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Flip an
Omelet
The Trick
to Extra
Crispy Fish
Like a
Frenchman
Burn Your
Vegetables
The Secret
to the
Richest
Rag
...on Purpose
Sorry,
Your Martini
Needs to
Be Stirred
50 Times
Deep Fry
Your
$50 Steak
Make Your
Salad
(yes, salad!)
the Star
(Not Kidding)
Ten minutes
ago this
porterhouse
was frozen
solid.
If youre
not scoring
your meat,
youre
missing out.
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WEDDIN
P. 25
PLUS Three Office Kitchens Thatll Put Chipotle Out of Business
P. 68
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WE DO!
Because not
everybody showed
up just to hear
your vows. Our
highly opinionated
guide to throwing
the most deliciously
memorable party.
34
THE MOMENT
New-wave wine bars

we actually want to
hang out in.
38
THE BA Q&A
Veep co-star Anna

Chlumsky on deathrow dumplings.
BY ALISON ROSEN
FAST, EASY,
FRESH
Including weeknight
garlic bread. Because
you deserve it.
BY CLAIRE SAFFITZ
58
COOK THIS NOW
Ramps are
everywhere...
until theyre not.
So get cooking!
BY CLAIRE SAFFITZ
60
THE PARTY
Swap that Easter

ham for addictively
crispy duck and a
colorful carrot tart.
BY ALISON ROMAN
R.S.V.P.
Reader requests
and editor favorites.
81
NAVIGATOR
Funnyman Ike
Barinholtz takes
Sin City restaurants
by storm.
BY MICKEY RAPKIN
127
PREP SCHOOL
Chicken-skin
bacon, lamb chop
talk, and way more.
138
BACK OF
THE NAPKIN
THE BA
CHECKLIST
Shailene Woodley
on foraging,
fermentation,
and other
Divergent tastes.
BY MAURA KUTNER
WALTERS
42
14 editors letter
133 recipe index
133 sourcebook
40
Transylvanian
moonshine, a
chocolate Moses,
and more of this
months musts.
THE READ
IN EVERY ISSUE
Springs crop of
mouthwatering
(and healthy!)
new cookbooks.
A server at Lyles
in Londons ultrahip
Shoreditch
neighborhood
P. 116
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COOK
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COOK LIKE A PRO
Eight editors.
Eight chefs. Eight
incredible restaurant
dishes well never
make the same old
way again. Ever!
102
IN THE FOLD
Playful napkins to
brighten every meal.
104
ON THE LAMB
El Colmado chef
Seamus Mullen
shares five knockout
spring recipes for
todays most of-themoment meat.
116
A MODERN
GUIDE TO
TIMELESS
LONDON
Lauren Collins sups

her way though the
city, from the oldschool institutions to
the buzzy upstarts.
ON THE COVER
Slow-Roasted, TwiceFried Porterhouse
(for recipe, see page
94). Photograph
by Michael Graydon
+ Nikole Herriott.
Food styling by
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Prop styling by
Carla Gonzalez-Hart.
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COMPOSE
YOURSELF
A super-soign
Nioise, a campy-cool
Cobbclassic salads
get a springtime
revamp, and theyve
never looked
(or tasted) so good.
RECIPES BY
CLAIRE SAFFITZ
Audrey Saunders of
NYCs legendary Pegu
Club schools us on the
art of the perfect martini.
P. 90
Watch BAs Adam Rapoport and Andrew
Knowlton in the finale of Bravos
Best New Restaurant on April 1 at 10/9c.
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When it comes to the pantheon of big eating holidays, Easter

is a new one for me.
I grew up Jewish, which meant piles of latkes every Hanukkah, seconds and thirds of matzo brei during Passover, and my
moms sweet-and-spicy brisket on Rosh Hashanah.
But a few years back, my (non-Jewish) wife announced that
we were going to host our first Easter Sunday. There would
be egg-dyeing and all sorts of foil-wrapped chocolates hidden
throughout our backyard; there would be a gaggle of spiffedup, sugar-seeking kids rampaging through the bushes; and
there would be lunch.
Not dinner. Lunch.
And thats what got me intrigued.
For all of the holidays that dot our calendars, its always a dinner. A big roast, a fireplace, an endless evening. (Sorry, Passover,
but you do drag on.)
But a lunchas the seasons first green vegetables and flowers start to push through the groundnow that felt, well, fresh.
And because Easter is so in sync with the new season, I
wanted our meal to be so as well. I seized upon the egg theme
and assembled gravity-defying cheese soufflsa delicious,
quick-to-impress dish. (Check out chef Michel Richards flawless version at bonappetit.com/souffle.) I tossed crisp green
lettuces in a mustardy vinaigrette. And, finally, there had to be
asparagus. Not those spindly pencils jetted in from Chile that

you find at the supermarket in January, but plump, firm stalks
grown locally. Theyre practically a press release for the season,
trumpeting that, yes, Spring Has Sprung!
Luckily, the less you do to asparagus, the better. I always snap
off the woody ends and then peel away the green from the bottom halves (partly for a more tender bite and partly because it
just looks cool). I then quickly blanch the spears in well-salted
water, douse them with fresh lemon juice, add a splash of extravirgin and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, and serve.
On that warm, sunny afternoon (spring had come early to
the Northeast), the asparagus proved the ideal complement
to the ethereal yet indulgent souffls. And it has returned to the
table the past two years, alongside a Spanish tortilla one Sunday
and a grilled butterflied leg of lamb another.
Easter, asparagus, kids in their Sunday best scarfing way
too much chocolate. You never know when new traditions will
begin. Just be grateful when they do.
ADAM RAPOPORT
EDITOR IN CHIEF
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G R E E N DAY
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DEAR BON APPTIT,

A TOFU RICE BOWL MAY NOT
SEEM LIKE A RECIPE WORTHY
OF THE R.S.V.P. DEITIES, BUT
HEAR ME OUT: THE VERSION
FROM WORLD STREET
KITCHEN IN MINNEAPOLIS
IS NEXT-LEVEL!
JONAH DICKERMAN, St. Paul
TOFU YUM-YUM RICE BOWL

4 SERVINGS The marinade is ridiculously
delicious; youll also want to use it on ribs
or chicken.
TOFU
1 14-oz. package extra-firm tofu,

drained, cut into 8 pieces
1 small head garlic, cloves coarsely
chopped (about cup)
cup soy sauce
cup hot chili paste (such as sambal
oelek)
cup coarsely chopped fresh
cilantro
1 tsp. coarsely chopped peeled
ginger
RICE AND ASSEMBLY
2 cups short-grain rice

Kosher salt
Vegetable oil (for frying; about
4 cups)
cup cornstarch
4 poached eggs
1 cup kimchi
1 cup cilantro leaves
cup basil leaves
Thinly sliced scallions (for serving)
cup unsalted, roasted peanuts,
lightly crushed
2 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: A deep-fry
thermometer
TOFU Place tofu on a rimmed baking
sheet layered with paper towels; top with

several more paper towels and press
gently to squeeze out excess liquid.
Transfer tofu to a shallow baking dish.
Give garlic, soy sauce, chili paste,
cilantro, and ginger a whirl in a blender,
scraping down the sides as needed, until
smooth, about 3 minutes (consistency
will be similar to ketchup). Pour over tofu
and turn to coat. Chill at least 2 hours.
DO AHEAD: Tofu can be marinated
12 hours ahead. Cover and keep chilled.
RICE AND ASSEMBLY Place rice in a
sieve and rinse under cold running water,
rubbing with your fingers, until water
runs clear. (This yields fluffy grains that
wont clump.) Let drain 5 minutes.
Transfer rice to a medium saucepan;
cover with 3 cups water and season with
salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover,

and simmer until rice is tender and liquid
is absorbed, 1215 minutes.
Remove saucepan from heat and fluff
rice with a fork. Cover with a kitchen
towel, then replace lid. Let sit 10 minutes
for steam to absorb.
Pour oil into a medium pot to a depth
of 2" and fit pot with thermometer. Heat
oil over medium-high until thermometer
registers 350.
Place cornstarch in a shallow bowl.
Working in batches, remove tofu from
marinade (do not scrape it off) and toss
in cornstarch; shake off excess. Working
in batches, fry tofu, turning occasionally,
until golden brown, about 3 minutes.
Transfer to a wire rack set inside a
rimmed baking sheet; let drain.
Divide rice among bowls. Make a small
well in the center of each and nestle a
poached egg inside. Top with fried tofu,
then kimchi, cilantro, basil, scallions,
peanuts, and sesame seeds.
* S U B M I SS I O N S B EC O M E T H E P RO P E RT Y O F B O N A P P T I T .
r. s.v.p.
THE CHEF SAYS:

Sprouted lentils are totally
different from nonsprouted.
They keep their texture without
turning all hummus-like, as
regular lentils do. Find them at
supermarketsand theyre so
easy to make at home.
NICK BALLA
co-chef, Bar Tartine
DEAR BON APPTIT, I HAD THE MOST DELICIOUS LENTIL

CROQUETTES AT BAR TARTINE IN SAN FRANCISCO:
THEY WERE LIKE FALAFEL FROM ANOTHER PLANET.
COULD YOU PLEASE HUNT DOWN THE RECIPE?
MICHELLE SCHIFRIN, San Francisco
LENTIL CROQUETTES WITH

WATERCRESS AND KEFIR
4 SERVINGS One of many cool things
about (super-nutritious) sprouted lentils:
They dont need to be cooked first.
KEFIR SAUCE
1 cup kefir (cultured milk)

1 tsp. honey
1 tsp. kosher salt
WATERCRESS SAUCE
1 tsp. caraway seeds

1 tsp. coriander seeds
2 cups (lightly packed) trimmed
watercress leaves
cup low-sodium vegetable broth
tsp. kosher salt
3 garlic cloves, chopped

4 oz. pumpernickel bread,
torn into small pieces
2 oz. ricotta
1 cup sprouted lentils
cup low-sodium vegetable broth
1 Tbsp. onion powder
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. kosher salt, plus more
Vegetable oil (for frying;
about 3 cups)
Pomegranate molasses and
watercress leaves (for serving)
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: A spice mill or
a mortar and pestle

KEFIR SAUCE Stir kefir, honey, and salt
in a small bowl; cover and chill.

CROQUETTES AND ASSEMBLY
1 tsp. caraway seeds

4 scallions, white and pale-green
parts only
1 serrano chile, seeded, chopped
WATERCRESS SAUCE Toast seeds in a dry
small skillet over medium-high, tossing

occasionally, until fragrant and coriander
seeds start to pop, about 3 minutes. Let
cool; finely grind in spice mill.

Pure spice mix, watercress, broth,
and salt in a blender until smooth.
Cover and chill until ready to use.
CROQUETTES AND ASSEMBLY Toast caraway
in a dry large skillet over medium-high,

tossing, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Let cool; finely grind in spice mill.
Cook scallions in same skillet, turning
occasionally, until charred, 5 minutes. Let
cool, then coarsely chop. Reserve skillet.
Process caraway, scallions, chile,
garlic, bread, ricotta, lentils, broth, onion
powder, paprika, and 1 tsp. salt in a
food processor to a paste (some larger
pieces of lentils should still be visible).
Form into 12 balls.
Pour oil into a large heavy skillet to
a depth of " and heat over medium-high
until oil bubbles immediately when a
pinch of lentil mixture is added. Working
in batches if needed, cook croquettes
until deep golden brown and crisp, about
2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels;
season with salt.
Swirl both sauces in bowls; top with
croquettes. Drizzle with pomegranate
molasses and finish with watercress.
DO AHEAD: Croquettes can be formed
1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room
temperature before frying.
r. s.v.p.
DEAR BON APPTIT, DO YOU WANT YOUR READERS TO
EXPERIENCE WIDE-EYED JOY WITH A SINGLE BITE? THEN
PLEASE PROCURE THE RECIPE FOR HAM AND PEA HAND PIES
FROM CRAFTSMAN AND WOLVES IN SAN FRANCISCO.
DANA CAPPELLONI, San Francisco
MAKES 8 These mini tarts are double

sealed for extra insurance; see
Prep School, page 128, for details.
1 cup (2 sticks) chilled unsalted
butter, cut into pieces
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more
for surface
tsp. kosher salt, plus more
1 cups shelled fresh peas (from
about 1 lb. pods), divided
2 Tbsp. olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper
cup whole-milk ricotta
1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
1 large egg
1 tsp. white wine vinegar
2 oz. smoked ham, cut into
" pieces
Pulse butter, 3 cups flour, and tsp. salt in
a food processor until mixture resembles
coarse meal with a few pea-size pieces
of butter remaining. With motor running,
stream in cup ice water and process,
adding more water by the tablespoonful
if needed, until a shaggy dough comes
together and starts to form a ball around
the blade (a few dry spots are okay).
Transfer mixture to a lightly floured
surface and gently knead until dough
comes together completely (dont
overmix). Divide dough in half, flatten
each piece into a "-thick square, and
wrap in plastic. Chill until cold, at least
2 hours.
Meanwhile, cook peas in a medium
saucepan of boiling salted water
until bright green, about 30 seconds.
Drain and transfer to a bowl of ice
water to cool. Drain and pat dry.
Blend oil and 1 cup peas in a food
processor until smooth; season pea
pure with salt and pepper.
Mix ricotta and lemon juice in a
small bowl; season with salt. Whisk egg
and vinegar in another small bowl.
Preheat oven to 375. Let dough sit

at room temperature, about 5 minutes,
to soften slightly, making it easier to roll.
Working with 1 square at a time, roll out
dough on a lightly floured surface to
about a 13x11" rectangle. Trim to 12x10",
then cut into eight 5x3" rectangles.
(A ruler in the kitchen is a useful thing,
but if youre not that particular, eyeball it.)
Arrange 8 rectangles on a parchmentlined rimmed baking sheet, spacing
2" apart. Spread 1 Tbsp. ricotta mixture
over each, leaving a " border, then
spread a dollop of pea pure over ricotta.
Top with ham and remaining whole peas.
Brush borders with egg wash and top
with remaining 8 rectangles of dough,
pressing gently around edges to seal.
Crimp with a fork. Brush tops of tarts with
egg wash and make 3 slits in the center
of each (for steam to escape). Sprinkle
with salt and pepper and bake, rotating
halfway through, until tarts are deep
golden brown, 3540 minutes. Transfer
to a wire rack and let cool 15 minutes.
DO AHEAD: Dough can be made
3 days ahead; keep chilled. Hand pies
(without egg wash) can be formed 1 day
ahead; cover and chill. Brush with egg
wash just before baking.
Weed
Screed
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IN FAVOR:
In Colorado,
I have already
begun to see
some interesting
salads that
incorporate the
leaves.
Puts the
chill into
chili.
Herb,
I cannot wait.
You get me.
RAISING OBJECTIONS:
I hope the
herb never
makes it into
a home or
restaurant.
I remain utterly
flabbergasted.
It is not
an herb like
basil.
Blech.
Send your two

cents to askba@
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GUTTER
HAM AND PEA HAND PIES
r. s.v.p.
THE CHEF SAYS:

We use both red and milder
white miso for depth of
flavor, but you can easily
sub in just one or the other.
DEAR BON APPTIT, ON A RECENT VISIT TO L.A.,

I DINED AT HINOKI & THE BIRD, WHERE I DISCOVERED
MISO DOUGHNUTS. WOULD YOU SEEK OUT
THIS UNUSUAL RECIPE FOR A LONGTIME READER?
LYDIA RONAN, Phoenix
MISO DOUGHNUTS
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: 1"-diameter biscuit
MAKES ABOUT 30 Miso sugar: also

excellent on popcorn or in place of
brown sugar in barbecue dry rub recipes.
cutter; a deep-fry thermometer
2 tsp. red miso

cup plus 1 Tbsp. sugar
1 -oz. envelope active dry yeast
(about 2 tsp.)
1 large egg, room temperature
1 large egg yolk, room temperature
3 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
3 Tbsp. whole milk, room
temperature
3 Tbsp. white miso
1 cup bread flour
1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more
for dusting
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
Vegetable oil (for frying;
about 8 cups)
Boom:
Toasted!
Posting toast on
Instagram is akin to
shooting likes in
a barreltake a cue
from the #BAtoast
hashtag crowd:
Pulse red miso and cup sugar in a

food processor until mixture resembles
brown sugar. Spread out evenly on
a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet
and let sit until dry, 22 hours. Pulse in
food processor until no clumps remain.
Transfer miso sugar to a medium bowl.
Combine 1 Tbsp. sugar and cup
warm water in a small bowl. Sprinkle yeast
over and let sit until foamy, 510 minutes.
Beat egg, egg yolk, butter, milk,
white miso, and remaining cup sugar
in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with
whisk attachment (or use a whisk and
a medium bowl) until miso breaks up
into small pieces and mixture is almost
smooth. Add yeast mixture along with
bread flour and 1 cup all-purpose flour
Pomegranate
seeds
+
Walnuts
+
Almond butter
+
Honey
@IALREADY
TOOK ABITE
Finnish rye
+
Gjetost
(Norwegian
breakfast cheese)
+
Avocado
+
Sea salt
@AMANDOLINZ
and mix until a shaggy ball forms (or, use

a sturdy wooden spoon and some effort).
Switch to dough hook and mix on
medium until dough is soft, smooth,
elastic, and climbing up hook, 57
minutes. (Or, knead on a lightly floured
surface, 810 minutes.) If dough is wet,
add more all-purpose flour as needed.
Place dough in a large bowl lightly
coated with nonstick spray. Cover and let
sit in a warm place until nearly doubled
in size, 12 hours.
Line a baking sheet with parchment
paper; lightly flour. Turn out dough onto
a lightly floured surface and pat out
to 1" thick. Punch out rounds with biscuit
cutter. Repeat with scraps. Transfer
rounds to prepared baking sheet, cover
loosely, and let rise in a warm place until
almost doubled in size, 4560 minutes.
Pour oil into a large heavy saucepan
to a depth of 2". Heat over mediumhigh until thermometer registers 325.
Working in batches, fry doughnuts until
deep golden brown, about 3 minutes
per side. Transfer to paper towels and let
cool slightly before tossing in miso sugar.
DO AHEAD: Dough (before rise) can
be made 1 day ahead; cover and chill.
Macadamia
nuts
+
Toasted coconut
+
Dried figs
+
Ricotta
@TOASTED
SISTERS
Goats milk
butter
+
Fish sauce
+
Crushed red
pepper flakes
+
Dill
@SHERBOBO
ILLUSTRATIONS: LARRY JOST (RICE BOWL, CROQUETTES, HAND PIES, DOUGHNUTS); CLAIRE MCCRACKEN (LENTILS, MARIJUANA, MISO, TOAST).
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FOR RESTAURANT DETAILS, SEE SOURCEBOOK.
AARON ROBBINS,
director of culinary operations,
Hinoki & the Bird
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PHOTOGRAPH BY BY NANCY NEIL
The BA
guide to the
tastiest,
booziest, most
fun wedding
ever
When was the
last time you left
a wedding and
thought, That meal
was delicious? Oh,
thats right. Never.
Theres only one
wedding guarantee
besides unflattering
bridesmaids
dresses: The food
will be forgettable.
But it doesnt have
to be! Lose the
caterer. Skip the
wedding cake.
Freak out your new
mother-in-law with
a pig on a spit.
Follow these rules
for a wedding that
feels like the best
dinner party youve
ever thrown. (Youre
on your own with
those bridesmaids
dresses, though.)
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D.I.Y. the
CocktailHour Food
Try a Simple
Specialty
Cocktail
At my wedding,
I wanted more
than just flutes of
Champagne,
so we went with
assemble-it-yourself
drinks on vintage
silver trays. The
trays held bourbon
on the rocks, plus
bowls with skewers
of Luxardo cherries
and orange twists.
It was halfway
between a roving
bar and a tray of
shotswhat better
way to start the
night?Julia Kramer,
senior editor
THE MVP OF WEDDING

