Recipes

Nothing beats a fluffy, golden stack of totally homemade pancakes—especially if they’re on the table fast and ready to be customized with all sorts of toppings or mix-ins.

I disagree with stacked pancakes. They are juvenile nonsense for several logical (if not strictly scientific) reasons. Reason Number 1: Gravity. All can agree that fluffiness is the goal in pancakes. To achieve that, we use flour with the lowest possible protein content, we add buttermilk and baking powder to the batter to create air, and we fold the batter as gently as we would comb a baby’s hair. We do all that just so, at the end, the pancakes can be stacked and compressed to death by the sheer weight of one fucker sitting on top of another? Frankly, it’s mind-boggling.

You can find dashi powder, tenkasu, and the condiments for serving at your local Japanese market, or in the Asian foods section of the grocery store. Additionally, some markets carry special okonomiyaki flour, which includes flavorings and a little yam starch to give the pancake a spongier consistency; if you use this specialized flour, only add the water per the recipe below, and skip the dashi stock powder.

This creamy Cajun shrimp and sausage pasta dish was inspired by the flavors of gumbo. Like lots of gumbos, this recipe starts with a roux that adds depth and complexity to the creamy sauce. We like this with a simple green salad and crusty bread.

Chef Ayaka Guido, executive chef of NYC's abc kitchen, shared one of her signature dishes for our third episode of Yes, Chef. Ayaka's Dutch baby combines cardamom, lemon, and maple syrup to create a balanced, bright brunch treat.

Shrimp marinara hits all the right spots - tasty shrimp with homemade tomato sauce served over spaghetti. A quick and easy weeknight meal.