.
A no-churn ice cream of heavy cream, condensed milk, and Blue Gum honey, frozen in a loaf pan. Topped with popcorn coated in burnt toffee of melted butter and caramelised sugar.
Shrimp and asparagus sauteed in seven minutes with shallot, garlic, lemon juice, and fresh basil. One pan, fast, and bright green asparagus that still has snap.
Grilled potato salad with Yukon Golds, charred in a ribbed skillet and tossed in a feta vinaigrette of crumbled feta, olive oil, vinegar, and pepper. Served warm or cold.
Meatball kebabs of ground beef and lamb with grated onion, garlic, and sweet paprika. No binders. Chilled, skewered, and grilled until charred. Pure meat, pure flavour.
Firm tofu pressed, cubed, dredged in cornflour, and shallow-fried until golden. Coated in a sauce of honey, soy sauce, vinegar, chili flakes, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil. Topped with sesame seeds.
A mayo-free Mexican slaw with cabbage, carrots, red onion, jalapeno, bell pepper, and cilantro. Dressed with Dijon, lime, cumin, and cayenne. Topped with spiced pepitas.
Mini strawberry-rhubarb crumbles baked in cast iron skillets with an oat and brown sugar topping. Bubbling fruit, crunchy crumble, ready in thirty minutes.
Pan-fried crab cakes with lump blue crabmeat, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire, and panko. Topped with fresh mango and jalapeno salsa. Served with lemon wedges and tartar sauce.
Blueberry maple ice cream made from a custard base with vanilla extract, butter extract, and maple syrup. Churned with fresh blueberries. Tastes like a frozen pancake.
A vanilla Bundt cake made with a full tablespoon of vanilla bean paste, whole milk, butter, and eggs. No frosting. Dusted with powdered sugar. The seeds are visible in every slice.
Sweet potato and black bean enchiladas are the vegetarian Mexican dish that converts carnivores. Roasted sweet potato cubes add natural sweetness and creaminess, black beans bring protein and substance, and smoky enchilada sauce ties it all together.