BEVERAGES IS WATER
Yes,
everyones
here to
celebrate
your undying
love, but
theyre also
herelets
face itfor
the booze. So
youd better
keep the
bars (or kegs)
plentiful.
Factor one
bartender
for every 50
guests, and
place them
strategically
around
the venue.
Its even
better if you
supplement
with passed
cocktails,
so that your
friend whos
trapped in
the corner
catching up
on everything
since high
school can
get her party
started, too.
Buy in bulk
Take the money you
set aside for mini
quiches and stock
up on your favorite
cured meats.
Estimate 11.5 oz.
of each per person.
Hang out while
the shop slices all
that meat (except
for hard salumi).
Variety show
Get 35 meats, with
a mix of textures
and spice levels.
Think prosciutto,
mortadella,
bresaola, Genoa
salami, and
saucisson sec.
Shingle to mingle
You want to fit a
lot on the board at
once, so overlap
the slices tightly.
When in
doubt, Parm
You dont need an
elaborate cheese
plate. Set out a few
huge wedges of
Parm and a couple
of spades, and let
guests chisel away.
Just as important as that free-flowing booze? Free-flowing water. Set out water dispensers
on the bars so that guests can rehydrate without having to flag down a bartender. Its the
only way theyll last through Single Ladies. 25-liter Fusti with spigot, $125; ilfustino.com
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PHOTOGRAPHS: DANNY KIM (CHARCUTERIE, FUSTI); PHOTO 2013 DARREN SETLOW (DRINKS); EDWARD KEATING (PARTY).
FOOD STYLING BY VICTORIA GRANOF (CHARCUTERIE, FUSTI). PROP STYLING BY KAITLYN DU ROSS (CHARCUTERIE, FUSTI).
NO ONE
SHOULD
EVER
WAIT FOR
A DRINK
For a little more

effort and way less
money, you can kill
it during cocktail
hour by scaling up
the always-popular
charcuterie board.
Heres how:
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Family-Style
Is Always
in Style
This is a party,
so the dinner should
be festivethink
heaping platters of
food, not individual
medallions of gray
steak. Not how
your caterer usually
does it? Youre
the boss, and
if you dont want
to serve Chilean
sea bass fillets at
your wedding, you
shouldnt have to.
A FEW IDEAS
FOR TURNING
THE CLASSICS
INTO CROWDPLEASERS
Scotch
Isle of Jura 10 Year
Single Malt. Its an
island whisky, so it
has some sea salt.
GOOD FOR: Scotch
on the rocks. For
the brides father.
Tequila
El Jimador
drinks like regular
Herradura, with a
much nicer price.
GOOD FOR: Bigbatch margaritas,
of course.
Swap salmon
fillets for a
whole side of
salmon (above)
Swap filet
mignon for
steak tagliata
Chicken or Fish? Pig Roast

Your wedding needs a pig roast. Why? Because ever since man
discovered fire, a whole roasted animal has meant one thing: Its
party time. No crowd of revelers ever oohed or aahed over the
chicken, the fish, or the beef. Dont want a pig? Get the same effect
with a couple of giant standing rib roasts on the grill (above), a lamb
on a spit, or smoked brisket. Hire a barbecue place to take care of
the whole thing, and wow people like no country club fare ever will.
Stock the Bar

(Affordably)
Wedding picks from
Jeffrey Morgenthaler
of Portland, ORs
Clyde Common
STEP AWAY FROM

THE CATERER
Gin
Gordons is made
just as well as a
higher-shelf pick.
GOOD FOR:
Gin punch with

lemon and
sparkling wine
Vodka
Have you had
Smirnoff lately?
That creamy
mouthfeel, a touch
of sweetness
its fantastic.
GOOD FOR: Martinis
Bourbon
Elijah Craig
12 Year Old has
a depth normally
associated with
pricier bourbon.
GOOD FOR:
Old-fashioneds
The best way to make sure your caterer doesnt serve bone-dry chicken: Dont hire one. Plenty of award-winning
restaurants will cater your big day. Theres Robertas in Brooklyn (theyll fire up best-ever pizza in a mobile oven),
Animal in L.A. (the hamachi tostada will replace your best man), and The Walrus and the Carpenter in Seattle
(oysters every which way). If a beloved restaurant doesnt officially do it, just askmany will say yes. For the
secrets of chefs who just so happen to cater (and loads more wedding advice), go to bonappetit.com/weddings.
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PHOTOGRAPHS: DITTE ISAGER (SALMON); NANCY NEIL (WEDDING); GARY ASHLEY C/O THE WEDDING ARTISTS COLLECTIVE (PIG ROAST).
FOOD STYLING BY REBECCA JURKEVICH (SALMON). PROP STYLING BY KIM FICARO (SALMON).
Swap lamb
chops for roast
lamb shoulder
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PHOTOGRAPHS: DANNY KIM (DOUGHNUTS, WHISKEY); LEVI STOLOVE (DANCING); MAX WAGNER OF MAX + FRIENDS (CAKE). FOOD STYLING BY VICTORIA GRANOF (DOUGHNUTS, WHISKEY).
PROP STYLING BY KAITYLN DU ROSS (DOUGHNUTS, WHISKEY). DOUGHNUTS PROVIDED BY ROSEMARYS. ILLUSTRATIONS BY MONICA RAMOS.
Get
a Handle
on It
Go Ahead,
Skip
the Cake
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Wedding cake,
almost by definition,
is designed to look
good first and taste
good second. So
ditch it. Imagine
a huge bombolone
bar with towers
(abundance is key)
of freshly filled
doughnuts. Its
more fun than a
too-pretty-to-eat
tiered production
and will definitely
taste better.
DID SOMEONE
SAY TACOS?!
But If You
Do Want
Cake, Follow
These Rules
Senior food editor
(and wedding cake
pro) Alison Roman
on getting a cake
youll actually want
to, you know, eat:
Fon-dont
Fondant, a.k.a.
that tasteless,
plasticky shell on
most wedding
cakes, goes against
everything I believe
in. If you wouldnt
eat it on its own,
you shouldnt put
it on your cake.
Weather permitting,
buttercream is
a great choice.
And exposed cakes
without frosting
on the sides are
trending now for
their rustic appeal.
Temperature
Control
Figure out the
refrigeration
options before you
order that fourtiered masterpiece.
If youre getting
married on a farm
in July, make sure
your baker plans
accordinglyunless
youre okay with
a buttercream cake
that slants and
melts before you
can say I do.
The best part of

my wedding wasnt
the party or the
after-party. It was
the after after-party.
The sensible adults
were asleep, the
bartender gone.
All that was left
thanks to a friends
pit stopwas two
handles of Wild
Turkey 101. Thats
3.5 liters of good
times. The point
is: Put your least
responsible friend
in charge of latenight. Itll be more
memorable than the
parts of the night
you planned to a T.
Andrew Knowlton,
The BA Foodist
Downsize
Large-format cakes
tend to prioritize
factors like structural
soundness over
taste. The solution?
Smaller cakes! Get
a two-tiered stunner
plus an easy-toexecute sheet cake
in the same flavor
for serving.
At the end of the night there will be a mass realization that, MY GOD, WERE STARVING! Blow minds with
a parting you thought this wedding couldnt get any better? shot in the form of a food truck. Ask your
favorite Korean taco truck, or go with ice cream on wheels. If only brunch the next day were so easy.
The Moment
Raising the
(Wine) Bar
A new breed of wine
bars pairs good bottles
with good times
by BELLE CUSHING
Wanna meet me at the wine bar? is a question Ive asked exactly no one. Wheres the pleasure in
ordering a drink and getting a lecture? No, I dont want a flight of Cali Chardonnays. Dont care about
your state-of-the-art dispensing system, either. You got any fun? It turns out the next wave of wine bars does.
Influenced by Pariss natural-wine-bar boom, unpretentious spots are opening here with bartenders who will
drop serious knowledge only if you ask; snacks like sardine montaditos; and a vibe thats more akin to the local
dive. The Rolling Stones are blasting, tipsy regulars are caught in debates, and theres an easy-drinking white
on tap. Shoot, they might as well be pouring you a beer. So, wanna meet me at the wine bar? ANDREW KNOWLTON
PHOTOGRAPH BY ERIN KUNKEL
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Labeling
the days
wine on
tap at
Ordinaire
The Moment
Ordinaires
Bradford
Taylor
Oso Market + Bar,

Portland, OR
This cheery foodfocused caf has
shelves lined with
bottles sold to go,
or you can shopand-pop right there.
Bar Covell,
Los Angeles
Daily offerings are
written on window
panes, but let a
bartender woo you
with one of the
150 bottles in back.
Ordinaire,
Oakland, CA
Part retail, part bar,
its fitting name
is winespeak for
the table wine
that makers keep
for themselves.
THE SCENE
AT OSO
1. Nope, that
doesnt look
like a wine bar
to us, either.
2. The
Dolomite
pairs cava
with gin and
Cappelletti.
3. Theres
more than
just wine on
offer: This
rum shot
with pickled
strawberry
brine is
basically
a fancy
pickleback.
4. The food
has upped its
game too.
Here the dates
are dipped
in cumin honey
and stuffed
with hazelnutfinished pork
from local
purveyor Tails
& Trotters.
The breads
from nearby
Little T
American
Baker.
We make wine as inexpensive as we can. Our by-the-glass wines are rare.

If prices are good, people can try more. I want them to drink all this cool stuff.
JUSTIN VANN OF PUBLIC SERVICES WINE & WHISKY, HOUSTON
Not Your Moms Chard

Find yourself stuck in a wine rut?
Time to expand your horizons:
Relax, Its
Just Wine
Wine bars used
to feel formal
and stuffy.
Whats changed?
Wine has always
been casual
for me. Its meant
to be drunk in
large quantities
with friends,
family, strangers.
It should make
you feel good.
Formality would
get in the way.
What does that
look like
at Ordinaire?
We serve cold
red wine in shot
glasses. We
play the music
we listen to at
home and in the
car. We wear
jeans and T-shirts.
We serve wine
on tap at $4 a
glass because
some people just
want to throw
back a glass
of cold white
before their
commute home.
PHOTOGRAPHS BY KYLE JOHNSON. ILLUSTRATIONS BY CLAIRE MCCRACKEN.
Grab a seat and

order a glassand
then anotherat
some of our favorite
new wine bars:
Spoke,
Somerville, MA
Spot off-duty chefs
sharing chips n dip
and sipping Riesling
at this cozy bar
opened by a former
wine buyer.
And patrons
are into it?
Yeah. You can
chill at the bar,
ask us questions,
share a bit of
your bottle.
Well pour you
something else,
maybe open up
a back vintage.
Its a fun way
to enjoy wine.
INSTEAD OF
Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay
Argentine Malbec
Napa Cabernet
T RY
Chenin Blanc, a
bright Loire import
A bracing
Aligot
Cotsame grape,
by way of France
Cabernet Franc,
the other cabernet
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The Best of
Whats New
The BA Q&A
Whats your first food memory?
How do you take your oysters?
I was around three, and we had tripe soup

Czech-style. My mom makes it. Its warm
and comforting. The potatoes break apart
and thicken the soupsuper satisfying
for winters in Chicago.
With lemon. To shake it up, Ill do a dab

of Tabasco, but thats it. It feels like
youre taking part in the bounty of Poseidon
when you eat shellfish.
On the other end: What would be your

death-row meal? Id want to have pork
I think people might think Im a food snob.
tenderloin and dumplings.
What kind of dumplings? Knedlk. Theyre
QUESTIONS
FOR
Anna
Chlumsky
Talking Czech
soup, Sichuan
peppercorns, and
Goldfish with
the Veep co-star
Czech bread dumplings. You basically

boil a loaf of bread. My dad is a chef, so if
hes around he can make it.
Tell me about your dads restaurant.

It was called Philanders. One of Chicagos
first oyster bars.
Are you? No. I can dip my toe into the

snob pool, but Im just as happy with
Pepperidge Farm Goldfish as I am with
something fancy.
Favorite on-set snack? We have a

wonderful craft service woman, Kim,
and she makes a lot of homemade stuff:
crab rolls, soups, banana bread. And
were always looking for dried fruit and
nuts. Its like were on a hike.
Anything you cant control yourself
around? Fried calamari. If its anywhere
around me, Im eating it.
Food you dont like? Egg salad is very

rough for me.
Regular haunts? We shoot in Baltimore,

and I go to Nak Won at least once a week.
The waitress knows by now what Im going
to have: the kimchi hot pot. Its a tofu stew
that comes with rice and all these goodies.
Whats in your spice cabinet? Everything
from Sichuan peppercorns to my good
Hungarian paprika to saffron that my dad
gave me when I moved out. Plus everything
youd need for a pumpkin pie.
Who will you let eat off your plate?
Pretty much anybody. The more the merrier.
INTERVIEW BY ALISON ROSEN
The
world is
Chlumskys
oyster.
For a video of Chlumsky crushing on roasted

broccoli, go to bonappetit.com/celebs
THE VITALS
Age 34
Hometown
Chicago
In her elementary
school lunchbox
Peanut butter
and honey on
whole wheat
Drink of choice
Campari and soda
Indispensable
kitchen item
Dutch oven
Wedding meal
Chinese banquet
P H O T O G R A P H B Y R YA N P F L U G E R
MAKEUP BY JORDAN LONG C/O EXCLUSIVE ARTISTS MANAGEMENT USING LAURA MERCIER. HAIR BY LACY REDWAY C/O THE WALL GROUP.
WARDROBE STYLING BY EMILY BARNES C/O THE WALL GROUP. DRESS BY ARAKS. FOR RESTAURANT DETAILS, SEE SOURCEBOOK.
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Whats it like to have a chef for a father?
This Month in Transylvanian Moonshine
Falcon
Enamelware,
the British
company behind
our favorite mugs,
has gotten into
fabric goods,
with linen-cotton
aprons, oven
mitts, and tea
towels just waiting
to be casually
crumpled into
the corner of
an Instagram
photo. From $11;
falconenamel
ware.com
T
H
E
C
H
E
C
K
L
I
S
T
Fat = Flavor
So why not
add another
level to dishes?
The jarred fats
from Oregons
Fatworks arent
just for Paleos.
Onu!
Pure Lard
RENDERED FROM
Pork back fat

USE IT TO
Fry chicken wings

Leaf Lard
RENDERED FROM
Neutral-tasting
pork fat
USE IT TO
Make flaky biscuits
Moses!
Pure Tallow
RENDERED FROM
Beef suet
Everything you
need to eat,
drink, buy, and
do this month
21c
Penguin!
USE IT TO
Baste pan-seared
steak (see Cook
Like a Pro, page 86)
From $15;
fatworksfoods.com
Say You Have

One Day in
Durham, North
Carolina
10 a.m. Bialys from
the breadiacs at Loaf.
1 p.m. The lunch
special and all the
desserts at Roses
Meat Market
and Sweet Shop.
4 p.m. Check-in.
Two new hotels
(and their restaurants)
await: 21c Durham
(now open), which
houses chef Josh
Munchels Counting
House, and The
Durham, slated to
open in May.
A renovated bank
designed by the crew
behind L.A.s hip Ace
Hotel, it will feature
two restaurants
from Lantern chef
Andrea Reusing.
by
JULIA KRAMER
Holy Moses!
Bond Street Chocolates seven-inch-tall, 72 percent
dark chocolate re-creation of Michelangelos
Mos sculpture is the Passover centerpiece that
absolutely no one is expecting.$90; mouth.com
$25;
penguin.com
One gets used to it The not-so-reassuring tagline for Club-Mate (KLOOB Mah-tay, if you want to be
like that), the yerba matbased caffeine kick of Berlin hackers now taking off stateside. $5; club-mateusa.com
C R O I S S A N T S C R A P P Y At Beurrage bakery in Chicago,

Jeffrey Hallenbeck takes the scraps from his sourdough-leavened
croissants (laden with house-made cultured butter to boot), forms
them into strips, braids them, and bakes them in a Pullman tin
so theyre sliceable like toast. Welcome to the world, Croissant Loaf.
The croissant gets

even better.
Shelf-Free
Cookbooks
Penguins new
collection of
Cookery Postcards
provides the
pleasure of scanning
vintage cookbooks
sans storage anxiety.
Warning: You
may become too
attached to them to
actually mail one.
PHOTOGRAPHS BY DANNY KIM
PHOTOGRAPH: COURTESY 21C HOTELS (21C PENGUIN). ILLUSTRATIONS BY CLAIRE MCCRACKEN. FOR PRODUCT DETAILS, SEE SOURCEBOOK.
Clean
Lines
Onu Aldea, the 70-year-old Romanian handyman at Fat Rice

in Chicago, impressed chef Abe Conlon with a souvenir from a trip
home: homemade liquor. The two sourced local plums and
paired with CH Distillery to make 90-proof Onu Tuica Romaneasca
brandy, which Fat Rice now serves neat. eatfatrice.com
The Read
New Cookbook,
New You
Our favorite titles this spring
are mouthwatering, chic,
andoh, yeahhealthy
Fermented
Foods for
Vitality & Health
A case of the title
pretty much saying
it all. Dunja Gulins
book is for that
friend with a case
of the Bar Tartines
(ah, yes, a recipe
for rejuvelac!).
But recipes like
chanterelle salad
with yogurt cream
cheese are so
appealing, even a
tepid fermenter
might be intrigued.
April; $20
Simply Ancient
Grains
If you think grains
are something
you tack on as a
side, you need
Maria Speck in your
life. As in her first
book on the topic,
Speck comes up
with inspired ways
to incorporate
amaranth and its
friends into every
meal of the day,
from red rice
and beet cakes
to lemony millet
pudding. And she
does it with a
contagious passion.
A Modern
Way to Eat
Not only do Anna
Joness meat-free
recipes speak
to us (especially
beet bourguignon
and deep-dish
leek and greens
pie), her relaxed
tone and spirited
encouragement
make it feel as
though the Brit
food stylist really
is speaking to us.
Joness helpful and
instructive charts
dont just tell you
what to cook but
also teach you how.
April; $28
April; $35
My New Roots
Is it that Scandi
light or is Sarah
Brittons food really
this beautiful? The
first cookbook from
the woman behind
the titular blog is the
opiate for the rawhoney/coconut-oil/
hemp-seed-loving
masses. To her,
its not soup: Its
peace, love, and
harmony in a bowl.
Mr. Wilkinsons
Well-Dressed
Salads
Somehow the
eat-your-greens
medicine just goes
down easier when
the charming
Aussie chef Matt
Wilkinson is
administering it. His
leafy arrangements
look satisfying,
compelling, and fun.
March; $30
May; $28
A Girl and
Her Greens
This produce-heavy
cookbook from
April Bloomfield
is every bit as
appealing as her
wonderful meatheavy debut.
In it, she does
vegetables the only
way she knows how:
without an ounce
of preciousness or
preaching. Theres
not a dish in here
thatwe dont want
to eat at this
very moment, from
broccoli rabe
morning buns to
zaatar-spiced
vegetable chips to
roasted onions
with sage pesto.
Tucked amid all her
imaginative recipes,
Bloomfields Simple
Things essays are
flat-out good reads,
as well as reminders
that sometimes the
most basic way of
cooking something
can be the most
enjoyable.
March; $35
Im not trying
to make a big
statement. I just
love the way
boiled broccoli
rabe sort of bites
the back of your
mouth. I love how
creamy properly
cooked eggplant
gets. I could shuck
corn all day,
thinking about how
sweet itll taste.
April Bloomfield
WORD OF THE MONTH
Lucuma (LOO-koo-muh) a Peruvian fruit, usually

sold as a powder at health food stores. Britton
likes using it with dates to make a raw caramel.
ILLUSTRATION BY HISASHI OKAWA
by JULIA KRAMER
BA
> R EC I P E S, T I P S, A N D M E N U I D E AS F RO M O U R E X P E RTS
PA S S T H E
BREAD BASKET
fast,
easy,
fresh
GUTTER
Garlic Confit
Toast
4 SERVINGS
ACTIVE 30 MIN TOTAL 40 MIN
Cook cloves from 1
head garlic in cup
(1 stick) unsalted
butter in a small
covered saucepan
over medium-low
heat until golden
brown and very
soft, 1520 minutes.
Transfer to a medium
bowl; let cool.
Add 1 cup grated
Parmesan, 2 tsp.
chopped oregano,
1 tsp. grated lemon
zest, and tsp.
crushed red pepper
flakes to garlic
and mash to a paste;
season with salt.
Heat broiler.
Slice a baguette in
half lengthwise,
then crosswise. Broil,
cut side down, on
a foil-lined baking
sheet until golden
brown, about
2 minutes (watch
carefully). Let cool
slightly, then spread
cut side with garlic
paste. Broil until
cheese is golden
and bubbling, about
2 minutes. Slice.
Lush
confited
garlic takes
toasty,
cheesy
baguettes
to another
level.
BY CLAIRE SAFFITZ
PHOTOGRAPHS BY NICOLE FRANZEN
When Im desperate for spring produce

but nothing has hit the farmstand
yet, frozen green peas are a godsend.
Claire Saffitz
Spring Training
We remixed pasta e fagioli, turning
the brothy pasta into a welcome
party for our favorite seasonal
triumvirate: peas, mint, and ricotta
Fregola with Green Peas,

