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Käsespätzle (Cheese Spaetzle)
Belle Morizio. Belle Morizio

Tender dumplings meet silky, molten Gruyère and crispy fried onions in this German classic.

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Käsespätzle (Cheese Spaetzle)
Belle Morizio. Belle Morizio

This satisfying German pasta dish is adapted from the one served at Spatenhaus an der Oper in Munich. The trick to transforming the soft dough into delicate, tender dumplings is well-aerated eggs and and mastering the delivery of batter into the boiling water. Consider picking up an easy-to-use spätzle-maker, or use a bowl scraper and a colander or a potato ricer to extrude the batter directly into the pot.

Featured In “Learn to Make Spätzle: Germany’s Favorite Comfort Food” by Benjamin Kemper.

Yield: 4
Time: 45 minutes
  • 1¾ cups plus 2 Tbsp. (9 oz.) all-purpose flour, divided
  • 1½ tsp. kosher salt, divided, plus more
  • 1 large yellow onion (7 oz.), half thinly sliced, half finely chopped
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 5 large eggs
  • Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 cup (4 oz.) grated Bavarian bergkäse cheese or Gruyère
  • 2 Tbsp. finely chopped chives
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, stir together 2 tablespoons of the flour and ½ teaspoon of the salt. Add the sliced half of the onion and toss to coat.
  2. To a medium skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil. When it’s hot and shimmering, add the sliced onions (leave the excess flour behind) and fry, using tongs to stir occasionally, until crisp and golden brown, 9–10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside. Transfer the oil in the skillet to a heatproof bowl and cool completely before discarding. Wipe the skillet clean with paper towels and set aside.
  3. Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil over high heat.
  4. Meanwhile, return the skillet to the stove and place over medium heat. Add the butter. When it has melted and the foam begins to subside, add the chopped half of the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent but not yet browned, 8–9 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  5. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until very frothy. Add the nutmeg and the remaining flour and salt and whisk to a uniform, thick batter. Continue whisking until bubbles slowly rise to the surface when you stop whisking, about 2 minutes more.
  6. When the water begins to boil, place a spätzle maker or a heat-resistant colander with large holes over the pot. Pour the batter onto the spätzle maker or colander. Working quickly, use a bowl scraper or rubber spatula to force the all of the batter through the holes. Immediately stir the water gently to separate any stuck pieces. When the water returns to a boil, cook the spätzle for 2 minutes, then drain them and rinse well under cold water.
  7. Return the large skillet with the chopped onions to the stove and place it over medium-high heat. When the onions begin to sizzle, add the spätzle and cheese. Stir until the spätzle is hot and the cheese is fully melted. Season to taste with salt, then transfer to a large bowl or four small plates. Top with the chives and reserved fried onions, sprinkle with black pepper, and serve immediately.

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Broccoli Strascinati (Sautéed Broccoli with Garlic and Chile) https://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/broccoli-with-garlic-and-hot-pepper-broccoli-strascinati/ Mon, 18 Mar 2019 22:27:43 +0000 https://dev.saveur.com/uncategorized/article-recipes-broccoli-with-garlic-and-hot-pepper-broccoli-strascinati/
Broccoli Strascinati (Sautéed Broccoli with Garlic and Chile)
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Jessie YuChen. Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Jessie YuChen

This simply prepared vegetable side is one of Rome’s most splendid dishes.

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Broccoli Strascinati (Sautéed Broccoli with Garlic and Chile)
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Jessie YuChen. Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Jessie YuChen

Strascinati, which means “dragged,” refers to a technique for sautéing in olive oil with plenty of garlic and chiles. This Roman side dish, which pairs beautifully with porchetta or pork chops, can be made with regular broccoli, broccoli rabe, or broccoli romano, known in the U.S. as romanesco.

Featured in “Roman Contorni” by Dana Bowen.

