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4 Ways to Make Better Soup Fast

1 month ago | nrtoday.com | Rick Martinez |Ali Slagle

The steam, smells and stirs of a long-simmered soup can be therapeutic, sure, but so can a warm bowl of soup that’s on the table as soon as possible. Making soup doesn’t need to take hours to be soothing and fortifying, as these tips for classic soups, stews and other brothy numbers prove. Each smart trick delivers deep flavors in less than 40 minutes. You’ll still cozy up to something delicious and fill your house with good aromas. It’ll just be sooner rather than later. 1.
4 Ways to Make Better Soup Fast

1 month ago | myheraldreview.com | Rick Martinez |Ali Slagle

The steam, smells and stirs of a long-simmered soup can be therapeutic, sure, but so can a warm bowl of soup that’s on the table as soon as possible. Making soup doesn’t need to take hours to be soothing and fortifying, as these tips for classic soups, stews and other brothy numbers prove. Each smart trick delivers deep flavors in less than 40 minutes. You’ll still cozy up to something delicious and fill your house with good aromas. It’ll just be sooner rather than later. 1.
BA's Best Old-Fashioned

Dec 18, 2024 | bonappetit.com | Rick Martinez

Originally known as a Whiskey Cocktail, the old-fashioned is a timeless drink that never goes out of fashion. In its early days, an old-fashioned cocktail might be crafted with brandy, gin, or practically any liquor. But if you order one today, you should expect a whiskey-forward drink balanced with sugar and bitters, Angostura being the most common, though variations abound.
Experience: We found a family of bears in our pool

Jul 12, 2024 | theguardian.com | Rick Martinez

When my partner, Brian, and I first moved into our house in the foothills of Monrovia, California, in November 2022, we knew there was something unusual about the place. It has stunning views over the San Gabriel valley, a lovely pool and guest house.It is the last house before the Angeles national forest begins. On our first visit to the house, we saw a family of American black bears walking through the backyard.
The secret to stress-free healthy eating all week

Jun 27, 2024 | twincities.com | Melissa Clark |Rick Martinez |Eric Kim |Yewande Komolafe

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The secret to eating healthy all week

Jun 25, 2024 | pressdemocrat.com | Rick Martinez |Eric Kim |Yewande Komolafe

It's one of those long days, and your stomach growls as you scan your fridge. It seems overwhelming and a little stressful to cook, especially on the fly. So you order in. Again. My job as a columnist at New York Times Cooking is to help ease your way into regularly making stress-free dinners. The payoff is big, because cooking from scratch is always more economical and healthier than takeout - and it can be almost as easy.
The ingredient your chocolate chip cookies are missing

May 17, 2024 | gjsentinel.com | Rick Martinez

THE NEW YORK TIMESRich piloncillo, used in place of brown sugar, adds unparalleled depth to baked goods, such as these Piloncillo Chocolate Chip Cookies, and even savory dishes. THE NEW YORK TIMES Eleven years ago, La Rifa Chocolatería in Mexico City introduced a dizzyingly dark, dense chocolate and cream tamal to its menu. Run through with the sultry flavors of caramel, butterscotch and molasses, the dish would quickly become one of its most popular to date.
The ingredient your chocolate chip cookies are missing

May 17, 2024 | gjsentinel.com | Rick Martinez

By RICK A. MARTINEZEleven years ago, La Rifa Chocolatería in Mexico City introduced a dizzyingly dark, dense chocolate and cream tamal to its menu. Run through with the sultry flavors of caramel, butterscotch and molasses, the dish would quickly become one of its most popular to date.
Weeknight wonders: Crispy cheddar chicken tacos and more

May 9, 2024 | twincities.com | Emily Weinstein |Eric Kim |Rick Martinez |Alexa Weibel

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The ingredient your chocolate chip cookies are missing

May 6, 2024 | seattletimes.com | Rick Martinez

Eleven years ago, La Rifa Chocolatería in Mexico City introduced a dizzyingly dark, dense chocolate and cream tamal to its menu. Run through with the sultry flavors of caramel, butterscotch and molasses, the dish would quickly become one of its most popular to date.