Mint, and Ricotta
ACTIVE 35 MIN - TOTAL 35 MIN
4 SERVINGS
1 cups fregola
Kosher salt
2 Tbsp. olive oil, plus more
for serving
2 oz. bacon (about 3 slices), chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup dry white wine
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup shelled fresh peas (from about
1 lb. pods) or frozen peas, thawed
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh mint, plus
leaves for serving
4 oz. ricotta
Cook fregola in a large pot of boiling
salted water until very al dente,
68 minutes. Drain pasta (do not rinse),
reserving 1 cup pasta cooking liquid.
Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over
medium and cook bacon, stirring often,
until bacon is brown around the edges,
about 5 minutes. Add onion and cook,
stirring occasionally, until bacon is crisp
and onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add wine, bring to a simmer, and
cook until skillet is almost dry, about
5 minutes. Add broth and bring to a
simmer. Add fregola and cook, stirring
often, until pasta is just al dente and
broth is thickened, about 5 minutes.
Taste and season with salt and pepper.
Add peas and chopped mint and cook,
stirring, until peas are warmed through,
about 2 minutes. Add pasta cooking
liquid as needed to adjust consistency.
Serve topped with ricotta, mint, and
cracked pepper and drizzled with oil.
GUTTER
FA S T, E A S Y,
FRESH
WHY WE...
PREFER PORK
SHOULDER
> Who needs
tenderloin?
Boneless pork
shoulder makes
amazing cutlets.
A Cutlet Above
Opposites attract: This bright,
sprightly salad is just the
thing to cut through the richness
of succulent pan-fried pork
Pork Shoulder Cutlets with

Fennel and Asparagus Salad
4 SERVINGS
1 lb. boneless pork shoulder
(Boston butt), fat trimmed to
", cut into 4 steaks
cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cups dried breadcrumbs
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

cup vegetable oil
Flaky sea salt
1 small fennel bulb, cored, thinly
sliced, plus 2 Tbsp. fennel fronds
6 asparagus, shaved lengthwise into
ribbons with a vegetable peeler
small red onion, thinly sliced
cup fresh parsley leaves
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice, plus
lemon wedges for serving
2 Tbsp. olive oil
Pound pork steaks between 2 layers
of plastic wrap to " thick. Place flour
in a shallow bowl. Lightly beat eggs in
another shallow bowl. Toss breadcrumbs
and cornstarch in a third shallow bowl;
season with kosher salt and pepper.
Pounding it thin
helps tenderize the
cut, and the wellmarbled meat stays
juicy. (See Prep
School, page 130,
for how to cut and
pound shoulder.)
Working one at a time, season

cutlets with kosher salt and pepper,
then dredge in flour, shaking off excess.
Transfer to bowl with egg and turn to
coat. Lift from bowl, allowing excess to
drip off. Coat with breadcrumb mixture,
pressing to adhere.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet
over medium-high. Working in 2 batches,
cook cutlets, shaking pan occasionally,
until golden brown and cooked through,
about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to
a wire rack; season with sea salt.
Combine fennel, fennel fronds,
asparagus, onion, and parsley in a
medium bowl. Toss with lemon juice and
olive oil; season with kosher salt and
pepper. Serve salad alongside cutlets
with lemon wedges for squeezing over.
See Prep
School,
page 130,
for an
asparagusribbon
how-to.
GUTTER
FA S T, E A S Y,
FRESH
FA S T, E A S Y,
FRESH
Pop the Collards

When dressing hardy raw greens,
its good to be aggressive.
Fortunately, weve got spicy ginger
and seedy flavor bombs on hand
Collard Greens Salad with

Ginger and Spicy Seed Brittle
4 SERVINGS
2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
1 tsp. finely grated peeled ginger
1 tsp. Aleppo pepper or tsp.
crushed red pepper flakes, divided
B U Y E RS
GUIDE
W H AT Y O U
N E E D TO
KNOW
ABOUT
COLLARD
GREENS
3 tsp. honey, divided

3 Tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. toasted sesame oil
Kosher salt
2 Tbsp. raw sunflower seeds
1 Tbsp. raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
1 Tbsp. raw sesame seeds
1 bunch collard greens (about
10 oz.), center ribs and stems
removed, leaves thinly sliced
Whisk vinegar, ginger, tsp. Aleppo
pepper, and 1 tsp. honey in a large bowl.
Whisk in oils; season with salt.
Combine remaining 2 tsp. honey,
remaining tsp. Aleppo pepper, and
> Look for bunches

with stiff stems
and broad, sturdy,
vibrant leaves.
Just like kale, raw
collards benefit
fro m a q u ic k
massage with oil
to soften them. In
fact, collards are
in the same family
as kale, so theyre
a g re a t s u b s t i t u t e
for that ubiquitous
green if youre
getting kaled out.
1 Tbsp. water in a small bowl. Toast

sunflower, pumpkin, and sesame seeds
in a dry medium skillet over medium
heat, tossing, until sesame seeds are
lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add
honey mixture and cook, stirring, until
seeds stick together in small clumps,
about 3 minutes. Scrape seed mixture
onto parchment paper; let cool. Break
into small clusters.
Toss greens and 2 tsp. dressing in a
large bowl; season with salt. Squeeze and
rub collards with your hands to tenderize
until glossy and darkened in color, about
30 seconds. Drizzle salad with more
dressing and serve topped with seeds.
FA S T, E A S Y,
FRESH
S C E N E Y S U N DA E S
Sundaes are all grown up
and appearing on restaurant
menus around the country.
The olive-oil ice cream sundae
at Narcissa in NYC inspired this
blood-orange version, which
has a delicious nostalgic effect.
L O V E YO U R
LEF TOVERS
This recipe makes
extra bloodorange curd,
and thats not a
bad thing. Try:
1
Do l l o p ing
it o nto sl ic e d
p o u nd c a ke
with whip p e d
c re a m .
The Layered Look

Something magical happens when
you spoon orange curd over vanilla
ice cream. And by magical, we
mean it tastes just like a Creamsicle
2
Spooning it over
meringues for
a new Pavlova.
3
Serving it
with scones or
p a n c a ke s .
Blood OrangeCurd Sundaes

with Olive Oil and Sea Salt
1
1
large eggs, room temperature

cup sugar
tsp. vanilla extract
Tbsp. finely grated blood
orange zest
cup fresh blood orange juice
cup fresh lemon juice
tsp. kosher salt
cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted
butter, cut into pieces
Vanilla ice cream, softly whipped
cream, olive oil, and flaky sea salt
(for serving)
Whisk eggs, sugar, and vanilla in a

medium bowl until pale and thick, about
4 minutes. Bring blood orange zest and
juice, lemon juice, and salt to a simmer
in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Whisking constantly, gradually add half of
juice mixture to egg mixture, then whisk
egg mixture into remaining juice mixture
in saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low
and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon,
until bubbles subside and mixture is thick
enough to coat spoon, about 3 minutes.
Off heat, whisk in butter a few pieces
at a time, incorporating completely
before adding more. Transfer curd to
a medium bowl and press plastic
wrap directly onto surface. Chill until
cold, at least 3 hours.
To serve, spoon ice cream into bowls
and top with curd and whipped cream.
Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt.
DO AHEAD: Curd can be made 5 days
ahead. Keep chilled.
FOOD STYLING BY REBECCA JURKEVICH. PROP STYLING BY KAITYLN DU ROSS. ILLUSTRATIONS BY JOE WILSON.
ACTIVE 25 MIN - TOTAL 3 HR 25 MIN

(INCLUDES CHILLING TIME)
4 SERVINGS
COOK
THIS NOW
RAMP RULES
ramped
up
You know its spring when chefs
start losing their spoons over
these wild leeks. Pickle them,
buttermilk-batter them, pure
themjust dont delay; theyll be
gone before you know it
THEN, KEEP
EM CLEAN
Ramps are often
caked in dirt.
To clean, soak
in cold water,
agitating gently
and giving dirt
time to fall
to the bottom
of the bowl. Lift
out; blot dry.
by C l a i re S a f f i t z
BLITZED
SEND IN A SUB
Try using ramp
bulbs in place
of scallions or
spring onions.
Garlicky, pungent
ramps set off pesto
pyrotechnics.
Ramp Pesto
Spaghetti
CANNED
With a mason jar and

vinegar, ramp season
lasts a little longer.
FRIED
Somewhere a
Bloomin Onion
is weeping.
C ant find
ramps?
See Prep
School,
page 130.
Blanch greens from

4 oz. ramps (about
a fistful) in a large
pot of boiling salted
water until wilted,
about 10 seconds.
Let cool in ice
water; drain and
squeeze out liquid.
Return pot of water
to a boil and cook
12 oz. spaghetti,
stirring occasionally,
until al dente;
drain, reserving 1
cup cooking liquid.
Meanwhile,
coarsely chop
2 ramp bulbs and
stalks (save or
pickle the rest) and
cup toasted
walnuts in a food
processor. Add
ramp greens,
cup olive oil, and
2 Tbsp. grated
Pecorino; process
to a coarse paste.
Season with salt.
Toss spaghetti
and cup cooking
liquid with pesto,
adding more
cooking liquid as
needed until pesto
coats pasta. Serve
topped with more
Pecorino and with
lemon wedges.
4 servings
Pickled Ramps
Trim greens from
8 oz. ramps
(2 handfuls); reserve
for another uselike
pesto! Pack bulbs
into a heatproof
1-pint jar along with
2 dried red chiles,
2 bay leaves,
2 tsp. fennel seeds,
and 1 tsp. black
peppercorns.
Bring 1 cup
white wine vinegar,
cup sugar,
1 Tbsp. kosher salt,
and 1 cup water to
a boil in a medium
saucepan, stirring
to dissolve. Pour
over ramps to cover.
Seal jar. Let cool,
then chill. Ramps
will keep 2 weeks.
Makes 1 pint
ButtermilkFried Ramps
Trim greens
from 8 oz. ramps
(2 handfuls);
reserve for another
use. Place 2 cups
buttermilk in
a shallow dish.
Combine 1 cup
all-purpose flour,
1 Tbsp. kosher
salt, 1 tsp. black
pepper, and tsp.
cayenne pepper
in another shallow
dish. Coat ramps in
flour mixture, then
buttermilk, then
flour mixture again.
Pour vegetable
oil into a large pot
to a depth of 2";
heat over mediumhigh until a deepfry thermometer
registers 350. Fry
ramps until golden
and crisp, about
2 minutes. Drain
on paper towels;
season with salt.
Serve with lemon
wedges. 2 servings
FOOD STYLING BY REBECCA JURKEVICH
USE THEM
OR LOSE THEM
Store uncleaned
ramps wrapped
in damp paper
towels inside
a plastic bag in
your fridge.
The leaves wilt
quickly, so try to
use them within
two days.
THE
PA R T Y
easter
sunday
THE MENU
CA R ROT TA RT W I T H R I C OT TA & H E R B S
ROS SPRITZER
SMASHED TWICEC O O K E D P O TAT O E S
DUCK BREAST
W I T H M U S TA R D G R E E N S , T U R N I P S &
RADISHES
R H U B A R B -A L M O N D C A K E
A stunning rainbow carrot tart,

crisp-skinned duck breasts,
and an unforgettable rhubarb
dessert set the stage for an
elegant, leisurely gathering
by A l i s o n Ro m an
GUTTER
Easter brunch
may conjure up
images of pastel
frocks, bunny
costumes, and
Cadbury Creme
Eggs. This year
were ditching
the baked-hamand-bonnets
affair in favor
of a casual lunch
full of springy,
vibrant food. The
best part? This
menu is designed
to impress your
family and friends
while allowing
you to maintain
your sanity. That
means makeahead dishes,
a laid-back
cocktail, and
food that can
be enjoyed all
day longwithout
sending you back
and forth to the
kitchen. So heres
to a new Easter:
breaking free
of old traditions
and creating new
ones. (P.S. If you
want to keep the
Cadbury Eggs,
we wont judge.)
P H OTO G R A P H S B Y C H R I S TO P H E R T E S TA N I
THE DRINK: ROS SPRITZER
Place 2 lemon slices, 4 dashes

Peychauds bitters, and
oz. St-Germain (elderflower
liqueur) in each rocks
glass. Add ice; top off with
4 oz. sparkling ros.
Smashed Twice-Cooked Potatoes

with Leeks and Green Garlic
ACTIVE 1 HR - TOTAL 1 HR 15 MIN
8 SERVINGS You can steam and crush
the potatoes in the morning if youd like.
The finished dish is great at room temp.
2 lb. medium Yukon Gold potatoes
cup olive oil, plus more for serving
2 leeks, dark-green parts discarded,
cut into 1" pieces
4 green garlic bulbs, white and
pale-green parts only, or 2 garlic
cloves, thinly sliced
1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
Steam potatoes in a steamer basket in
a covered pot filled with 2" water until
tender, 1520 minutes. Transfer potatoes
to a plate; let cool. Press with your hand
to flatten until skins split and some
flesh is exposed (a few may fall apart).
Heat half of cup oil in a large skillet
over medium-high. Add half of potatoes;
season with salt and pepper. Cook,
tossing occasionally, until potatoes start
Dont splurge
on a fancy
sparkling ros.
BAs Wine
Insider,
David Lynch,
recommends:
to brown, 810 minutes. Add half of leeks

and garlic; cook, tossing, until potatoes
are brown and crisp and leeks are golden
and soft, about 4 minutes. Transfer to
a large bowl. Repeat with remaining oil,
potatoes, leeks, and garlic.
Add lemon zest and juice to potatoes
and toss well; season with salt and
pepper. Serve drizzled with more oil.
Carrot Tart with Ricotta and Herbs

ACTIVE 40 MIN - TOTAL 1 HR 15 MIN
8 SERVINGS For photos that show how
to roll, score, and bake this showstopping
tart, see Prep School, page 128.
2 cups ricotta
cup heavy cream
3 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
1 small onion, thinly sliced
4 large carrots (about 8 oz.),
scrubbed, thinly sliced into coins
1 package frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 large egg, beaten to blend
cup coarsely chopped fresh chives
2 Tbsp. small dill sprigs
1 Gruet NV Brut Ros ($12) Maybe

youve seen that this comes from New
Mexico and passed. Next time, dont.
2 Lucien Albrecht NV Cremant
dAlsace Brut Ros ($16) Silken,
refined French sparklerand a steal.
3 Segura Viudas NV Cava Brut Ros
($10) Firm, spicy, dry, and crazily
inexpensive for the quality.
Preheat oven to 425. Whisk ricotta

and cream in a small bowl; season
with salt and pepper.
Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet
over medium-high. Cook onion, stirring
occasionally, until soft and starting to
brown, about 5 minutes. Add carrots and
cook, tossing occasionally, 2 minutes;
season with salt and pepper and set aside.
Lightly roll out pastry on parchment
paper just to smooth out creases.
Transfer on paper to a baking sheet.
Lightly score a 1" border around pastry.
Brush with egg; bake until golden and
slightly puffed, 1015 minutes.
Remove from oven and spread
ricotta mixture over pastry, staying within
border. Scatter reserved onion and
carrots over top. Bake until carrots are
tender, onion is starting to caramelize,
and pastry is golden brown and baked
through, 3035 minutes. Let cool.
Just before serving, toss herbs and
remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in a bowl; season
with salt and pepper. Scatter over tart.
DO AHEAD: Tart can be baked
6 hours ahead. Store tightly wrapped
at room temperature.
These breezy
cocktails are the
kind of thing
you can drink all
a f te r n o o n .
GUTTER
THE
PA R T Y
> easter
lunch
Duck Breast with Mustard

Greens, Turnips, and Radishes
ACTIVE 1 HR - TOTAL 1 HR
8 SERVINGS Dont fear the fat; most
of it will render, leaving a deliciously
crisp browned layer on top.
3 lb. boneless duck breasts (34)
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
cup Dijon mustard
2 Tbsp. English mustard powder
2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
4 radishes, thinly sliced
4 small turnips, scrubbed, thinly
sliced, plus 2 cups torn turnip
greens or kale
6 cups torn mustard greens; plus
any mustard flowers (optional)
1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
Flaky sea salt
Preheat oven to 400. Score fat side
of duck breasts " deep in a crosshatch
pattern; season both sides with kosher
salt and pepper. Heat 1 Tbsp. vegetable
oil in a large ovenproof skillet, preferably
cast iron, over medium. Cook 2 duck
breasts, skin side down, until fat is
rendered and surface is deeply browned
and crisp, 1015 minutes; transfer to a
plate. Wipe out skillet and repeat with
remaining duck and 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil.
Arrange all duck breasts in skillet, fat
side up, and roast in oven until an instantread thermometer inserted into the center
of breasts registers 135, 58 minutes.
Transfer to a cutting board and let rest at
least 5 minutes and up to 2 hours.
Whisk Dijon mustard, mustard powder,
lemon juice, and 3 Tbsp. olive oil in a
small bowl; season mustard sauce with
kosher salt and pepper.
Toss radishes, turnips, greens, vinegar,
and remaining 2 Tbsp. olive oil in a large
bowl; season with kosher salt and pepper.
Thinly slice duck. Scatter greens
over a platter (or two) and top with duck.
Sprinkle with sea salt and serve with
mustard sauce alongside.
Your menu, your

choice. Serve the
c arrot tar t as
an ap p e t ize r, or
set everything out
at o nce it al l
works together.
T H E P L A N : M A K E I T E ASY
( L I K E S U N D AY M O R N I N G )
THE NIGHT
BEFORE
Bake the cake.
Dont worry
about it drying
out: The almonds
in the batter help
keep the cake
moist for days.
THE
MORNING OF
Bake the carrot
tart. Its good
dare we say
betterat room
temperature.
WHILE THE
TART BAKES
Cook the duck
and potatoes. To
ensure the duck
breast stays rosy
and juicy inside,
wait until just
before serving
to slice it.
BEFORE GUESTS
ARRIVE
Who wants to
wait for a drink?
Right before
party time, set
up rocks glasses
prepped with
lemon slices,
St-Germain, and
bitters. As your
guests arrive,
fill glasses with
ice and top
with chilled ros.
BEFORE
SERVING
Once youve
got a full house,
finish the carrot
tart with the
herb salad, toss
those mustard
greens with
vinaigrette,
and slice the
duck breasts.
GUTTER
THE
PA R T Y
> easter
lunch
THE
PA R T Y
> easter
lunch
GET THE LOOK

