Lake Isle Press

06/13/2024

Our Recipe of the Week: Green Plantain Chips by from his book "Yolele! Recipes From the Heart of Senegal" published by Lake Isle Press. Follow profile link for post and recipe.
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06/11/2024

Microwaving fish is a fast, effortless way to cook it to perfection without using any fat or heating up the kitchen. This week features a recipe for Microwave Salmon Teriyaki by Machiko Chiba from her book “The Cook-Zen Way to Eat: Microwaving Healthy Meals in MInutes.” Follow profile link for recipe.

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05/30/2024

As summer heats up, cool down with our recipe of the week: bissap, an infusion of hibiscus flowers with honey and mint that's refreshing, delicious, and sophisticated. Recipe by from his book, "Senegal: Modern Senegalese Recipes from the Source to the Bowl. Follow profile link for recipe.
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05/02/2024

Kick off your Cinco de Mayo celebration with our recipe of the week: the última Mango Margarita. Recipe by from his book "The Latin Road Home." ¡Salud!

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04/17/2024

Celebrate spring with our Recipe of the Week: Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. Recipe from “Jim Fobel’s Old-Fashioned Baking Book” published by Lake Isle Press. Follow the profile link for the recipe.

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04/12/2024

This week in : thin-sliced chicken breast marinated in coconut milk, grated coconut, lime, and jalepeño, oven-steamed with plantains in banana leaf packets. Recipe by from his book “Yolele: Recipes from the Heart of Senegal.” Follow profile link for recipe.
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04/11/2024

The New York Times says that cabbage is having a moment. Sounds good to us; so our Recipe of the week is Cabbage with Turmeric-Infused Butter. Add any kind of mushroom or peas as an alternative, and it's a fast, flavorful take on an unassuming veggie that's gone from supporting player to a starring role on menus across the country. Recipe by Vikas Khanna, from his book "Flavors First; An Indian Chef's Culinary Journey."

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04/04/2024

This week in : A simple pantry-based black bean chili that gains added depth of flavor from bits of chocolate and molasses. Easy to make and simply satisfying. From “Soups + Sides” by Catherine Walthers. Follow profile link for recipe.
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03/21/2024

Congratulations to Chef Vikas Khanna (author of “Flavors First: An Indian Chef’s Culinary Journey”) on the opening of his new NYC restaurant, Bungalow. Can’t wait to try it! , , , ,

03/21/2024

Some recipes take bland, basic meals and ramp up the flavor without getting too complicated. Like Too-Easy Chicken with Leeks from Rachael Ray. Paired with her Lemon Rice Pilaf, it makes a simply delicious meal. Both recipes are from “Rachael Ray 30-Minute Meals 2,” published by Lake Isle Press. Read about it this week in : Follow profile link to view.
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03/09/2024

In recognition of the upcoming observance of Ramadan, our Recipe of the Week is for Qatayef, a standardl Middle-Eastern dessert that is especially popular during the holy month. This version has a filling of cheese and crème fraîche, but many cooks add nuts—especially pistachios—to the filling or as a topping. This is a traditional family recipe by Mayada Anjari from her book, “The Bread and Salt Between Us: Recipes and Stories from a Syrian Refugee’s Kitchen,” written with Jennifer Sit. Photo by Liz Clayman. Follow profile link for recipe.
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03/07/2024

This week celebrates comfort food with a recipe for Lentils and Rice With Vegetables, a one-pot plant-based pantry meal. It blends french lentils and basmati rice with cauliflower, broccoli, peas and carrots flavored by cumin seeds, turmeric, and asafetida. Quick and easy, it has a risotto-like texture and can serve as a main meal or a side dish—or put an egg on it and call it breakfast. Recipe by Chef Vikas Khanna from his book “Flavors First: An Indian Chef’s Culinary Journey.” Follow profile link for recipe.
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02/22/2024

Wake up to something tasty with this recipe for a Potato, Onion, and Pancetta Frittata is a keeper. Find it in this week’s . Recipe by Toni Lydecker from her book "Piatto Unico" published by Lake Isle Press.
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02/12/2024

Make the most of hearty winter veggies with our Recipe of the Week for Beet and Fonio Salad with Pickled Carrots is by from his book “The Fonio Cookbook.” It can be made ahead, because the balance of flavors and textures—the sweetness of beets, the spicy acidity of the carrots, the nutty earthiness of fonio and a fresh burst of dill—only gets better with time. Follow profile link for recipe.
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01/21/2024

This week’s installment of presents an easy and flavorful pulao: a one-pot dish featuring nutty red rice simmered with cumin seeds, bay leaves, cloves and garlic alongside onions, carrots, cauliflower, and peas. Recipe by Chef Vikas Khanna from his book “Flavors First.” Follow profile link for recipe.

