Cooking with Cocktail Rings

Lobster is delicate enough that it doesn’t need much additional flavor, and this dynamite lobster crispy rice is proof. A mayonnaise base binds the mixture together, with just enough sriracha for gentle heat, soy sauce for depth, green onion for freshness, and a squeeze of lemon to brighten it. The balance of each additional ingredient enhances the lo...

Lobster tails are one of those ingredients that look intimidating but are actually one of the most straightforward things you can cook at home. Learning how to boil lobster tails, one of the most simple, reliable methods, produces tender and perfectly cooked lobster in under 15 minutes, and no special equipment or culinary de...

The star of this brick chicken with creamy herb pan sauce is the golden-brown crispy skin. It’s made with whole chicken legs, deboned and pressed flat so the skin has maximum contact with the pan. Don’t let the deboning intimidate you; I’ve included step-by-step photos below to walk you through it. 

This fresh jalapeño habanero hot sauce sits somewhere between a traditional hot sauce and a fresh salsa. It’s not fermented, so there’s no long wait. It’s made with roasted and simmered chilies blended until smooth with a bit of vinegar that brightens the flavor without tipping into tangy. It comes together quickly and tastes like something t...