Easter tables can get a bit cloying with pastels,
says stylist Carla Gonzalez-Hart, who set the table for
these pages. She counteracts those clichs by using
cooler-toned flowers, a subtle block-printed linen
throw from Brooklyn designer Caroline Z Hurley as
a tablecloth ($140; carolinezhurley.com), and a big
blue-accented cup from L .A. ceramist Ben Medansky
($40; benmedansky.com) as a vase (see page 62).
Rhubarb-Almond Cake
ACTIVE 40 MIN - TOTAL 2 HR
8 SERVINGS It might feel like youre
beating the batter for a long time,
but thats what gives this cake an
airy lift. Stay with it!
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter,
room temperature, plus
more for pan
cup plus 3 Tbsp. sugar, plus
more for pan
1 lb. rhubarb stalks, trimmed
1 cups all-purpose flour
cup blanched almonds
1 tsp. baking powder
tsp. kosher salt
vanilla bean, split lengthwise
2 large eggs
cup plain Greek yogurt or
sour cream
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: One 11x8" tart

pan or one 9"-diameter tart pan with
removable bottom
Preheat oven to 350. Butter tart pan and

sprinkle with sugar, tapping out excess.
Slice rhubarb in half lengthwise (quarter
if very large). Set 8 of the prettiest
pieces aside for the top of the cake;
chop remaining rhubarb into " pieces.
Pulse flour, almonds, baking powder,
and salt in a food processor until
almonds are finely ground (texture
should be sandy).
Place 1 cup butter and cup sugar
in a large bowl. Scrape in seeds from
vanilla bean; reserve pod for another
use. Using an electric mixer on high
speed, beat until light and fluffy, about
4 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time,
beating to blend first egg before adding
second. Beat until mixture is pale and

fluffy, about 4 minutes.
Reduce speed to low and gradually
add dry ingredients, followed by yogurt.
Beat, scraping down the sides of bowl
as needed, just to combine (batter will
be thick). Fold in chopped rhubarb
and scrape batter into prepared pan.
Smooth batter and arrange reserved
rhubarb over top; sprinkle with remaining
3 Tbsp. sugar.
Place tart pan on a large rimmed
baking sheet (to catch any rogue juices)
and bake, rotating once, until cake is
golden brown and rhubarb on top is soft
and beginning to brown, 7080 minutes.
Transfer to a wire rack and let cake cool
before removing from pan.
DO AHEAD: Cake can be baked
3 days ahead. Keep tightly wrapped
at room temperature.
FOOD STYLING BY REBECCA JURKEVICH. PROP STYLING BY CARLA GONZALEZ-HART. HAND MODEL: DARIO M./ WILHELMINA.
ILLUSTRATION BY JOE WILSON.
A
rectangular
tart pan is
ideal for
showing off
rhubarbs
long stalks.
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S P EC I A L
S ECT I O N
For info on the products in this story,
see Sourcebook on page 133.
working lunch
An
industrial
hood is
masked
with
plaster so
it blends
right in.
If all office kitchens were as stylish

and functionalas these,
Chipotle would go out of business
by Christine Muhlke
GUTTER
This oldworld
Lac anche
stove is in
a jewelr y
store. Turn
the page to
learn more.
P H O T O G R A P H S B Y D O U G L A S LY L E T H O M P S O N
2 of 4
SPECIAL
SECTION
> kitchen
design
Jewelry stores
are intimidating.
The idea of
the kitchen is
to get rid of
that feeling.
IRENE
NEUWIRTH
Everyone who
comes to my house
hangs out in the
kitchen, so I wanted
to see what people
would do if we had
one in the store,
says L.A. jeweler
Irene Neuwirth of
her luxe Melrose
Place boutiquea
third of which she
dedicated to
cooking. Naturally,
everyones pulling
up a seat.
Irene Neuwirth
CUSTOM
WOODWORK
Pamela Shamshiri
of Commune Design
created these
beveled accents to
look like Neuwirths
teardrop earrings.
Strips of scalloped
wood were simply
glued to the cabinets
and painted.
SUBTLE
SCONCES
Shamshiri
chose these
brass fixtures by
Nickey Kehoe
because theyre
underdesigned:
They feel classic,
and you cant
place them.
Neuwirth just, you

know, making
a salad between
celebrity
appointments.
BIG ART
Hanging art in your

kitchen is a power
move. This massive
equestrian painting
adds yet another
delightful focal
point to the overthe-top room.
I insisted on
painting the
wood floors
white like Id
recently done
at home.
I should have
learned!
Theyre not
the easiest to
maintain.
B R A S S H A R D WA R E
Brass is the closest

metal to my jewelry,
Neuwirth says.
I like the warmth
it brings. And it
definitely feels new.
These custom legs
are undersize, to
mimic her designs.
TA B L E
When not used for

client lunches,
bourbonapple cider
staff parties, and
impromptu hangs,
the Commune for
Environment walnut
table becomes an
island for prepping.
Neuwir th hosts
dinners here
with chefs from
Alma, Sqirl, and
Son of a Gun.
PHOTOGRAPH BY SPENCER LOWELL (STORE INTERIOR)
Learn from
My Mistake
3 of 4
SPECIAL
SECTION
> kitchen
design
APPLIANCES
The gridded maple structure gives

the appe arance of tidiness, while subtly
encouraging users to keep it ne at.
lowest price and

chose the cleanest,
most generic-looking
items. Theres no
handle on the front

of the refrigerator
or dishwasher, he
points out.
Im hell-bent on moving past the

mason jars and reclaimed wood
that have dominated Brooklyn.
Br yan Boyer
MAKESHIFT
SOCIETY
LIGHTING
Boyer wanted a twist

on exposed-filament
bulbs, so he found
these Waterfall
Cord Pendants
from Cedar & Moss
and put them on
a dimmerideal
for spontaneous
cocktail parties.
TA B L E L E G S
PORTRAITS
The only splurge in

the kitchen. These
ceramic and wood
clamp legs from
Dutch company De
Vorm ($600 for a
set of four) hold up
a solid core door.
Some of the
Kickstarter funders
were honored with
portraits by Julia
Rothman. Print-ondemand company
Spoonflower turned
the images into
wallpaper for the
hallway around
the corner.
Learn from
My Mistake
We thought
itd be a great
idea to have
everything
on open
shelves, but
you really do
need a place
to store the
less glamorous
items.
C ontinued on page 76 >
PROP STYLING BY BOBBI LIN
When designing
a co-working
space for the
creative sector
(a.k.a. freelancers) in
Brooklyn, a kitchen
that encourages
mingling is key.
And it has to be, well,
creative (a.k.a.
cheap). Thats why
Makeshift Society
architect Bryan Boyer
(above) built a
conversation piece,
skipping cabinets
and showing the
maple skeleton.
When shopping
homedepot.com,
Boyer filtered by
4 of 4
SPECIAL
SECTION
> kitchen
design
In our old kitchen,

a windowless
room in Midtown,
we managed to
host intimate
dinners with the
likes of Alice
Waters and throw
ragers with chefs
like Massimo
Bottura. So
when the BA
Kitchen moved
to One World
Trade Center,
we asked Gensler
architects to
build us the
perfect party
space. (And video
studio by day)
The vibe is urbantraditional, with

hand-cast-looking
subway tiles,
raised-grain walnut
shelves, and
lacquered gray
cabinet fronts with
Japanese pulls.
Everything has a
craft element,
Mark Gensler says.
THE BAR
Pro bartenders
will feel at home
here, thanks to sinks,
refrigerators, an
ice machineeven
a backlit booze
shelf. But it was
also designed so
guests can serve
themselves at the
marble-topped
walnut counter.
A kitchen
with a full bar?
Pretty much
my dream
come true.
Appliances from
Jenn-Air, Moen,
and Nest balance
high use and
high design.
Adam Rapoport,
editor in chief
Learn
from Our
Mistake
Trying to
vent a kitchen
on the 35th
floor of a
skyscraper
that requires
approval
from the Port
Authority of
New York and
New Jersey?
Rapoport
asks. Yeah,
not so easy.
S E T T I N G T H E TA B L E
Calvin Klein Homes

creative director,
Amy Mellen, chose
her favorite pieces
for BA, from kitting

out the Datesweiser
walnut dining table
to dressing up
the open shelving.
Another day
at the office
Rapopor t with
C laire Saffitz
(left) and
Alison Roman.
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BON
APPTIT
T H E D E TA I L S
A BDDW credenza
and Lindsey Adelman
light enhance the
already stunning view.
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ADDRESSES
OF THE
R E S TA U R A N T S
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O N PA G E 1 3 3 .
chowing
las vegas
Everyone wants to be a
food critic, right? Well, we
challenged Ike Barinholtz
from The Mindy Project
to spend a weekend eating
like one in Vegas. Heres
his story of survival
Because
eating and
drinking
for 12 hours
made me
hungry, I had
to grab a
slice of pizza
and reenact a
moment from
the film Big.
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEX LAU
B I G FAT
WEEKEND
> l a s ve g a s
Spending a weekend
in Las Vegas eating
like a professional
food critic on someone
Mickey Rapkin
EAT LIKE IKE

After we convinced Barinholtz to go
to Vegas and consume a silly amount
of food, we came up with an itinerary.
We wanted to bend but not break him.
Eating ten meals in 24 hours is an epic
challenge for both mind and body.
Clockwise from top

left: Gyro tacos at
Carson Kitchen; feeling
(and looking) fancy at
Petrossian Bar; Whiskey
Smash cocktail at
Oak & Ivy; in recovery
mode at Aria Resort.
DAY 1 :
S AT U R DAY
custard at O Face Doughnuts. It seems
8 A . M . Barinholtz and his wife fly from
L.A. to Las Vegas, leaving their baby at like the characters in Pineapple Express
home with a sitter. Not having to turn created that one.
around and apologize to people because 2 P.M. Barinholtz takes a nap at Aria
your baby is crying is a treat.
Resort. As you get older, you do need to
lie down after a big meal. We fell asleep
12 P.M. He destroys gyro tacos and
a plate of deviled eggs at Carson as hard as we couldfor 17 minutes.
Kitchen. Im not even a fan of deviled 3 P.M. Im not a 1-percenter. Im a man
eggs, he says. Theyre something you of the people. But I do love caviar (in
might see an extra on Mad Men eating. this case with super-cold, super-smooth
But these came topped with caviar and Beluga vodka from Russia. The server
bacon. As for the restaurants location, told us how much a bottle cost, and I
Downtown Vegas is like an Old West clutched my chest. It tasted like Fiji
towna little more spread out, and water!). After downing fistfuls of roe
theres no Eiffel Tower in the middle. at the Bellagio spot Petrossian, Barinholtz is treated to a sensible plate of
1:30 P.M. Dessert is a Cinnamon Toast
Crunch doughnut filled with cereal-milk finger sandwiches, which makes him
laugh: The sandwiches were adorable. But youre following caviar and
C arson Kitchen has a swear
jar. It was our first stop in Vegas,
some of the best vodka Ive ever had. Its
and by the time I had left the
kind
of like the Rolling Stones opening
restaurant, I was already down
for your cousins band.
something like two grand.
GUTTER
elses dime sounds easy,

right? Maybe not. Ike
Barinholtz, co-star of The
Mindy Project, was tasked
to test-drive a dozen of
Vegass newest spots, from
downtowns Carson Kitchen
to both Giadas and Guys
mega restaurants to Bazaar
Meat, where he toured
the showy dry-aged-meat
locker. There was prime
rib that had been aged
since World War II and, you
know, woolly-mammoth
ribs, Barinholtz says.
He didnt go into this
weekend blindly; he had a
methodical (if cautious)
plan of attack: I was going
to take one bite of everything,
but that instantly went out
the window, says Barinholtz,
who recently lost 25 pounds.
I wasnt gonna skinnyactress this. Of lunch at Guy
Fieris Vegas Kitchen, he says
with a laugh: They brought
out this burger with, like,
two patties, cheese, bacon,
mac and cheese, ham, a
roast chicken, and a human
baby. The experience
was so decadent, his wife,
Erica Hanson (a CPA-type
person, he says), had
to remind him what was at
stake. Over and over she
said, Take it easy. Remember
what were doing here.
So how did he do? Heres
his hour-by-hour diary.
I ate so many fish eggs

this weekend that I
am now pregnant with
a six-pound salmon.
5:30 P.M. Predinner drinks at Oak &

DAY 2 :
Ivy, where they had a very nice hip- S U N DAY
ster bartender whose mustache was, I
think, connected to his suspenders. We 8 A . M . Exercise! Ill turn into Orson
had two whiskey-based cocktails called Welles minus the genius aspectif
Whiskey Fizzers or something. They had, I dont exercise. Running on the Strip
like, 266 ingredients in them. I love a is impossible. Barinholtz does 100 pushgood fancy cocktail, but sometimes you ups in his room instead.
just want a whiskey.
1 0 A . M . The couple drinks their break8 P. M . Barinholtz eats almost every- fast at Bound at the Cromwell. Worldthing at Jos Andrss new steakhouse, renowned bartender Salvatore Calabrese
Bazaar Meat: more caviar, suckling serves up whiskey cocktails because, well,
pig, and foie gras cotton candy. He is Why not?
initially skeptical of Andrss famous
foie gras dish, until he takes a second
The only people Ive ever seen
to think about it. Its light sugar comdrink whiskey before breakfast
bined with rich fat. Its the single greatest thing in the world.
were Nicolas Cage in Leaving
10 P.M. It was at this point my wife fell
Las Vegasand me.
into a food coma. R.I.P. Meanwhile, I ate
tacos made from salmon skin and the
best ramen ever at Yusho. It had every 12 P.M. At her new spot, Giada, Giada De
single ingredient on the planet in it.
Laurentiis combines two of Barinholtzs
favorite things in the world: carbonara
MIDNIGHT He does as the Romans
would: Negronis at the Lobby Bar at and pizza. I would like to nominate
Caesars Palace, pizza from the out- Giada for a Nobel Prize.
post of Brooklyns legendary Di Fara, 1 : 3 0 P. M . Our last stop was at Guy
and blackjack. Bartender Tony Abou- Fieris Vegas Kitchen & Bar for a lemon
Ganim made me my 50th cocktail of the sorbet palate cleanser, but they gave me
day. I was enjoying myself, even though a crazy burger and an avalanche of fries
my face said acute liver failure.
instead. I ate it.
Barinholtz hopes the carbonara pizza at Giada

will soon be available for deliveryin L.A.
From left: The one-bite foie gras cotton candy

at Bazaar Meat; for his final meal in Vegas,
Barinholtz didnt mess around, with an overstuffed
burger from Guy Fieris Vegas Kitchen & Bar.
WELL
MEET YOU
POOLSIDE
AT THE
MGM GRAND
And Emeril
Lagasse will
be there
too! Emerils
New Orleans
Seafood
Extravaganza
at the MGMs
Producers
Pool is one of
24 events at
this years 9th
annual Vegas
Uncorkd by
Bon Apptit.
This is Vegas,
so expect bigname chefs
(Vongerichten!
Ramsay!) and
late, late nights
at participating
resorts Aria,
Caesars Palace,
Bellagio, and
MGM Grand.
Well see you
April 2326 at
the festival,
right? Check
out vegas
uncorked.com
for more info.
HOWD
HE DO?
We gotta be
honest, we
were worried
about Ike
and Erica, but
they killed it.
Actually, we
got full just
looking at the
pictures of all
the food and
drink. Cmon,
they ended
their trip with
breakfast
cocktails, more
pizza, and a
burger the size
of their kids
head. So, Ike,
if the acting
thing doesnt
work out,
weve got a
job for you.
GROOMING AND MAKEUP BY TYLER J AND BIANCA S FOR AMELIA C & CO. ILLUSTRATIONS BY JOE WILSON.
B I G FAT
WEEKEND
> l a s ve g a s
We asked
eight of our favorite
chefs to school us on
their signature dishes.
After hours in their kitchens,
we emerged with the tips,
tricks, and techniques that
elevate a good dish to
an unforgettable one.
Heres all you
need to...
Photographs by
Michael Graydon
+ Nikole Herriott
Illustrations by
Joe Wilson
What, youve
never fried
a porterhouse
before? See
our pro tips on
page 94.
Watch us cook these

recipes (like a pro)
at bonappetit.com/clap
Rub a little
butter on top
before serving (more
butter = more shine!),
then sprinkle with
fleur de sel and
chives. Eat!
A proper French
omelet has no
brown on the outside,
is runny within, and
is not overfilled
(sorry, Western
omelet).
Lefebvre serves his

omelet with lettuces in
a mustardy vinaigrette.
For our version, go to
bonappetit.com/clap
THE PRO
LUDO LEFEBVRE
C H E F / P E T I T T RO I S / LOS A N G E L E S
Its All About

the Technique
3. Season Subtly
Ludos Omelet
2 large eggs (insanely fresh)
2 Tbsp. unsalted Europeanstyle butter, room
temperature, plus more
for serving
Kosher salt
Freshly ground white
pepper
1 oz. Boursin Pepper Cheese
Fleur de sel
1 Tbsp. finely chopped
fresh chives
ILLUSTRATIONS BY CHRIS PHILPOT (ICONS). WORK CHEFS APRON, OPENER, TILITCHEFGOODS.COM.
Pour eggs into the pan and season

with kosher salt and white pepper
(not black, so you dont overwhelm
the flavor of the eggs). An omelet
is as much about tasting the eggs
as the fillings, Lefebvre says.
4. Get Moving
Using a rubber spatula, stir eggs
quickly and constantly in a rough
figure-eight pattern while moving
skillet in a circular motion. Periodically scrape down the sides of the
pan so that overcooked bits wont
ruin your omelet.
5. Barely There
1. Whisk It Good
This omelet is as smooth
as crme brle. To
achieve this texture,
whisk eggsand fresh
eggs are keyin a medium bowl until very, very
well combined (were
talking no strands of egg
white remaining, but be
careful not to incorporate too much air). Want
to get super fussy about
it? Strain beaten eggs
though a fine-mesh sieve
into a small bowl.
When Americas most radical French chef opened

his dream bistro last year, the hottest dish turned out to
be the most elemental: a classic omelet. Sumptuous,
custardy, and filled with peppery Boursin cheese, it
was a revelation. I quickly set about trying to replicate
it at homehow hard could it be? Turns out the dish
requires exacting technique and patienceboth of which
I did not have. After some cajoling on my part, Lefebvre
agreed to mentor me. Dozens of eggs later, my omelet
game is ninja-strong. Hugh Garvey
KEY
INGREDIENT
Boursin
Pepper Cheese
Soft, spreadable,
and stocked at
the supermarket,
it provides
lushness and
a flavor boost.
Its the Velveeta
of France,
Lefebvre says.
As soon as the eggs begin

to coagulate, about
2 minutes, shake the skillet to settle any uncooked
egg. The eggs should be
nearly cooked through
underneath but still runny
on top. Lift an edge of
the omelet to check that
its holding together. If it
does, its ready to fill. Take
pan off the heat and let sit
1 minute.
6. Cheese It
Dollop the Boursin

across the center of
2. Butter Better
the eggs (it melts so
$7; igourmet.com
Place 1 Tbsp. butter in
smoothly, Lefebvre says)
a cold 8" nonstick skillet
at a slight angle from the
and melt over medium heat. The
skillets handle. This positioning
butter doesnt just keep the omelet
cleverly sets you up to grip the
from sticking, it also adds savorihandle with your left hand and flip
ness, so use the good stuff. Oh, and
the omelet onto your plate when
if it sizzles, its too hot.
the time comes.
Mixed
Motions
Your
nonstick
skillet should
have no
nicks on its
surface.
Keeping the
pan moving
while stirring
your eggs is
a lot like patting
your head while
rubbing your
stomach: It takes
practice. But all
that movement
results in velvety,
evenly cooked
curdsthe stuff
great omelets
are made of.
7. Lets Roll
8. Tip and Flip
Starting at the edge closest to you,

use your spatula to gently roll up the
omelet at about 1" intervals. When
youre about halfway through, add
1 Tbsp. butter to the skillet. It will
help prevent any sticking and adds
a pretty sheen to the eggs.
With your spatula, finish rolling up

the omelet, then tip the skillet up
and over the plate, using the spatula to help you flip over the omelet
so it sits seam side down on the
(warmed) plate. To finish, top with
fleur de sel and chives. Makes 1
Cooking an omelet should

be quiet. You want to hear
almost nothing.
LU D O L E F E BV R E
I F I TS B ROW N ,
T U R N I T D OW N !
The secret to nailing this dish

is keeping the heat gentle.
Your ready-to-fill omelet
should NOT have any color
on the bottom. And the top
should still be runny, or as
the French say, baveuse
a word often used to describe
a drooling dog (yum!).
Low heat, high returns.
A P R I L 2 0 1 5 B O N A P P E T I T.C O M 89
AUDREY SAUNDERS
OW N E R / P EG U C LU B / N E W YO R K C I T Y
Mixology Starts
with the Martini
Classic Martini
The hardest things to master are often the simplest.

