Note: This recipe requires the use of a kitchen scale. Opal basil is available at select gourmet and farmers markets. 1. Combine salt and water in a large mixing bowl and stir to dissolve the salt.

In the beautiful economy of the forest -- or the urban backyard garden -- leaves are nature’s brilliant cookware. Banana leaves can be cut down to make plates or unfurled into wrappers perfect for ...

Heat a gas or charcoal grill to medium high. Scrub the grill grates with a wire brush or tongs and ball of foil to clean off burnt food debris, and lightly oil the grates. Squeeze a little lemon juice ...

Enjoy a healthy and delicious meal ready in just minutes! Easy and delicious grilled halibut with honey and lemon will have you falling in love with fish for the first time, or all over again! Easy ...

Fill a pot with about 3 inches of water and place a steamer basket inside. Set pot over medium-high heat and bring water to a boil. Meanwhile, make rub: Place coconut flakes, mint leaves, cilantro, ...

Romesco is a classic sauce hailing from Spain. While usually it is made up of finely ground tomatoes, peppers, garlic, almonds and olive oil, in this version the bold flavor of seasonal blood oranges ...

Cook’s notes: You will need a cast-iron skillet to cook this dish. I use a cast-iron skillet that is coated on the bottom with enamel that I have designated as my “grilling skillet.” Purviance says he ...

Grilled fish is unlike any other BBQ main as the sweet taste of the meat pairs with the smokiness of the flames. This makes it a match made in flavor heaven. You might think that grilling seafood is ...

Thick halibut fillets are ideal for grilling. Their firm texture will maintain shape without flaking apart on the grill, and their mild flavor is enhanced by the char and smoke. While you can simply ...

What He’s Known For: Cooking regional-Indian food with creativity and finesse for over three decades. Winning the third season of Top Chef Masters. FOR A CHEF as well-versed in his idiom as Floyd ...