Yield: about 43 dumplings and 2 cups dipping sauce In China, pot stickers symbolize wealth, as their purse-like shape is believed to mimic gold ingots. (In some parts of China, coins are placed in the center of dumplings. Whoever bites into one with a coin is meant to have an exceptionally lucky year.) While stuffing options are many and varied, this version features one of the all-time favorites in Western culture: classic pork and scallion. Ingredients For the pot stickers 4 cups finely chopped napa cabbage (about 7 oz.) Kosher salt 3/4 lb. ground pork, preferably organic 1 cup thinly sliced scallions 2-1/2 Tbs. finely chopped garlic 2-1/2 Tbs. tamari 2 Tbs. toasted sesame oil 1-1/2 Tbs. minced fresh ginger About...
In the process of conducting our blender review, we came upon the challenge of banana ice cream (also called “nice cream”), which can be tricky if you don’t know what you’re doing! Think chunky ice cream, runny ice cream, blender fatigue, and everything in between.
We learned a lot in the process, which we’ve distilled here in this ULTIMATE Guide to Banana Ice Cream, plus 10 easy and delicious flavors to try!
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Our love for Mexican food is real, and it was only a matter of time before we started making our own corn tortillas from scratch since store-bought can be so hit-and-miss.
After much experimentation (and consulting friends for tips) we settled on this easy recipe that’s not only easy to make but also easy to remember!
Our rough formula is a 1:1 masa harina to water ratio, plus a pinch of salt.
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I learned this method of making guacamole at a cooking class in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, in a magical place called Flora Farms. It’s an incredibly flavorful, fluffy guacamole that’s absolutely delicious and perfect for Mexican night and beyond. Dare I say, it’s the best guacamole ever?
Plus, it’s super easy to make, requiring just 10 minutes, 1 bowl, and 6 ingredients.
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Over the summer, I got on a taco kick and this easy approach to fish tacos became a regular in our dinner rotation. Sometimes grilling is difficult with fish because it’s so tender, so oven roasting became the quick-and-easy alternative!
Flaky white fish is tossed in smoky spices and sea salt and roasted to perfection — no grilling required! Just 30 minutes and 10 ingredients to a fresh and flavorful dinner on the table.
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