Take the martini. Put gin and vermouth in a glass and
youre good to go, right? Not quite. With only two
ingredientsthree if you count the twist (and we
do)theres no room for error. Ingredients matter,
tools matter, techniques matter. So I met up with
Saunders, one of the forces behind Americas cocktail
revolution. After an afternoon of cracking, mixing,
and twisting, I knew what she meant when she told me:
A martini is all about confidence. Dawn Perry
More icy
surface area
means faster chilling
and less dilution, so
we crack the cubes
instead of using
them whole.
4 oz. Beefeater gin

oz. Noilly Prat dry
vermouth
1 lemon
1. Nice Ice, Baby
Hold a large ice cube in the center
of your palm. Use the back of a bar
spoon (really, any spoon will work) to
crack it into smaller jagged pieces.
Transfer ice to a mixing glass and
repeat until youve got enough
cracked ice to fill glass.
2. A Smooth Mix
Add gin and vermouth (it doesnt
matter what order). Just like in cooking, you should taste your ingredients separately and try to pair them
thoughtfully (see chart at right for
other Saunders pairings).
3. Its All in the Wrist

Bond was wrong. Shaking breaks up
the ice, which leads to overdiluted
martinis. Some dilution is good; it
softens the spirits so you can taste
the botanicals, not just the heat of
the alcohol. Rapidly stir 50 times
count to 50, for real!in a circular
motion; the outside of the glass will
be very cold and frosty.
Your hand
transfers heat.
Thats why pros never
grab the glass while
stirring; they just rest
a thumb on the rim
to steady it.
Using a Hawthorne strainer, which

fits snugly over the top of a mixing
glass, or a slotted spoon (in a pinch),
strain martini into a chilled Nick and
Nora glass. Strain any remaining
martini into a sidecar (use a minicarafeon ice, of course), possibly
the greatest drinking add-on ever
invented. Makes 1
Gin is the backbone

of a martiniand
each brand has its
own particular flavor
and character. Dry
vermouth, a fortified
wine, plays the
sidekick role. The
key to a nuanced
martini is balancing
the flavor profiles of
both spirits. You dont
want an aggressive
gin overpowering a
delicate vermouth,
or vice versa. Heres
Saunderss cheat
sheet for pairing her
favorite gins and
vermouths, from
subtle to robust.
G in
4. No Strain, No Gain
Pair It
Perfectly
Ve rmout h
P LY M O U T H
DOLIN
B O M BAY
M A RT I N I
& ROSS I
E XT R A D RY
FO R DS
N O I L LY
P R AT
TANQUERAY/
BEEFEATER
N O I L LY
P R AT
D O T H E T W I ST
A lemon twist is the classic way to incorporate citrus notes into
a martini. Heres how to do it: 1 Use a small knife to remove a 1"
piece of peel, including some of the white pith. 2 From a distance
of 4 or 5 inches, squeeze peel over drink to express oils. The heavier,
more bitter oils will fall to the counter, while the lighter, sweeter
oils will hit the drink. 3 Rub the outside of the peel around the rim of
the glass, then gently float it on top of the cocktail, yellow side up.
FOOD STYLING BY RICKY AGUSTIN (MARTINI)
THE PRO
P RO TO O L S
A Nick and
Nora glass holds
a civilized 6-oz.
portion, which means
it will still be cold
when you take
the last sip.
Not only is the

right cocktail gear
essential, it looks
cool. Find everything
at cocktail
kingdom.com.
Mixing glass
Building a cocktail
in glass means you
can see everything
youve added. Plus,
glass takes longer to
chill than stainless
steel, ensuring
youll never understir your drink.
Bar spoon
The right one is long
enough to reach the
bottom of a mixing
glass while allowing
enough room to
hold it comfortably
from the top.
Without
vermouth,
a martini is
just a glass
of gin.
AU D R E Y SAU N D E RS
Silicone ice
cube trays
The 1.25" size makes
ice that resembles
Kold-Draft, the
industry-standard ice
machine. Marvel at
the uniform cubes!
Hawthorne
strainer
The bartenders
workhorse, it fits
tightly inside a
mixing glass for tidy
ice-free pouring.
Jigger
Dont eyeball!
This helps you nail
the ratios every
time. The models
with a 2-oz. and
1-oz. pour are the
most versatile.
THE PRO
CHRISTIAN PUGLISI
C H E F / R E L / C O P E N H AG E N
A Burning
Desire for Flavor
Blackened Cabbage
with Kelp
Brown Butter
1 Tbsp. grapeseed oil
1 medium green cabbage
(about 1 lb.), halved
4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
2 1" pieces dried kombu
10 basil leaves
2 tsp. apple cider vinegar
Flaky sea salt
1. Face Plant
Heat oil in a carbon-steel or castiron pan over medium-high, then
add half of cabbage (save the other
half for Mondays stir-fry), cut side
down. Cook, undisturbed (yep, dont
move it), until the underside is nearly
blackened, 1015 minutes. When
you start worrying that its completely burned and possibly ruined,
youll know youre doing it right.
2. Butter Up
Reduce heat to medium-low and
add butter (yes, half a stick, but
relaxmost of it will never make
it onto the plate), shaking the pan
to help it get in, around, and under
the cabbage. When it foams, tilt the
pan toward you and spoon the nowbrowning butter up and over the top
of cabbage 30 seconds.
Charring vegetables has been a cheffy thing for a

few years now, but no one practices blackened magic
like Christian Puglisi. After luring the Michelin-starred
chef to my Brooklyn kitchen, I found myself watching as
he cooked a humble halved cabbage until its cut side
was as dark as the carbon-steel pan it was sitting in.
A bath of nutty, near-black butter rendered the layers
tender and sweet. (You can take butter much further
than most people think, Puglisi assured me.) Sold!
Heres to embracing the dark side. Carla Lalli Music
3. Work the Core

Continue cooking and basting every
3 or 4 minutes, making sure to hit
the thick core end of the cabbage
as well as the top. The butter will
get very dark, and thats fineadd a
knob or two more if needed to bring
it back from the brink. Remember,
most of it will stay in the pan.
4. Seek Kelp
L AY E R 3
Liberal doses
of molten, briny
brown butter give
the top few layers
of the cabbage an
unctuous, savory
quality.
Meanwhile, grind kombu to a powder in a spice mill (or use a mortar

and pestle). Youre about to add
another layer of flavor. After the
cabbage has been cooking 1012
minutes, add the kelp powder to
the butter; baste the cabbage again.
5. Testing, Testing
Cabbage is a dense, multilayered
vegetable, so how do you know when
its ready? Take a tip from Puglisi and
use a cake tester to check for doneness. If it slides through the layers
easily, your cabbage is ready. No
cake tester? A thin metal or bamboo
skewer will do the trick.
6. Halve Time
Cut the cabbage in half on a cutting
board (youll have two quarters in
front of you at this point). Tuck basil
between a few layers. Drizzle with
vinegar and season with salt. Let
cabbage sit a minute or two for the
herbs to soften before serving. It will
smell divine. 2 servings
Chefs
use brown
butter on
everything
from duck
to steak!
ButterBasting
Basics
This favorite
trick of the pros
requires two
elements: lots of
butter and a fluid
flick of the wrist.
Baste quickly
and continuously,
spooning the
foaming butter
over the veg so
it cooks from the
top down too.
This oncelowly hunk of

cabbage has turned
into a complex and
nuanced dish (that
basil doesnt hurt).
Who knew?
The idea is
to get the
outside very
charred but the
inside tender,
moist, and
concentrated.
L AY E R 1
It may look
like the aftermath
of a forest fire, but
the charred bottom
provides both a
texture and a
flavor hit.
C H R I ST I A N P U G L I S I
KEY
INGREDIENT
Kombu
Puglisi uses
dried Icelandic
kelp at Rel
(of course
he does), but
widely available
kombu is a
worthy sub for
adding savory
umami flavor.
L AY E R 2
A hint of smoke
from the charring
plus notes from the
kombu-infused brown
butter make the
middle the best of
both worlds.
Eden kombu,
$9 for 2.1 oz.;
edenfoods.com
P RO TO O L
Cake tester
It's not just
for baking.
Puglisi pierces
vegetables with
the thin flexible
stem to check
for doneness.
Oxo cake tester,
$3; williamssonoma.com
THE PROS
H. ALEXANDER TALBOT
& AKI KAMOZAWA

M AV E R I C KS / I D E AS I N FO O D
Freeze-Fry
Your Steak
When the duo behind the Ideas in Food blog explained

their get-it-right-every-time method for steak, we were,
um, skeptical. Season, freeze, fry, slow-roast, then
fry again? It sounded nuts. Then we tasted. Minds.
Officially. Blown. This technique guarantees your $50
dry-aged porterhouse (or rib eye, or T-bone) will be
deeply caramelized on all surfaces and perfectly pink
in the center. Yes, there are eight (basic if unorthodox)
steps, but the steakhouse-quality results speak for
themselves. Well never doubt again. Claire Saffitz
Slow-Roasted,
Twice-Fried
Porterhouse
1 2"-thick porterhouse
steak (about 3 lb.)
1 Tbsp. kosher salt
1 Tbsp. light brown sugar
tsp. cayenne pepper
4 cups rice bran oil or
vegetable oil
4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
1 tsp. spice mix of choice
(we like vadouvan;
any masala will also
work well)
1. The First Cut
Score the steak " deep over all
surfaces (sides, too) in a crosshatch
pattern, spacing cuts 1" apart.
F I RST YO U F R E E Z E
T H E N YO U F RY
Freezing the porterhouse before cooking not

only protects against overdone steak, it also
forms ice crystals that tenderize the meat.
Frying means an even deep-brown crust all

over, with none of those too-dark areas that
can occur when charcoal grilling steaks.
2. The Massage + Chill
3. The Freeze
Mix salt, sugar, and cayenne in a

small bowl and rub mixture all over
the meat, really massaging it into the
score marks and crevices. Upend
the steakbalancing on the flat
side of the boneon a wire rack set
inside a rimmed baking sheet (this
combo of rack and sheet allows air
to circulate) and chill, uncovered, in
the refrigerator overnight.
Transfer the steak, still upright on

the rack, to the freezer and freeze
solid, at least 6 hours and up to 24.
4. The First Fry

Preheat your oven to 200. Pour oil
into a skillet (it should be about "
deep) and heat over medium-high
until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350. Transfer frozen steak to
Scoring
allows the
seasonings
to penetrate
the meat.
Know
the Score
This technique,
done before
freezing,
creates more
surface area,
which means
more crunchy
texture at the
end. Well try
it on all our
steaks now. Its
also great for
encouraging
the formation
of crispy bits.
infused butter over, turning to coat

both sides. Poke thermometer probe
into the center of the strip side and
roast steak, basting every 30 minutes or so with remaining butter,
until thermometer registers 120,
another 11 hours. (Alternatively, use an instantread thermometer to
check steak every 15 minutes after the first hour,
P RO TO O L
and again every 5 minDigital probe
utes after 1 hours. Once
thermometer
thawed, the temperature
Eliminate any
of the steak will rise about
guesswork.
1 degree per minute, so
Its an easy way
use that as a guide.)
to protect your
skillet and cook, turning once, until

all sides, including the fat cap, are
deeply browned and a crisp crust
has formed, about 3 minutes per
side. Oil should come halfway up
side of steakadd more if needed.
5. The Oven Transfer

Return steak to rack and
baking sheet, this time
laying it flat. (Reserve skillet and oil off heat.) Roast
in oven until steak is no
longer frozen (the interior will still be cold but
thawed enough to allow
the insertion of a probe
thermometer), 3035 minutes. Meanwhile, make the
spiced brown butter.
6. The Spice Mix-In
investment,
Talbot says.
Cook butter in a small

saucepan over medium
heat until it foams, then
browns, 58 minutes. Remove
from heat and stir in spice mix of
your choice. Let butter cool, 2025
minutes, then strain through a finemesh sieve into a small bowl.
7. The Butter Basting

Remove the steak from the oven and
spoon about a third of the spice-
8. The Final Fry
Remove steak from oven.

Reheat reserved oil in
skillet back to 350 over
medium-high. Give steak
a second fry, turning once,
until a deeply browned
crust forms on all sides, about 2
minutes per side. Transfer back to
rack and let rest 10 minutes; this
redistributes the juices inside the
steak (resting: another pro move).
Why sear again? It not only recrisps
the first crust that softened during
roasting, it also locks in juices and
further develops flavor. 4 servings
Chefalarm probe
thermometer,
$59; amazon
.com
The
Crust
The
Interior
Nothing but
perfectly
medium-rare
pink throughout.
Note the
lack of any
layer of gray.
The doublefried goodness

is thanks to
the sugar in
the rub, which
caramelizes
during frying,
forming a
flavorful highgloss coating.
THE
P R E S E N TAT I O N
1 Use a thin knife to
carve along both sides
of the bone to remove
strip and fillet. 2 Cut
into "-thick slices and
rearrange alongside
bone on a platter.
3 Pour any juices that
have accumulated in
baking sheet over top.
4 Devour the best
steak youve ever made.
THE PRO
CHEF /
JOSHUA M C FADDEN
AVA G E N ES /
P O RT L A N D, O R EG O N
How to Build
a Better Salad
Ill just have a salad. Usually that line gets you an

express ticket to Boring Town. Not so at Ava Genes,
where McFadden elevates salads from afterthought
to must-order. Its all about his approach: Start with
vegetablesall kinds of vegetables treated all kinds of
ways. Add crunch with nuts or seeds. Then make sure
everything is lit up by a lightning bolt of acid (we like
to use the word bracing). Finally, a dose of creaminess
instantly turns light into satisfying. Follow his formula
and youll become a salad savant too. Belle Cushing
Little Gem Salad

with Lemon Cream
and Hazelnuts
4 garlic cloves, smashed
cup heavy cream
Kosher salt
tsp. freshly ground
pepper, plus more
cup blanched hazelnuts
4 small carrots, scrubbed
6 heads Little Gem lettuce
3 Tbsp. olive oil
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice,
divided
cup mint leaves
1 oz. SarVecchio or
Parmesan, shaved
Flaky sea salt
1. Boost the Cream
Combine garlic and cream in a
small bowl. Season with salt and
tsp. pepper. Cover and chill 1 hour.
2. Go Nuts
Toast the hazelnuts on a rimmed
baking sheet in a 350 oven, tossing occasionally, until golden, 810
minutes. Let cool; coarsely chop.
3. Veg Out
Thinly slice the carrots lengthwise
on a mandoline and separate leaves
from lettuce.
4. Get Dressed
Strain the infused cream into a
medium bowl and add the oil. Whip
to very soft peaks, then whisk in
1 Tbsp. lemon juice. Taste and season with more salt and pepper if
needed.
5. Bring It Home
Toss the carrots, lettuce, mint
leaves, and half of hazelnuts with
remaining 1 Tbsp. lemon juice in
a large bowl; season with salt and
pepper. Add a few dollops of lemon
cream and gently toss to coat.
Spoon remaining lemon cream onto
a platter and mound salad over. Top
with cheese, remaining hazelnuts,
and some cracked pepper and flaky
sea salt. 4 servings
P RO TO O L
Mandoline
Restaurantready shaved
veg are just
a swipe away.
Raw root
vegetable
salads, here
we come!
Super Benriner
mandoline, $65;
surlatable.com
Shaved
vegetables
carrots, asparagus,
celery
complement
your greens.
Ditch
the bowl and
arrange salad on
a large platter
or plate for star
treatment.
Layer your salads like nachos:

Start with the sturdiest produce,
add thinly sliced veg, then
the nuts, herbs, and cheese.
J OS H UA M C FA D D E N
Add leafy
herbs like mint,
basil, and
parsley for hits
of vibrant
flavor.
Rethinking
Salad
Dressing
McFadden
doesnt believe in
vinaigrettesat
least not the whisktogether-anddump-all-at-once
kind. Instead, he
layers dressing
components onto
the salad in parts
so no flavors get
lost. Heres how he
makes it all work:
Step 1
Acid comes first
so the produce can
absorb the flavor
before being coated
in oil. Douse each
ingredient layer with
citrus juice or vinegar.
Step 2
Then comes the fat:
a drizzle of oil or a
dollop of cream or soft
cheese to round out
the acid. Its the savory
icing on a leafy cake.
Fat is a
salads secret
weapon, so pass
the cheese (ricotta,
Parm...) or labneh,
please.
A salad
needs texture,
so dont be afraid
to get nutty
(or seedy, or
grainy).
Step 3
Toss gently so the
flavors merge yet stay
distinct. You should be
able to taste both acid
and fat separately.
Step 4
Turn to Prep
School, page 130,
for McFaddens
ode to his favorite
acid trip.
Dont forget to season

aggressively! Keep
sprinkling salt, pepper,
or red pepper flakes
all the way through.
At Il Corvo,
a garnish of
chopped chiles in
garlicky olive oil is
offered. You can top
with a mix of fresh
and pickled
chiles.
S E RV E L I K E A P RO
Finishing pasta in a pan with butter and some of the cooking liquid
is what separates restaurant results from home versions. Cook pasta
until al dente, drain, reserving 1 cups cooking liquid, then... 1 Toss
pasta and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. 2 Ladle in
Bolognese and toss until pasta is well coated (about 2 cups). 3 Toss
and add pasta cooking liquid as needed to create a glossy sauce that
coats the noodles. Top with Parmesan and serve in warmed bowls.
THE PRO
MIKE EASTON
C H E F / I L C O RVO / S E AT T L E
An Italian Classic
Reimagined
The Ultimate
Bolognese Sauce
S P I C E M I X:
2 bay leaves
3 whole cloves
2 tsp. fennel seeds
1 tsp. crushed red pepper
flakes
tsp. black peppercorns
SAU C E :
1 Tbsp. olive oil

3 oz. chicken livers, rinsed,
finely chopped
1 tsp. kosher salt, plus more
Freshly ground pepper
large onion, finely
chopped
small bunch thyme
cup Mama Lils Kick Butt
Peppers in Oil or
Peppadew peppers
5 garlic cloves, finely
chopped
1 14-oz. can whole peeled
tomatoes
cup red wine
1 lb. ground beef chuck
(20% fat)
1 lb. ground pork shoulder
(Boston butt)
1 cups whole milk
2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
PASTA A N D ASS E M B LY:
12 oz. pappardelle
1 cups unsalted butter
3 oz. Parmesan, finely
grated (about cup)
Theres a line at Il Corvo every day. I know, because

