Cookthink recipe of the day

Mai Tai

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 03:39:37 -0500

Made with fresh ingredients and top-shelf liquors, the much-maligned 51-year-old Mai Tai is a thing of beauty.

This recipe comes from Rob Chirico's Hair of the Dog. For more of Rob's great cocktails, buy his Field Guide to Cocktails.

Baked Crab Cakes

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 08:53:49 -0400

These easy baked crab cakes are certainly hefty, yet light on the filling. Slip them under the broiler before serving to create an extra-crisp crust.

Read more about this recipe at the Washington Post.

Radish, Carrot And Ginger Salad

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 08:07:30 -0500

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Sauteed Broccoli Raab With Potatoes And Blue Cheese

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 15:43:41 -0400

This dish is delicious on its own or alongside roasted or grilled meats. Potatoes and blue cheese act like a condiment for the broccoli raab, balancing its bitterness. Substitute mozzarella or ricotta cheese if you like.

Layered Chicken-Avocado Bowl

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 11:37:26 -0400

This hearty appetizer is basically a terrine or a layered pâté and is best when made one day ahead. It can be eaten with a fork or spread on tortilla chips.

Read more about this recipe on the Washington Post.

Watermelon Pizza

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:27:18 -0400

Watermelon on pizza? Indeed. This surprising dish is all about a summer mix: a little hot, a little cold, a little over-the-top, a little convenience, all with minimal fuss.

Read more about this recipe at the Washington Post.

Orecchiette With Broccoli Raab And Parmesan

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 20:35:21 -0400

Orecchiette does a a good job of cradling wilted broccoli raab, but just about any shape pasta would work here -- as would another cheese like ricotta salata or caciocavallo.

Duck Breast Salad

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 18:30:47 -0500

This cold fowl salad is both pretty and good. You could substitute chicken if you wanted. Use the enriched stock for a soup or freeze it for later use.

Like this recipe? Find more like it in one of Barbara Kafka's many excellent cookbooks.

Red Lentils And Rice With Caramelized Onions

Wed, 18 Jul 2007 17:04:56 -0400

Vietnamese Dipping Sauce

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 15:09:21 -0400

This traditional sauce appears on the table at most Vietnamese meals. Add a small handful of shredded carrots and you have a vegetable relish. For the ultimate nuoc cham, grind the garlic, chili and sugar with a mortar and pestle.

Read more about this recipe in Nancie McDermott's Quick & Easy Vietnamese.