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01/05/2024

These days it’s easier than ever to get takeout (especially when you live in a city), but there’s a healing power to a home-cooked meal and the love and good wishes that come with it. This week in : Winter Vegetable Soup With Barley is just what the doctor ordered. Recipe by Catherine Walther from her book “Soups + Sides” published by Lake Isle Press.

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09/29/2023

From this week’s : How about an inviting stew from Indian Master Chef featuring kidney beans with a fragrant, flavorful blend of red onions, fresh thyme, ginger, garlic, chile peppers, plum tomatoes, ground coriander, cumin seeds and ground cumin, turmeric, and garam masala.
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09/15/2023

This week spotlights Sweet Corn Soup: a light, silky celebration of the summer made with fresh corn kernels and corn stock simmered with onions, garlic, saffron, and heavy cream. Recipe by from his book "Latin Evolution."

A light, silky celebration of the summer made with fresh corn kernels and corn stock simmered with onions, garlic, saffron, and heavy cream. Recipe by Chef Jose Garces from his book "Latin Evolution."

09/01/2023

In this week we feature a flavorful Chicken Ropa Vieja: a variation on the classic beef dish that makes a wonderful taco filling. Flavored by a chipotle chile sauce with plenty of garlic and red bell peppers. Recipe from from his book, "The Latin Road Home." Follow profile link for post and recipe.
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08/23/2023

This week's installment of is an ode to corn… chowder. This recipe adds spicy red pepper to sweet creamy corn for a fresh taste of summer. Recipe from "Soups + Sides" by Walthers. Follow profile link for post and recipe.
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07/24/2023

This week's installment of features two recipes that go together perfectly and won’t heat up your kitchen. Ready in under fifteen minutes in the microwave! Steak Teriyaki and Potatoes in Spicy Green Chile Sauce. Recipes by from "The Cook-Zen Way to Eat: Microwaving Healthy and Delicious Meals in Minutes." Follow profile link for post and recipe.
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07/07/2023

This week in , a delicious and easy oven-steamed salmon recipe that is moist and perfect every time, paired with a creamy, earthy saffron risotto. Both reciprs by Toni Lydecker from her books, “Seafood alla Siciliana” and “Piatto Unico.” Follow profile link for post and recipes.

07/01/2023

Our Recipe of the Week is an easy-to-make, easy-to-serve BLACK BEAN, CORN AND RED PEPPER SALAD WITH CHILE-LIME DRESSING SALAD for your July 4th celebration. It works as a side dish as well as a topping for grilled chicken or fish. It’s also a tasty dip for chips, a variation on Cowboy Caviar. Recipe by from her book "Raising the Salad Bar."
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06/27/2023

This week's installment of features a crowd-pleasing make-ahead Minestrone With Chicken that feeds a lot of people with a little effort. Recipe by Toni Lydecker from her book "Piatto Unico." Follow profile link for post and recipe.

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06/09/2023

This week in : Quick Fench Lentil Soup. These lentils hold their shape and add a nice texture to the soup, which is light and delicately flavored. It’s vegan, which is a plus, and satisfying, which is also a plus. Wine and lemon juice add a lovely touch of brightness. Enjoy! Follow profile link for recipe.
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06/01/2023

We salute National Mango Month with our Recipe of the Week: Avocado-Mango Salad from . A contrast in flavors, textures, and aromas. Avocado and Mango with a simple dressing of lime, oil, jalapeño, and parsley and some chopped tomatoes finish the dish. From Pierre’s book "Yolele! Recipes from the Heart of Senegal." Photograph by Adam Bartos. Follow profile link for recipe.

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05/18/2023

Our recipe of the week celebrates the season: Spring Onion and Pea Soup by Vikas Khanna from his Lake Isle Pres book, "Flavors First." Follow profile link for recipe.
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05/16/2023

This week our blog features a fast, tasty recipe from Rachael Ray that tops linguini with a sauce of cream, cognac, citrus zest, Parmigiano Reggiano, mint, and basil; easy enough for every day, fancy enough for a special occasion. Follow profile link for post and recipe.
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04/27/2023

What do you do when your favorite restaurant stops making your go-to dish? Learn to make it yourself. This week in we feature a recipe for an easy and elegant meal from Rachael Ray: Chicken and Grapes with Creamy Mustard Sauce and Couscous. follow profile link for post and recipe.
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03/31/2023

This week our blog spotlights a gluten-free option for your holiday brunch with a recipe for Fonio and Plantain Pancakes. Make them sweet, paired with hibiscus syrup (recipe included), or savory, served with eggs. The plantain adds a touch of sweetness balanced by the slightly nutty taste of fonio. Recipe from "The Fonio Cookbook: An Ancient Grain Rediscovered" by , published by Lake Isle Press.
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