Ive waited in that line (and I hate lines). Why? Because
Chef Eastons pastas are that stunning. But the LeBron
James on his all-star lineup is his pappardelle alla
Bolognese. Its rich, comforting, and life-affirming
like any meaty rag. But theres something special about
it that I could never quite figure out. Then I asked him
to show me. So what goes into Americas most soulsatisfying Italian sauce? Easy: time, chicken livers, wine,
and a total dismissal of tradition. Andrew Knowlton
1. Spice It Up
Toast spices in a dry small skillet
over medium heat, tossing often,
until fragrant, about 2 minutes (this
releases their flavor). Let cool, then
finely grind in a spice mill (or use a
mortar and pestle).
2. The Flavor Base

Preheat oven to 250. Heat oil
in a medium ovenproof pot over
medium-high. Add livers and stir
to coat. Season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally,
until livers are deeply browned
almost burned, really58 minutes.
Add onion, thyme, and Mama Lils
peppers; stir to coat. Taste and
adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring as needed, until
onion is brown and soft, 58 minutes
more. Stir in garlic and cook until
soft, about 2 minutes. Stir in spice
mixture and 1 tsp. salt.
B E FO R E
KEY
INGREDIENT
Chicken Livers
Sauted until
very, very dark,
this unexpected
ingredient adds
a depth you
wont get any
other way. If you
fear liver, dont
worrytheir
livery-ness
disappears in
the finished
sauce.
AFTER
3. Meat of the Matter

Add tomatoes, then wine, stirring
and scraping up any bits stuck to the
bottom of the pot. Add meat and
stir to combine (the mixture will be
fairly stiff but will loosen as it cooks).
Add milk and mix welleverything
should be evenly coated.
4. Low and Slow

Cover pot with a lid and transfer to
oven; bake for 6 hours.
5. Custom Blend
Remove pot from oven. The sauce
will have firmed up; stir to loosen.
Pluck out thyme and, using an
immersion blender, pure sauce
until smooth. Add vinegar and season with salt and pepper. To serve
the sauce like Chef Easton does, see
opposite page. Makes 6 cups sauce
P RO TO O L
Immersion
Blender
BLEND
Saves you
the trouble of
pouring hot
liquid into a
blendernot
to mention the
painful burns.
Most important
for this dish, it
emulsifies the
sauce, giving
it its signature
texture.
Cuisinart Smart
Stick, $60;
cuisinart.com
T RU ST US, T H I S WO R KS!
Bolognese is a hearty sauce

that needs a toothy, wide noodle
like fresh pappardelle, or a sturdy
dried shape like rigatoni.
So your sauce is out of the

oven (and yes, Easton bakes his
Bolognese) but it just looksoff?
Like you made a giant meatloaf.
Relax. Its part of the dishs uglyduckling-to-swan transformation.
An immersion blendera real
restaurant kitchen go-towill
transform your solid mass into
something light, airy, and noodleready. I want sauce to really
cling to the pasta, Easton says.
Thats what the pure does.
See? A method to all the madness.
M I K E E ASTO N
A P R I L 2 0 1 5 B O N A P P E T I T.C O M 99
DONALD LINK
Maybe its just me, but when it comes to achieving

that perfectly cooked fillet with flawlessly crisped skin
so seemingly effortless when served at a restaurant
something usually goes wrong. The fish sticks. The skin
rips. The flesh overcooks. I needed help. So I sought
out Donald Link. I see my cooks screw this dish up
all the time, he said, shaking his head (which at least
made me feel better). Then he showed me a technique
so simple, so reliable, that once you master it youll
never go out for fish again. Amiel Stanek
C H E F / P C H E / N E W O R L E A N S
Crispy Skin,
Every Time
3. Give Em Some Skin
Crispy-Skinned
Fish
2 6-oz. fillets branzino or
black bass
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
Kosher salt
1. Dry Out
Starting with parched skin
is the key to a pro result
try to cook wet fish and its
going to steam, stick, rip,
and generally be a huge,
frustrating bummer. One
hour before cooking, put
your fillets on a plate, skin
side up (no seasoning,
please!), and leave them
uncovered in the fridge to
dry out.
2. Start Smoking
Once
your fillet hits
the pan, it will curl
updont let it! Apply
constant pressure
with your spatula so
the skin contacts
the pan.
Put your now-seasoned skillet back

over high heat and take those beautiful air-dried fillets out of the fridge.
Add another 1 Tbsp. oil to the pan
and hit both sides of each fillet with
a decent amount of salt. Once the
oil is shimmering, carefully lay a fillet
skin side down in the pan (be sure
to lay them going away from you to
guard against spatters).
4. Be Firm
P RO TO O L
Fish Spatula
This tools
blade is thin,
slightly offset,
and ideal for
getting under
fragile fillets (its
good for a ton
of other kitchen
duties, too).
Use a fish spatula (call it a

fish spat if you want to
sound like a pro) to apply
firm, even pressure to the
fillet until it relaxes and lies
flat. Repeat with remaining fillet, then keep at it!
Periodically press down
each fillet and cook until
flesh is nearly opaque and
cooked through, with just
a small raw area on top.
Get a large stainlesssteel skillet ripping hot

5. Flip and Rest
Chefs Slotted
over high heat (2 minutes
Turner, $30;
Slide your fish spatula
should do it), then pour
lamsonsharp
under each fillet and
in 1 Tbsp. oil and add a
.com
using your other hand as
big pinch of salt. Once
a guideturn it away from
the oil is smoking, take the
skillet off the heat and use a hand- you (watch that oil). Remove the pan
ful of paper towels to wipe oil and from heat. At this point youre just
salt around and out of the pan (be letting the raw side kiss the skillet
extra carefulyou might want to use to finish cooking, about 1 minute.
tongs to hold the towels).
2 servings
Oil + Salt
+ High heat =
No more
ripped fish
skin
Avoid
overcooked
fish by flipping the
fillet when there is still
a ridge of translucent
(read: raw) flesh
running down
the middle.
The Great
Smoke Out
The coolest move
we learned from
Link? Smoking
out the pan. By
heating the oilsalt coating, hes
basically creating
a temporary
nonstick surface
a trick from his
days as a shortorder egg cook.
Dont dump a bunch of

sauce on your crispy skin
youll ruin it. Put your
sauce on the plate and
place the fillet on top.
DONALD LINK
1 0 0 B O N A P P E T I T.C O M A P R I L 2 0 1 5
FOOD STYLING BY REBECCA JURKEVICH; ALISON ROMAN (OMELET). PROP STYLING BY CARLA GONZALEZ-HART.
THE PRO
The
Sauce
This zippy
Mixed Olive
Vinaigrette is
all you need.
Get the recipe
at bonappetit
.com/clap
The
Skin
This method
is excellent for
thinner-skinned
fishblack
bass, branzino,
pompano,
even salmon.
CLOCKWISE
FROM
BOTTOM
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fo r g u e s t s !
Inve st in a set
of eight to meet
all dinner-party
needs.
LO O K I N G TO U P DAT E YO U R
TA B L E ? J U ST A D D S O M E N E W
N A P K I N S P R E F E R A B LY
HAND-SCREENED BLOCK PRINTS
IN ADVENTUROUS COLORS
Photograph by M A R T I N VA L L I N
THATS RIGHT, WERE HOOKED ON TODAYS TRENDIEST MEAT.

CHEF SEAMUS MULLEN OF NEW YORKS EL COLMADO
SHARES FIVE LAMB RECIPESTHINK SIMPLE GRILLED CHOPS AND
FALL-OFF-THE-BONE RIBSTHAT ARE PERFECT FOR SPRING
P H O T O G R A P H S B Y C H R I S T O P H E R T E S TA N I
LAMB
RIBS WITH
RHUBARB
AND RADISH
SALAD
P. 108
OLIVESTUFFED
LEG
OF LAMB
P. 111
RAGOUT OF
LAMB AND
SPRING
V E G E TA B L E S
W I T H FA R R O
P. 111
LAMB RIBS WITH RHUBARB

AND RADISH SALAD
4 SERVINGS Its crucial that you render
as much fat as possible during the initial
cooking; you can even let the ribs cool
and scrape off excess before glazing.
RI B S
1
1
1
1
1
Tbsp. black peppercorns

Tbsp. white peppercorns
Tbsp. coriander seeds
Tbsp. fennel seeds
rack of Denver lamb ribs (about 2 lb.),
outside fat trimmed to " thick
Kosher salt
4 large rhubarb stalks (about 1 lb.),
cut into 1" pieces
cup pure maple syrup
cup balsamic vinegar
SA L A D A N D ASS E M B LY
2
1
2
1
1
tsp. finely grated lemon zest

tsp. fresh lemon juice
tsp. honey
tsp. Dijon mustard
Tbsp. olive oil
bunch radishes, cut into
matchsticks
large rhubarb stalks (about 8 oz.),
cut into matchsticks
shallot, very thinly sliced
cup mint leaves
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: A spice mill or a
mortar and pestle

R I B S Preheat oven to 300. Toast black
and white peppercorns and coriander
and fennel seeds in a dry medium
skillet over medium heat, shaking pan
occasionally, until fragrant and seeds
are golden, about 3 minutes. Let cool,
then coarsely grind in spice mill.
Generously season lamb with salt,
then rub with spice mixture, pressing to
adhere. Place bone side down on a wire
rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet.
Roast until ribs are browned and very
tender and most of the fat has rendered,
about 3 hours (if ribs still look very
fatty, roast for another 30 minutes,
tenting with foil if they look like they
are in danger of burning).
While ribs are cooking, bring rhubarb,
maple syrup, vinegar, and cup water
to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce
heat to medium and simmer until liquid
is reduced by half and syrupy, about
20 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh
sieve into a heatproof measuring cup,
pressing on solids to extract as much
liquid as possible; discard solids.
Remove ribs from oven and increase

temperature to 450. Carefully lift ribs
onto a platter and remove rack from
baking sheet. Pour off rendered fat and
juices from baking sheet; discard. Set
ribs on baking sheet and cut between
bones with a paring knife or kitchen
shears to separate. Drizzle some rhubarb
glaze over ribs, taking care not to
dislodge spices.
Return ribs to oven and roast,
frequently spooning rhubarb glaze
over ribs, until sticky and glossy,
1520 minutes.
SAL A D A N D ASS E M B LY Whisk lemon zest,
lemon juice, honey, and mustard in a
large bowl to blend. Whisking constantly,
gradually add oil and whisk until
emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
Add radishes, rhubarb, shallot, and
mint to bowl and toss to coat. Taste and
season with salt and pepper.
Serve ribs drizzled with any remaining
rhubarb glaze with radish-rhubarb salad
alongside.
DO AHEAD: Ribs can be roasted
(but not glazed) 3 days ahead. Let cool;
cover and chill.
C H I L E - C U M I N L A M B M E AT B A L L S
W I T H YO G U R T A N D C U C U M B E R
4 SERVINGS Mullen serves these robustly
flavored meatballs as a shared plate at
El Colmado, his New York City tapas bar,
but theyre also a great main.
CH ILE SAUCE
3 pasilla chiles, seeds removed,

chopped
1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1 Tbsp. cumin seeds
cup Sherry vinegar or red wine
vinegar
1 Tbsp. sweet smoked paprika
1 garlic clove, chopped
cup olive oil
Kosher salt
MEATBALLS AND ASSEMBLY
small onion, chopped

8 garlic cloves, 7 cloves
chopped, 1 clove finely
grated
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp. chopped fresh oregano
1 tsp. chopped fresh sage
tsp. fennel seeds
tsp. ground coriander
tsp. ground cumin
1 Tbsp. kosher salt
1 large egg
1 lb. ground lamb

1 Tbsp. rice flour or all-purpose
flour
English hothouse cucumber,
thinly sliced
tsp. finely grated lemon zest
1 Tbsp. Sherry vinegar or red wine
vinegar
cup plain sheeps-milk or cows
whole-milk yogurt
cup chopped fresh mint
Crushed red pepper flakes
(for serving)
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: A spice mill or a
mortar and a pestle

CHILE SAUCE Toast chiles, red pepper
flakes, and cumin seeds in a dry small
skillet over medium heat, tossing
occasionally, until fragrant and cumin
seeds are golden, about 3 minutes.
Let cool. Working in batches, finely grind
in spice mill, then transfer to a blender.
Add vinegar, paprika, and garlic to
blender and blend until smooth. With
motor running, gradually stream in oil
and blend until combined. Transfer to a
large bowl; season with salt.
DO AHEAD: Chile sauce can be made
2 days ahead. Cover and chill.
MEATBALLS AND ASSEMBLY Pulse onion,
chopped garlic, parsley, oregano, sage,
fennel seeds, coriander, cumin, and
1 Tbsp. salt in a food processor, scraping
down sides as needed, until finely
chopped. Add egg, lamb, and flour and
pulse until evenly combined. Form lamb
mixture into 1" balls.
Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet,
preferably cast iron, over medium-high.
Working in 2 batches and adding
another 1 Tbsp. oil to skillet if needed,
cook meatballs, turning occasionally,
until browned on all sides and cooked
through, 58 minutes. Transfer meatballs
to paper towels to drain.
Transfer all meatballs to bowl with
chile sauce and toss to coat.
Toss cucumber in a medium bowl with
lemon zest, lemon juice, vinegar, and
remaining 2 Tbsp. oil; season with salt
and pepper.
Spoon yogurt into bowls. Evenly
divide meatballs among bowls; top with
dressed cucumber and mint and sprinkle
with red pepper flakes.
DO AHEAD: Meatball mixture can be
made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
CHILECUMIN
LAMB
M E AT B A L L S
WITH
YO G U RT
AND
CUCUMBER
Ask your butcher where your lamb comes from;

theres a big difference between meat from the
two likeliest sources, the U.S. and New Zealand:
AMERICAN
NEW ZEALAND
Typically grass-fed, then finished

on grain or corn, which gives it
marbling and a sweet flavor. Its also
large: Racks can be twice the size of
those from New Zealand lamb. Pay
attention to the weight a recipe calls
foryou may need to adjust cook
times accordingly.
These lambs are much younger

when slaughtered and are fed on
mostly rye and clover grasses, so the
cuts are small and their meat tends
to be lean. This diet results in a
flavor that can be described as, well,
grassy, which to some translates
as gamey. ALISON ROMAN
These days its not a buzzy restaurant

if there isnt lamb on the menu,
and chefs arent just going for
classic chops. Bring the trend home
with these harder-to-find cuts.
NECK
RIBS
BREAST
If you can source it through your

butcher, lamb neck becomes
meltingly tender when braised
in a hearty red-wine bath (most
oxtail recipes will work). Pick
the braised meat from the
bones and use it in a stew or
rag, or do as Mullen does and
fold it into risotto.
Tender and fatty, lamb ribs are

the menu darling. Their smaller
size makes them suited to small
dishes, says Mullen, who also
co-owns El Colmado Butchery.
Ask for Denver ribs, which are
attached to the breast. Theyre
(relatively) larger and meatier
than the two-bite spareribs.
Lamb breast comes from the

belly (in fact, many butchers
use the term interchangeably).
Its tender but very fatty. To
get the best results at home,
slow-cook it in a low oven to
render the fat before grilling
it or crisping it up in a very
hot oven. A.R.
LAMB
CHOPS
WITH
GREENS
AND
SORREL
SALSA
VERDE
FOR A VIDEO OF SEAMUS MULLEN BREAKING

D O W N A L A M B , G O T O B O N A P P E T I T. C O M / L A M B
LAMB CHOPS WITH GREENS

AND SORREL SALSA VERDE
4 SERVINGS How does a loin chop
compare with one from the shoulder or
rib? We explain it in Prep School, p. 128.
OLIVE-STUFFED LEG OF LAMB

8 SERVINGS Serve this with storebought flatbread or go to bonappetit
.com/flatbread for Mullens easy recipe.
Dress watercress in a large bowl

with lemon juice and remaining 1 Tbsp.
oil; season with salt and pepper.
Slice lamb and serve with watercress,
herbed cheese, and flatbread.
LAMB
FOOD STYLING BY SUSAN SPUNGEN. PROP STYLING BY LUCY ATTWATER.
8 12"-thick lamb loin chops

(about 3 lb.)
cup sorrel or spinach leaves
cup mint leaves
cup parsley leaves
1 Tbsp. finely grated lemon zest
1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced, divided
cup plus 2 Tbsp. olive oil
4 oz. king oyster or maitake
mushrooms, cut into " pieces
1 shallot, thinly sliced
1 bunch mustard greens, ribs and
stems removed, leaves torn
into pieces
1 Tbsp. white balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice (add up to
3 Tbsp. total if using spinach)
Pat lamb dry; season with salt and pepper.
Let sit at room temperature 1 hour.
Meanwhile, pure sorrel, mint, parsley,
lemon zest, red pepper flakes, about
1 garlic clove, and cup oil in a blender,
scraping down sides as needed, until
mixture is smooth. Season salsa verde
with salt and pepper; set aside.
Prepare grill for high heat (or heat
a grill pan over high). Grill chops,
turning every 2 minutes or so, until well
browned and beginning to char and a
thermometer inserted into the thickest
part registers 125, 810 minutes. Let
lamb rest at least 10 minutes.
While lamb is resting, heat remaining
2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over mediumhigh. Cook mushrooms, tossing
occasionally, until well browned, about
4 minutes. Transfer to a large plate.
Reduce heat to medium and add
shallot and remaining garlic to skillet.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until shallot
is softened and starting to brown, about
2 minutes. Add greens; season with salt
and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally,
until wilted and bright green, about
2 minutes. Return mushrooms to skillet
and toss to combine. Stir in vinegar;
season with salt and pepper.
Stir lemon juice into salsa verde;
taste and adjust seasoning with salt and
pepper. Serve lamb chops over mustard
greens with salsa verde.
DO AHEAD: Salsa verde (without lemon
juice) can be made 1 day ahead. Cover
and chill. Add lemon juice before serving.
1
2
shallot, chopped
garlic cloves, chopped
cup pine nuts
cup pitted Kalamata olives
cup drained oil-packed anchovies
cup finely grated lemon zest
cup mint leaves
cup parsley leaves
Tbsp. thyme leaves
cup olive oil, plus more
1 34-lb. piece butterflied boneless
leg of lamb
R AG O U T O F L A M B A N D S P R I N G
V E G E TA B L E S W I T H FA R R O
6 SERVINGS This elegant stew can be
made up to the point that the farro goes in;
cool, then cover and chill up to 2 days.
4
4
2
2
ASSE MBLY
2 cups soft sheeps-milk cheese or

goat cheese
1 garlic clove, finely grated
2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
tsp. thyme leaves
cup plus 1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 bunch watercress, trimmed
Flatbread (for serving)
L A M B Preheat oven to 425. Finely chop
shallot, garlic, nuts, olives, anchovies,

lemon zest, mint, parsley, and thyme in
a food processor. With motor running,
stream in cup oil; process until blended.
Season stuffing with salt and pepper.
Unfold lamb on a cutting board and
season with salt and pepper. Spread
stuffing over top; roll up lamb from left
to right. Position seam side down and tie
closed with kitchen twine at 1" intervals
crosswise, then once lengthwise. Transfer
to a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking
sheet; drizzle with oil.
Roast until lamb is starting to brown,
3040 minutes. Reduce temperature
to 325 and continue to roast until a
thermometer inserted into thickest part
registers 125, 3545 minutes longer.
Remove lamb from oven and tent with
foil; let rest 1520 minutes.
DO AHEAD: Lamb can be stuffed and
tied 1 day ahead; cover and chill. Bring to
room temperature before roasting.
ASSE MBLY While lamb rests, process
cheese, garlic, lemon zest, and thyme
in food processor until light, fluffy, and
smooth. With motor running, stream in
cup oil; process until blended. Season
herbed cheese with salt and pepper.
8
4
2
1
6
1
1
1
2
1
sprigs oregano
sprigs thyme
sprigs rosemary
bay leaves
cup olive oil, plus more
lb. lamb shoulder, cut into 1"
pieces
oz. pearl onions, peeled
garlic cloves, thinly sliced
Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
cup dry red wine
cups low-sodium chicken broth
cup semi-pearled farro or wheat
berries, rinsed
lb. baby turnips, trimmed,
scrubbed, halved if large
bunch asparagus, trimmed,
cut into 1" pieces on a diagonal
cups fresh (or frozen, thawed) peas
bunch dandelion greens, trimmed
Tie together oregano, thyme, rosemary,

and bay leaves with kitchen twine.
Heat cup oil in a large heavy pot over
medium-high. Season lamb with salt and
pepper. Working in batches, cook, turning
occasionally, until browned, 1215 minutes
per batch. Transfer to a plate as you go.
Add onions to pot and stir to coat.
Season with salt and pepper and cook
until starting to brown, about 4 minutes.
Stir in garlic; cook 30 seconds before
adding vinegar. Cook, scraping up
browned bits, until syrupy, about 1 minute.
Add wine, bring to a boil, and cook
until reduced by about one-fourth, about
4 minutes. Add broth, lamb, and herb
bundle. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and
simmer gently, partially covered, until
lamb is tender, 7585 minutes.
Stir in farro and cook until nearly al
dente, 1520 minutes. Remove herb
bundle; add turnips. Cook until farro is
cooked through, turnips are tender,
and lamb is almost falling apart, 3040
minutes. Mix in asparagus and peas;
cook until crisp-tender, 2 minutes. Add
greens and stir to wilt. Season with salt
and pepper. Serve drizzled with oil.
A P R I L 2 0 1 5 B O N A P P E T I T.C O M 1 1 1
G ree n G oddess
C obb S alad
P. 11 5
S al m o n
N i oise
P. 11 5
The Cobb. The Nioise. The Steakhouse. Great salads never go out of style, they just
adapt to the times. With a hit of first-of-the-season veg and a few savvy upgrades
(chicken-skin croutons!), these composed classics lookand tastefresher than ever
Rec i pes by C L A I R E S A F F I T Z
Photograph s by M A R C U S N I L S S O N
Steakhouse
Salad with Red
Chile Dressing
and Peanuts
B uild
a B e tte r
S alad
C A P TA I N T H E C R U N C H
D R E S S A P P R O P R I AT E LY
DIVIDE TO CONQUER
If salads were the hottest club, the

password would be crisp-tender.
Even cooked ingredients (like sugar
snaps) should have bite.
To avoid a salad thats soggy in

parts and dry in others, lightly
dress the bed of greens and the
other elements separately.
We love the look of a segmented

but not too fussysalad. Bonus:
It lets picky eaters assemble a plate
from their preferred components.
Steakhouse Salad with Red

