Alfia Muzio
Why Parmesan Rinds Are Your Winter Cooking Savior
A recipe for versatile Parmesan broth will have you regretting every rind you ever tossed
Your Mom's Cranberry Sauce Is Not the Answer
Your mother's cranberry sauce is not the answer. These are
Sweet and Spicy Chile Pepper Jelly
When is it done? Try this test: When the liquid has reduced by two-thirds, drop a spoonful onto a chilled plate and drag your finger through; if the jelly holds a trail that doesn't fill back in, it's ready. Learn more in this video.
Spiced Dried-Fruit Chutney
Warm spices and sweet dried fruit are a perfect pair for rich turkey meat.
Classic Mozzarella Grandma Pie
This is the pizza margherita of the square-shaped pie. Resist the temptation to add extra cheese; a light hand is key.
Spicy Tuscan Kale and Ricotta Grandma Pie
Feel free to substitute other types of kale, such as curly or Red Russian, but make sure to pre-dress and massage the leaves as noted in the recipe.
Roasted Cauliflower and Ricotta Grandma Pie
Precooking the cauliflower and breadcrumbs means they will get toasty and crisp as the pie bakes. An extra step, yes, but well worth it.
Black Olive and Provolone Grandma Pie
Oil-cured olives are quite salty, and we love their chewy texture, but you can use brined black olives if you prefer.
Hot and Sweet Soppressata and Fennel Grandma Pie
If you prefer a spicy pie, use twice as much hot soppressata and none of the sweet type. This is part of BA's Best, a collection of our essential recipes.
Fresh Tomato Pizza Sauce
This pizza sauce produces excess tomato liquid, which would be great added to a braise.
Grandma-Style Pizza Dough
The second rise is key to the finished pie’s texture; if baked too soon, the dough will be firm and too chewy. Make sure it feels floppy, with plenty of puffy air bubbles.
How to Make Fish Tacos: A Step-by-Step Guide
You could debate endlessly what makes a perfect fish taco—and we did. After a lot of “research” (read: eating), we came up with the lightest, crunchiest, tastiest version ever.
Herby Corn Salad
“Cool and bright, this herb-laced corn salad is my new summer staple.” –Alfia Muzio, recipe developer
Fresno Chile Hot Sauce
This vinegary hot sauce will mellow with time; make it the day before for a little less spice.
Perfect Fish Tacos
A fish taco dream come true: crispy, light-as-air fried fish, balanced by a creamy slaw and fiery, cooling, and crunchy fixings.