Chile Dressing and Peanuts
Salmon Nioise
6 SERVINGS The steak can be marinated
with mche instead of traditional frise;

see Prep School, page 127, to find out why.
a day in advancein fact, it gets better.

garlic cloves, finely grated
cup unseasoned rice vinegar
Tbsp. mirin
Tbsp. gochujang (Korean hot
pepper paste)
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
cup plus 2 Tbsp. olive oil;
plus more for grilling
11 lb. flank steak
8 oz. sugar snap peas
cup raw peanuts
1 tsp. gochugaru (Korean red
pepper powder)
1 head of butter lettuce, leaves
separated
2 Persian cucumbers, sliced " thick
2 oz. radishes, thinly sliced
2 scallions, thinly sliced
FOOD STYLING BY REBECCA JURKEVICH. PROP STYLING BY AMY WILSON.
3
2
Whisk garlic, vinegar, mirin, gochujang,

and soy sauce in a medium bowl. Whisk
in cup oil; season with salt and pepper.
Lightly score steak; season with salt
and pepper. Place in a resealable plastic
bag with half of dressing. Seal bag
and turn to coat. Chill at least 1 hour. Set
aside remaining dressing for serving.
Very thinly slice a few sugar snap peas
on a diagonal; set aside. Cook remaining
peas in a large saucepan of boiling salted
water until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
Drain; transfer to a bowl of ice water
and chill until cold, about 4 minutes. Drain,
pat dry, and cut in half on a diagonal.
Prepare grill for medium-high heat;
lightly oil grates. Remove steak from
marinade and grill, turning twice,
until medium-rare and lightly charred,
810 minutes. Transfer to a cutting
board and let rest 10 minutes before
thinly slicing against the grain.
Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 Tbsp.
oil in a small skillet over medium. Cook
peanuts, tossing, until golden brown
and shiny, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a
small bowl with a slotted spoon and add
gochugaru; season with salt. Let cool.
Place peanuts in a resealable plastic
bag and seal, pressing out air. Pound
with a rolling pin to coarsely crush.
Arrange lettuce on a platter; season
with salt and pepper and drizzle with
half of reserved dressing. Top with steak,
cooked peas, cucumbers, and radishes.
Drizzle with remaining dressing and top
with peanuts, scallions, and raw peas.
6 SERVINGS We love making this salad
8 oz. small purple potatoes

Kosher salt
4 oz. haricots verts, trimmed
6 large eggs, room temperature
2 Tbsp. plus cup olive oil
cup drained capers, patted dry
1 lb. skin-on salmon fillet
4 anchovy fillets packed in oil
1 Tbsp. whole grain Dijon mustard
tsp. sugar
1 lemon
medium shallot, finely chopped
4 cups frise or mche
cup nioise olives, pitted
Place potatoes in a medium saucepan
and add cold water to cover by 1". Bring
to a boil, season with salt, and cook
until fork-tender, 1520 minutes. Transfer
potatoes to a plate with a slotted spoon.
Return water to a boil and cook
haricots verts in same saucepan until
crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Using
a slotted spoon, transfer to a bowl of ice
water. Chill until cold, about 3 minutes.
Transfer to paper towels and pat dry.
Return water in pot to a boil and cook
eggs 8 minutes. Transfer eggs to bowl
of ice water and chill until cold, about
5 minutes. Peel; set aside.
Meanwhile, heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a small
saucepan over medium-high. Add capers
and cook, swirling pan occasionally,
until capers burst and are crisp, about
5 minutes. Transfer capers with a slotted
spoon to paper towels to drain. Let oil
cool; set aside.
Preheat oven to 425. Rub salmon all
over with reserved caper oil and place
on a rimmed baking sheet; season with
salt and pepper. Roast until medium-rare
(fish will be slightly translucent in the
center), 1012 minutes. Let cool.
Meanwhile, mash anchovies, mustard,
and sugar in a large bowl to form a
coarse paste. Remove peel and white
pith from lemon. Working over bowl,
cut between membranes of lemon to
release segments. Squeeze remaining
juice from membranes into bowl; discard
membranes. Whisk in shallot, then
slowly whisk in remaining cup oil.
Season vinaigrette with salt and pepper.
Using a fork, break salmon into
large flakes; discard skin. Halve reserved
potatoes and eggs crosswise.
Arrange frise on a platter; season

with salt and pepper. Drizzle with half
of dressing. Top in separate piles with
potatoes, haricots verts, hard-boiled
eggs, olives, and salmon. Drizzle salad
with remaining dressing and top with
fried capers.
Green Goddess Cobb Salad

6 SERVINGS For all you need to know
about addictively crispy chicken skin,

see Prep School, page 130.
2 scallions, finely chopped
cup fresh tarragon leaves with
tender stems
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
cup olive oil
2 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
2 Tbsp. plain yogurt
1 avocado, cut into " slices,
divided
1 oz. guanciale (salt-cured pork
jowl), very thinly sliced
1 rotisserie chicken, skin
removed and reserved, meat
torn into bite-size pieces
4 Little Gem lettuces or other small
lettuces, leaves separated
1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced
1 cup pea shoots (tendrils)
small red onion, thinly sliced
Pure scallions, tarragon, chives, cilantro,
parsley, oil, vinegar, yogurt, and onefourth of avocado in a food processor
until smooth. Thin dressing with water,
adding a little at a time, until similar
in consistency to heavy cream; season
with salt and pepper.
Heat a dry small skillet over medium
and cook guanciale, turning occasionally,
until fat is rendered and meat is brown
and crisp, 58 minutes. Transfer to paper
towels to drain.
Add reserved chicken skin to
skillet and cook, turning and pressing
occasionally, until golden brown and
crisp, 58 minutes. Transfer to paper
towels with guanciale.
Arrange lettuce on a platter; drizzle
with half of dressing and season
with salt and pepper. Top with chicken
meat, fennel, pea shoots, onion, and
remaining avocado. Season with salt
and pepper. Drizzle with remaining
dressing and crumble crispy chicken
skin and guanciale over top.
A waiter spiffs
up for lunch
service at the
2 1 7-ye a r- o l d
Ru l e s .
BY PEDEN + MUNK
NOWHERE ELSE
D O 2 0 0 -Y E A R - O L D
RESTAURANTS
F E E L S O B U Z Z Y,
OR AVANT-GARDE
NEWCOMERS
SO CLASSIC.
AMERICAN EXPAT
LAUREN COLLINS
DINES HER WAY
THROUGH THE
C I T Y, S AV O R I N G
THE BEST OF
BOTH WORLDS
A
MODERN
GUIDE
TO
TIMELESS
LONDON
FIND THE
RECIPES FOR
J SHEEKEYS
FISH AND
CHIPS WITH
MUSHY PEAS
AND HONEY
& C O . S
P O M E G R A N AT E
MOLASSES
C H I C K E N AT
BONAPPETIT
.C O M / LO N D O N
You know what they say, the woman

whispered. Red shoes, no knickers. I
did not know what they said! If I had,
I might not have shown up at the party,
three days after moving to London from
New York, in a pair of scarlet flats. No
matter: We were picnicking in Regents
Park, enjoying a midsummers spread of
strawberries, hummus, and a fine chilled
white rain. My interlocutor was probably
70, with a white bun and shirtwaist dress.
Chastened, I stared at the grass. Which
is where I noticed that the womans own
feet were clad in orthopedic sandals the
color of a tomato.
London, playground of Pepys and Pippa, city of old ladies going commando at
sodden 30-something birthday fests. In
L.A., everyone is the same age. In New
York, hipsters and breeders and grandees socialize on separate tracks. One of
the major charms of London is its demographic untidiness. Pensioners get pissed.
Students cook. Babies go to pubs. The
citys age agnosticism is on its most splendid display in the restaurant scene, which
hails the Mayfair dowager as enthusiastically as the Shoreditch punk. Londoners
wont abandon a restaurant after six
months, or six years, just for noveltys
sake, nor is brand-newness a sufficient
condition for adoration. The Concorde is
out of commission, but get to London with
an appetite and you can still bend time.
LAUREN
COLLINS,
A S TA F F
WRITER FOR
THE NEW
YORKER, IS
WORKING
ON A BOOK
ABOUT
LEARNING
FRENCH.
A week spent bingeing ones way through the city offers an

atemporal mix of pleasurescorrectness and cool at the same
time, the finger bowl and the slab of slate. We might as well
begin our survey at the beginning, with RULES, which, at 217
years, claims to be Londons oldest restaurant. A food-minded
traveler to Paris may be unlikely to dust off his blazer for Le
Grand Vfour, but a meal at Rules is worth spiffing up for.
Graham Greene celebrated his birthdays there. In The End
of the Affair, his trysting lovers order pork chops, but the
thing here is game: woodcock, wigeon, teal, snipe. Soon after
the Glorious TwelfthAugust 12, the opening of the grouseshooting season in the UKthe tables abound with fowl. With
red velvet upholstery and a Kate Middleton cocktail, Rules is
not untouched by kitsch. But it does high England with such
glee, and so winkingly, that the act comes off as inclusive rather
than reactionary. The restaurant has a house Rolls-Royce, built
in 1935. It is named Bubbles. You have to love a place that says,
simply, of its mission, We serve the traditional food of this
country, and posts a review on its website in which Kingsley
Amis savaged two of the most disgusting full-dress meals I
have ever eaten in my life. The food at Rules is in fact very
good. The roasted grouse, available hot-crossed with strips
of bacon and served with latticework chips and bread sauce
with a stutter of nutmeg, is reason alone to join the Windsorknotted after-workers ordering by the bottle not the glass. So
is the superb rib eye for two with Yorkshire pudding. What did
Kingsley Amis know? He liked ketchup in his Bloody Mary.
Another perennially winning option is J SHEEKEY, the venerable Covent Garden seafood and game restaurant (c. 1896), a
warren of photo-lined rooms adjoined by a glamorous horseshoe-shaped oyster bar. There, in late spring, youll find gulls
eggs with celery salt and the worlds most theft-worthy napkins, yellow monogrammed dish-towel-size things that would
stanch a tidal surge. May I offer you a newspaper or a Wi-Fi
password? the host asked as I waited in the bar for friends.
I said yes to both. Im sorry, I only have the Evening Standard,
he said upon returning, handing me a card printed with the
code. The rock oystersLindisfarne Rocks, Gillardeau Spcialescame with little wild boar sausages. Trendy herbs
(wood sorrel, hedgerow garlic) spruced up the proteins (eel,
steak) like high-tops to tweeds. Even the traditional fish and
chips with minted mushy peas, served with a cruet of vinegar,
takes on a nattily modern air. The crusty, creamy, faintly
mustardy fish pie bubbled as though someone were snorkeling
beneath the surface. It is canonical, and I dont like fish pie.
he hope and glory of the land of hope and glory is

lunch. I dont mean a Pret A Manger sandwich involving
some humid combo of mayonnaise and prawns. (Pret
does have its moments: The arrival of Christmas
Lunchturkey, cranberry-port sauce, stuffing, spinach, and
crispy onions on brown breadheralds the season as happily
as any turtledove.) I mean a sit-down affair, an all-afternooner,
distinguished from its American counterpart both by shocking
amounts of booze and by the fact that, in Britain, lunch is the
first-pick meal for a meandering catch-up session with someone
you really enjoy. The best place in London to have this sort of
meal is the RIVER CAF. Ruthie Rogers and the late Rose Gray
opened the restaurant in 1987 and, as it has often been said, revolutionized British food with their focus on stellar hyperseasonal,
T O P R O W Chiltern Firehouse; pomegranate molasses chicken at Honey & Co.; Lyles chef James Lowe. M I D D L E R O W The River Caf;
the changing of the guard; fish and chips at J Sheekey. B O T T O M R O W White wine at J Sheekey; eel and horseradish at Lyles; Honey & Co.
then-obscure Italian ingredients. Their

stock-in-trade remains the most authentic
preparation at the highest possible prices.
A quarter of a century on, the River Caf
is a prosperous, stable democracy: You go
there because you know that everything,
from the bowl of freshly ground pepper
on the table to the handwritten menu with
just one suggestion for an aperitivo written
in the top right-hand corner, will be just so.
Vitello tonnato, insalata di carciofi, risotto
nero, branzino al forno, pappardelle with
sage, and veal braised in what seems like
liquid gold. The food is Italian, but the
mood is Switzerland. The only threat to
the peace is the famous Chocolate Nemesis,
a cake so decadent it could incite a coup.
(Gray and Rogers published the recipe in
a 1995 cookbook; famously, no one could
get it to work. Julian Barnes, describing
one failed effort as a kind of cowpat,
wrote, The paranoid explanation was
that some key element of the recipe had
been deliberately omitted, thus driving
customers back to the restaurant for the
authentic item.) Lunch at the River Caf,
amid minimalist furnishings that must
have once seemed futuristic in the Richard
Rogersdesigned space, is the sort of idyll
that youll do anything to draw out (which
is perhaps why the restaurant will remain
open while the surrounding Thames Wharf
development undergoes a major renovation). So: maybe a Vin Santo. Coffee, yes.
Secrets, confidences, gossip you probably
shouldnt have let ripespecially since
the subject may well be sitting within
hearing distance.
FROM TOP
TA B L E S I D E
PUNCH
S E R V I C E AT
GY M K H A N A;
RIB OF
BEEF FOR
TWO WITH
YO R KS H I R E
PUDDING AND
DAU P H I N O I S E
P O TAT O E S
AT R U L E S .
OPPOSITE
PA G E AT T H E
RIVER CAF,
A PROPER
BRITISH
LUNCH MEANS
FLAWLESS
I TA L I A N
F O O D (A N D
SCOTTISH
L A N G O U ST I N E S).
C H I LT E R N
FIREHOUSE
1 Chiltern St.;
chilternfirehouse.com
THE
LONDON
LIST
RULES
35 Maiden Lane;
rules.co.uk
4 0 M A LT BY S T R E E T
40 Maltby St.;
40maltbystreet.com
FERA AT CLARIDGES
49 Brook St.;
feraatclaridges.co.uk
H O N E Y & C O.
25a Warren St.;
honeyandco.co.uk
J SHEEKEY
2835 St Martins Ct.;
j-sheekey.co.uk
LY L E S
Tea Building,
56 Shoreditch High
St.; lyleslondon.com
THE RIVER CAF

Thames Wharf;
rivercafe.co.uk
GY M K H A N A
42 Albemarle St.;
gymkhanalondon.com
CLOCKWISE
FROM TOP
RIGHT BEEF
TA R TA R E
A T LY L E S ;
A N AV E N U E
C O C K TA I L
AT T H E
CONNAUGHT
BAR;
STREETSIDE
P I N T S AT T H E
CHURCHILL
ARMS.
ight, but what about the upstarts? Where do you

go for a breather from claret and lavender socks?
Cherie Blair and Rita Ora might say C H I LT E R N
FIREHOUSEthe newish hotel, restaurant, and PR
mill from American Andr Balazswhere, amazingly, both
were seen dining in the space of a week. Chiltern Firehouse,
which the Daily Mail has deemed the worlds hottest celebrity
hangout, can be an unrelaxing experience for the rest of us.
You get out of a cab and are met by a top-hatted bouncer masquerading as a doorman. He hustles you past a lovely courtyard
and slots you in front of the matre d stand, where you jostle
for attention with Bryan Ferry and Alannah Weston (the creative director of Selfridges, which her family owns). The room
is beautifully lit and home to a supremely seductive bar, but
so frantic that you fear someones going to come sliding down
one of the columns that support the ceiling, ready to put out
a blaze. The hostesses wear Spock-like jumpsuits the colors of
a rainbow in space. There is a place for all of this, but, to my
mind, its the Meatpacking District, not Marylebone. Followers of executive chef Nuno Mendes, who earned a Michelin star
and much admiration at Viajante in Bethnal Green, might find
it somewhat of a shame that he now presides over a place where
his garlic-marinated Ibrico pork loinso precisely pink it
could have been chargrilled by laseris sold with the promise:
Theres not much fat.
OPPOSITE
PAG E LO N D O N
L O C AVO R I S M
AT F E R A AT
CLARIDGES.
The graft of celebrated youngish chef

to ambitious hotel restaurant seems to
have taken much better at FERA AT
CLARIDGES, where Simon Rogan serves
a tasting menu brimming with locavore
vocab quizzes such as lovage (an herb
from the parsley family) and hogget
(a lamb slaughtered at between 12
and 18 months). A pea wafer, like a
florentine, delivers fennel pollen and
marigold petals. Mackerel, served in a
box of rocks, tastes like riding a wave.
Rogans food is probably more itself
at LEnclume, his two-Michelin-star
restaurant and farm on the River Eea
in Cumbria, but it looks perfectly good
in a suit. He even manages to make
the bread course thrilling: a malt loaf,
brushed with ale before baking and
served on a bur oak wood platter with
bone marrow butter and an austerely
intense mushroom broth that you drink
from a ceramic mug. It was as if an
ukiyo-e painter had been commissioned
to cook a ploughmans lunch.
DRINKS
O N LY
EVEN BOOZING
IN LONDON
OFFERS
THE CHOICE
BETWEEN STILL-
ONEY & CO., in Fitzrovia,

belongs to the chef Itamar
Srulovich and his wife, Sarit
Packer, who were born in
Israel, she to British parents. Packer was
the executive head chef at Nopi, where
Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi
solidified the status of zaatar, tahini, and
pomegranate as national staples. Honey
& Co.with its simple white room, herbcentric cuisine, and platters of sweets
makes nice use of the Ottolenghi aesthetic
without aping it. It is a different kind of
British lunch: The day I went, everyone
around me was guzzling mint lemonade
along with their makluba (an upsidedown dome of chicken and saffron rice).
A dessert billed as cold cheese cake actually consisted of a nest of kadaif pastry,
crowned by a dollop of whipped feta and
cream cheese, which was, in turn, topped
with almonds, blueberries, and pine-andfir honey from Greece. It was the single
best thing I ate all week. All cheesecakes
should trade in their maraschino cherries
for marjoram leaves. Luckily, the recipe
is in their cookbook, which will appear
stateside this spring.
LYLES, in Shoreditch, takes as inspiration another school of London cooking: the
revered Fergus Hendersons nose-to-tail.
James Lowe, the chef and proprietor, ran
the kitchen at St. John before opening a
pop-up as part of the collective the Young
Turks. (One of his former cohorts opened
the dangerously fun Clove Club nearby.)
The stripped-down set menu, at 39 ($60)
for dinner, is like an ambitious Ph.D.
students acknowledgment to his beloved
advisor: Smoked Eel & Horseradish, Blood
Cake & Damson, Mutton & Turnip Broth,
served in a gorgeously spare room. You
want to applaud Lowes seriousness, but
when Asparagus & Walnut Mayonnaise
turns out to be four spears to be shared
between two people, youre left hungry
enough to eat an ampersand.
HUMMING
CLASSICS AND
BRASH YET
FA U LT L E S S
U P S TA R T S ,
BOTH OF WHICH
INFLUENCE
GLOBAL
M I X O L O G Y. A N D
LETS NOT
FORGET THE
PUBS
THE
OPPOSITE
PAG E F I N D T H E
RECIPE FOR
G Y M K H A N A S
A LO O C H A A T A T
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The Churchill
Arms bills itself as
the very first pub
in London with a
Thai restaurant.
This is better
than it sounds.
The atmosphere
is more Blenheim
than Bangkok:
chamber pots,
copper kettles,
bulldog mugs.
Both the fiery
curries and the
clutter serve
as invigorating
ripostes to a pub
scene that gets
more bland and
interchangeable
by the year.
The bars in the

citys top hotels
have been known
for perfecting
classic cocktails
for more than a
century, with no
signs of slacking.
So for a swankier
start to the
evening, there is
the Connaught
Bar, a gorgeous,
shimmering nook
of the Connaught
Hotel that, no
matter who youre
there with, makes
you feel like youre
having an affair.
If modern
mixology is more
your thingand
the Brits excel at
cocktails involving
smoke, balloons,
and panda bears
its White Lyan.
Every component,
from spirits to
sodas, is made
in-house. Its
all done with
cheek: Witness
the Bulletproof
Martinitequila,
distilled coffee,
and coffee
oila twist on the
Paleo trend.
By the end of the week, the old chaps seemed to have it by

a hairuntil I went to GYMKHANA, which, in its own words,
seeks to fuse the Raj with modern Britain, where curry is as
popular as fish and chips. (Gymkhana, from Hindi and Urdu
words, came to refer in Anglo-Indian to a gentlemans sporting club.) The Mayfair restaurant is the latest project of the
Sethi family, which also owns Trishna, a Michelin-starred spot
that focuses on the cuisine of Indias coastal southwest. Walk
in the door and encounter nary a filament bulb. Instead: a polished oak ceiling humming with fans, and cut-glass sconces
from Jaipur. Grandmother Sethis barometer hangs on a wall.
Even the porcelain pull-chain toilets announce the Sethis
confidence that they have built something that will last:
Gymkhana, Albemarle Street.
The menu is catholic and encourages sharing: There are
nashta (duck dosas), kebabs (beetroot with chutney), tikkas
(chicken with kachumber, or cucumber salad), curries (suckling pig), biryanis (wild muntjac), game and chops (woodpigeon pepper fry). Theres no standing on tradition or pandering to inexperience; you have to either know your stuff or ask
your waiter, who will help you come up with a course of action
so fluidly that youll think youve thought of it yourself. The
one-bite gol guppas erupt in a burst of tamarind-and-chileflavored water. The pao filled with minced kid goat is the only
interesting slider in the world. Regents Punch comes with a
tiny crystal carafe of Champagne and your own nutmeg grater,
an outlandishly pleasing touch. Gymkhana serves food that you
have only ever been able to get in one place, at one time. Old,
young, past, future, whatever. This is London. Go now.
FOR MORE DETAILS, SEE SOURCEBOOK
For those who prefer something less

affected but genuinely cool, there is
40 MALTBY STREET, a biodynamic wine
warehouse in Bermondsey that serves
small plates (asparagus fritters, a cheffy
almond soup). The space, tucked under
the railway arches near Tower Bridge
Road, feels like sitting inside a cut-open
can. The tables are made of packing pallets. Young couples sit strewn among
them taking beautiful selfies that would
make the work of any paparazzo pale.
C L O C K W I S E F R O M A B O V E Aloo chaat at Gymkhana; Chiltern Firehouse chef Nuno Mendes; Lyles; Manila Hotel Julep
at the Connaught Bar; a diner at Gymkhana; Ibrico pork with raw and roasted turnips at Chiltern Firehouse.
prep school
TECHNIQUES, TIPS, AND MORE FROM THE BON APPTIT TEST KITCHEN
Yes, mche
had a moment
in the 1980s.
Dont hold that
against it.
A NEW LEAF
Baby arugula, we need to talk. Theres another green, and I think were in love. Call it mche,
call it lambs lettuce, call it mild and grassy and tender and just...wow. Im sorry, but those clusters!
No trimming required, all soft leaves and succulent stems. Youve been good to us, arugula, but this mche
(say it with us: mawsh), it makes our salads feel special and new, whether paired with a bitter frise
or simply on its own. So versatile, so refined. So, sorry BELLE CUSHING
FROM P.115
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEX LAU
PREP SCHOOL
LETS
TALK CHOPS
FROM P.1 11
From the petite,

pricey rib to the hefty
loin, lamb chops are
surprisingly varied.
To tell the difference
between the cuts,
read on. A.R.
A. Rib
The most common (and
expensive), these three-bite
chops come from the rack and
contain both loin and rib. Buy
them un-Frenched: Theres
good meat on those bones!
24 - C A R R OT G O L D
FROM P.6 2 This Technicolor tart is a stunnerand one that looks more complicated than
it actually is. (Our favorite kind of dish.) Heres how we pull it off. ALISON ROMAN
1. Roll out puff pastry

slightly on a sheet
of parchment to
smooth out creases;
run an offset spatula
underneath to
prevent the pastry
from sticking.
2. With a knife, score

a 1" border around the
edge, but dont slice
all the way through
the pastry. This shallow
cut allows the border
to puff up, giving you
a defined crust once
the tart is baked.
3. Using a spoon
or an offset spatula,
spread ricotta mixture
across parbaked
pastry, leaving the outer
edge bare. Aim for a
few peaks and valleys
of ricotta topography
when spreading.
4. Scatter carrot
mixture over pastry.
Going free-form
is encouraged here
(call it rustic), but
the carrots should
be in an even layer
so they cook at the
same rate.
B. Blade
Cut from the shoulder,
theyre not quite as tender as
rib chops but still extremely
flavorfulnot to mention
easy on the pocketbook.
Good for grilling.
C R I M P I N G : YO U R ST Y L E
FROM P. 20 As these hand pies bake, they release

steam that can separate the crusts and let the filling
escapea total deal-breaker for handheld treats.
Thats why these pocket-size beauties get double sealed:
A simple egg wash provides the initial glue that holds
the top and bottom crusts together, while crimping with
the tines of a fork locks them in place (and looks pretty
snazzy to boot). RICK MARTINEZ
C. Loin
These big guys have a defined
fat cap with very tender meat.
When cooking, the rarer the
better, which makes them
ideal for a quick sear. Look for
chops about 12" thick.
PREP SCHOOL
GIMME SOME SKIN
FROM P.1 15 Stop tossing that

flabby skin from your storebought rotisserie chicken: It
crisps up beautifullyand
deliciouslyin a pan. Just cook
over medium in a dry skillet,
turning often and watching out
for splatters, until its like a
piece of baconand who doesnt
like bacon? Heres how to use it.
C.
FROM P.9 7
A.
D.
B.
ALLIUMS AMONG US
FROM P.5 8 Cant track down any of those oh-so-fleeting

ramps at your local farmers market? There are plenty
of other oniony options available this time of year. Turn
to these BA Test Kitchen favorites. A.R.
A. Scallions A supermarket staple, their peppery bite isnt
overpowering. Best used chopped raw (or charred!) in salads,
or as a garnish.
B. Leeks Their slight garlicky flavor mellows when cooked.
Braised to an almost creamy texture, theyre one of the worlds
greatest side dishes.
C. Spring Onions A more mature scallion with large, sweet
bulbs and pungent, spicy green tops. Excellent for roasting
whole (finish with flaky sea salt and a spritz of lime juice).
D. Flowering Chives These mature chives are bursting
with gorgeous purple flowers that taste just like, well, chives!
Use both flowers and finely cut stems in salads.
Katz vinegar
changed my life.
Made with wine
grapes left to ripen
and concentrate
right on the vine,
it has a natural
sweetness and is
a real fermented
product full of
cultures. It tastes
alive. I use it on all
my salads; try it
instead of grocery
store stuff and youll
notice a difference.
Chef, Ava Genes,
Portland, OR
Katz Late Harvest
Sauvignon Blanc
AgroDolce vinegar,
$12; katzandco.com
FROM P.4 8 Its high fat content and robust, meaty flavor make pork shoulder an excellent,
if often overlooked, choice for quick cookingyou just have to prep it right. A.R.
2
1. Orient the shoulder

fat side up on a cutting
board and, using a
sharp knife, slice the
meat into four equal
"-thick steaks.
2. Pound steak with a
meat mallet in between
two pieces of plastic
wrap, starting from
the center and moving
outward until each
cutlet is " thick.
Replace the B in a BLT

Crumble over loaded baked
potatoes for extra oomph
Garnish guacamole or veggie dips
Eat like chicken-y potato chips
when no one is looking
JOSHUA MCFADDEN,
THE BOLD SHOULDER

1
CLAIRE SAFFITZ
A S PA R A G U S
STA L K I N G
FROM P.4 8 A simple vegetable

peeler is all you need to create
beautiful ribbons of asparagus.
Start at the stem end (thickerstalked asparagus works best
here) and, applying steady
pressure, shave toward the tip.
Keep going until the stalk is
too thin to shave, then toss that
piece into the salad, too. A.R.
FOOD STYLING BY ALISON ROMAN. ILLUSTRATIONS: CLAIRE MCCRACKEN (LAMB CHOPS, VINEGAR); BRUCE HUTCHISON (CRIMPING, PORK SHOULDER).
FINE
VINEGAR
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P RO M OT I O N
recipe index APRIL 2015
sourcebook
SH0PPING LIST
EASTER SUNDAY pp. 6066
Pasta at the River

Caf, London,
page 116
P. 60 CAROLINE Z. HURLEY LINEN THROW $140; carolinezhurley.com

P. 62 BEN MEDANSKY CUP $40; benmedansky.com
WORKING LUNCH pp. 6876
BDDW bddw.com
CALVIN KLEIN HOME calvinklein.com
CEDAR & MOSS cedarandmoss.com
COMMUNE DESIGN communedesign.com
DATESWEISER datesweiser.com
DE VORM devorm.nl
GENSLER gensler.com
IRENE NEUWIRTH 8458 Melrose Place, West Hollywood; 323-285-2000;
ireneneuwirth.com
JENN-AIR jennair.com
LACANCHE lacanche.com
LINDSEY ADELMAN lindseyadelman.com
MOEN moen.com
NEST nest.com
NICKEY . KEHOE 7221 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles; 323-954-9300; nickeykehoe.com
SPOONFLOWER spoonflower.com
A MODERN GUIDE TO TIMELESS LONDON pp. 116125
HONEY & CO.: THE COOKBOOK by Itamar Srulovich and Sarit Packer, $35;
littlebrown.com
TRAVEL PLANNER
R.S.V.P. pp. 1622
BAR TARTINE 561 Valencia St., San Francisco; 415-487-1600; bartartine.com

CRAFTSMAN AND WOLVES 746 Valencia St., San Francisco; 415-913-7713;
COOK THE COVER
MAIN COURSES
Slow-Roasted, TwiceFried Porterhouse p.94
FISH
Crispy-Skinned Fish p.100
Salmon Nioise p.115
APPETIZERS
Buttermilk-Fried
Ramps p.58
Carrot Tart with Ricotta
and Herbs p.62
Garlic Confit Toast p.45
Lentil Croquettes
with Watercress
and Kefir p.18
BEVERAGES
Classic Martini p.90
Ros Spritzer p.62
BREAD
Garlic Confit Toast p.45
BREAKFAST
Ludos Omelet p.89
SOUP
Mint, and Ricotta p.46
SALADS
PHOTOGRAPH BY PEDEN + MUNK
Collard Greens Salad

with Ginger and Spicy
Seed Brittle p.53
Green Goddess Cobb
Salad p.115
Little Gem Salad
with Lemon Cream and
Hazelnuts p.96
Salmon Nioise p.115
Steakhouse Salad
with Red Chile Dressing
and Peanuts p.115
MEAT
Chile-Cumin Lamb
Meatballs with Yogurt
and Cucumber p.108
Ham and Pea Hand
Pies p.20
Lamb Chops with
Greens and Sorrel Salsa
Verde p.111
Lamb Ribs with Rhubarb
and Radish Salad p.108
Olive-Stuffed Leg
of Lamb p.111
Pork Shoulder Cutlets
with Fennel and
Asparagus Salad p.48
Ragout of Lamb and
Spring Vegetables
with Farro p.111
Slow-Roasted, TwiceFried Porterhouse p.94
Steakhouse Salad
with Red Chile Dressing
and Peanuts p.115
POULTRY
Duck Breast with
Mustard Greens, Turnips,
and Radishes p.64
Green Goddess Cobb
Salad p.115
PASTA
Mint, and Ricotta p.46
Ramp Pesto Spaghetti

p.58
The Ultimate Bolognese
Sauce p.99
VEGETARIAN
Ludos Omelet p.89
Ramp Pesto Spaghetti
p.58
Tofu Yum-Yum Rice
Bowl p.16
VEGETABLES,
SIDE DISHES
Blackened Cabbage
with KelpBrown Butter
and Basil p.92
Smashed Twice-Cooked
Potatoes with Leeks and
Green Garlic p.62
MISCELLANEOUS
Pickled Ramps p.58
DESSERTS
Blood OrangeCurd
Sundaes with Olive Oil
and Sea Salt p.54
Miso Doughnuts p.22
Rhubarb-Almond
Cake p.66
FOR NUTRITIONAL
INFO FOR THE
RECIPES IN THIS
ISSUE, GO TO
BONAPPETIT.COM
/RECIPES
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HINOKI AND THE BIRD 10 W. Century Dr., Los Angeles; 310-552-1200;
hinokiandthebird.com
WORLD STREET KITCHEN 2743 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis; 612-424-8855;
eatwsk.com
WE DO! pp. 2533
ANIMAL 435 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles; 323-782-9225; animalrestaurant.com
ROBERTAS 261 Moore St., Brooklyn; 718-417-1118; robertaspizza.com
THE WALRUS AND THE CARPENTER 4743 Ballard Ave. NW, Seattle; 206-395-9227;
thewalrusbar.com
THE MOMENT pp. 3436
BAR COVELL 4628 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles; 323-660-4400; barcovell.com
ORDINAIRE 3354 Grand Ave., Oakland, CA; 510-629-3944; ordinairewine.com
OSO MARKET + BAR 726 SE Grand Ave., Portland, OR; 503-232-6400; osomarket.com
PUBLIC SERVICES WINE & WHISKY 202 Travis St., Houston;
713-516-8897; publicservicesbar.com
SPOKE 89 Holland St., Somerville, MA; 617-718-9463; spokewinebar.com
THE BA Q&A p. 38
NAK WON RESTAURANT 12 W. 20th St., Baltimore; 410-244-5501
THE BA CHECKLIST p. 40
BEURRAGE 1248 W. 18th St., Chicago; 773-998-2371
NAVIGATOR: LAS VEGAS pp. 8184
ARIA RESORT & CASINO 3730 Las Vegas Blvd. S.; 702-590-7757; aria.com
BAZAAR MEAT BY JOS ANDRS 2535 Las Vegas Blvd. S.; 855-761-7757;
slslasvegas.com/dining
CAESARS PALACE 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. S.; 702-731-7110; caesars.com
CARSON KITCHEN 124 S. Sixth St.; 702-473-9523; carsonkitchen.com
DI FARA PIZZA AT FORUM FOOD COURT 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. S.; 702-731-7110;
caesars.com
MGM GRAND HOTEL & CASINO 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. S.; 877-880-0880;
mgmgrand.com
OAK & IVY 707 Fremont St.; 702-854-1406; oakandivy.com
PETROSSIAN BAR AT THE BELLAGIO 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. S.; 702-693-7111;
bellagio.com
YUSHO AT MONTE CARLO 3770 Las Vegas Blvd. S.; 702-730-6888; yusholv.com
COOK LIKE A PRO pp. 86101
AVA GENES 3377 SE Division St., Portland, OR; 971-229-0571; avagenes.com
IDEAS IN FOOD blog.ideasinfood.com
IL CORVO 217 James St., Seattle; 206-538-0999; ilcorvopasta.com
PCHE 800 Magazine St., New Orleans; 504-522-1744; pecherestaurant.com
PEGU CLUB 77 W. Houston St., NYC; 212-473-7348; peguclub.com
PETIT TROIS 718 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles; 323-468-8916; petittrois.com
REL Jgersborggade 41, Copenhagen, Denmark; +45-36-96-66-09;
restaurant-relae.dk
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back of the napkin
Shailene Woodley
Shailene Woodleys recent films, The Fault in Our Stars
and Divergent (its sequel, Insurgent, is out now), were
huge box office hits. But her food passions arent quite
as mainstream. The actress forages for mushrooms
and berries, bolsters her coffee with butter and coconut
oil (Youve got to try it), and consults herbalists for
thyme tea recipes (If you wake up and your respiratory
system feels off, thyme is great for that). Her latest
culinary pursuit: home fermentation. My favorites
are kraut, kimchi, and kombucha, but you can ferment
just about anything, she says. I sort of love that
semi-rotten flavor. Here, more funky food and drink
ideas from Americas most holistic leading lady.
MAURA KUTNER WALTERS
Written in Los
Angeles on
November 20,
2014
I love harvesting
food and cooking
it and seeing how
I feel after Ive
eaten it. Its a whole
circle thing.
PHOTOGRAPH BY DANNY KIM
PROP STYLING BY BOBBI LIN. ILLUSTRATION BY JOE WILSON.
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FOOD STYLING BY REBECCA JURKEVICH. PROP STYLING BY AMY WILSON.

DEAR BON APPTIT,

TOFU YUM-YUM RICE BOWL

1 14-oz. package extra-firm tofu,

2 cups short-grain rice

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: A deep-fry

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1 tsp. caraway seeds

WATERCRESS SAUCE Toast seeds in a dry

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