Yield: 2–4
Time: 15 minutes
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb. broccoli, stemmed and cut into florets
  • 3 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
  • ½ tsp. crushed red chile flakes
  • Kosher salt

Instructions

  1. To a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil. When it’s hot and shimmering, add the broccoli and cook, turning occasionally, until lightly browned, 6–8 minutes. Sprinkle in 2 tablespoons of water, then add the garlic and cook until golden, 2–3 minutes. Add the chile flakes and continue cooking until toasted, about 2 minutes more. Season to taste with salt and serve immediately.

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Fried Cucumbers with Sour Cream Dip https://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/fried-cucumbers-with-sour-cream-dipping-sauce/ Mon, 18 Mar 2019 22:42:16 +0000 https://dev.saveur.com/uncategorized/article-recipes-fried-cucumbers-with-sour-cream-dipping-sauce/
Fried Cucumbers with Sour Cream Dipping Sauce
Photo: Paola + Murray • Food Styling: Barrett Washburne • Prop Styling: Carla Gonzalez-Hart. Photo: Paola + Murray • Food Styling: Barrett Washburne • Prop Styling: Carla Gonzalez-Hart

Skip the pickling and dunk these spicy, crunchy cukes into a green goddess-style sauce.

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Fried Cucumbers with Sour Cream Dipping Sauce
Photo: Paola + Murray • Food Styling: Barrett Washburne • Prop Styling: Carla Gonzalez-Hart. Photo: Paola + Murray • Food Styling: Barrett Washburne • Prop Styling: Carla Gonzalez-Hart

This appetizer plays with cucumber‘s crunchy appeal by coating slices with a spicy cornmeal crust and frying them up until piping hot. A cool green goddess-style dip squelches the heat.

Yield: 8–12
Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

For the dip:

  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 Tbsp. milk
  • 2 Tbsp. grated yellow onion
  • 1 Tbsp. finely chopped chives
  • 1 Tbsp. finely chopped parsley
  • 1 Tbsp. finely chopped tarragon
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves, mashed to a paste with 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

For the cucumbers:

  • Vegetable oil
  • 2 cups cornmeal
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 Tbsp. baking powder
  • 1 Tbsp. celery salt
  • 1½ tsp. kosher salt, plus more
  • 1½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 1½ tsp. garlic powder
  • 1½ tsp. onion powder
  • 1½ tsp. sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1½ lb. Kirby cucumbers, halved lengthwise, seeded, and cut into 3 by ½-in. sticks

Instructions

  1. Make the dip: In a large bowl, whisk together the sour cream, milk, onion, chives, parsley, tarragon, lemon juice, and garlic. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Cover the bowl and refrigerate.
  2. Fry the cucumbers: Into a large pot fitted with a deep-fry thermometer, pour 2 inches of oil and turn the heat to medium-high. While the oil heats, in a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, celery salt, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne. Add the cucumbers and toss to coat, shaking off any excess. When the temperature reads 375°F, working in batches, add the cucumbers and fry, turning once or twice, until crisp and golden brown, about 2 minutes per batch. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried cucumbers to a paper towel-lined plate. Serve hot with the reserved dip.

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Fried Corn on the Cob https://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/fried-corn/ Mon, 18 Mar 2019 22:39:08 +0000 https://dev.saveur.com/uncategorized/article-recipes-fried-corn/
Fried Corn on the Cob
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Tyna Hoang. Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Tyna Hoang

Give your kernels a bath in hot oil this summer.

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Fried Corn on the Cob
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Tyna Hoang. Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Tyna Hoang

Yes, you can deep-fry corn! A quick turn in hot oil yields kernels that are crisp and juicy at the same time. Other than a sprinkle of salt at the end, the ears need no embellishment. We found that super sweet corn—with its high sugar content—fries up best.

Featured in the July/August 2002 issue.

Yield: 4–6
Time: 15 minutes
  • Vegetable oil
  • 8 ears fresh corn, shucked
  • Kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Into a large pot fitted with a deep-fry thermometer, pour 2 inches of oil and turn the heat to medium-high. When the temperature reads 365°F, working in batches (do not overcrowd the pot), add the corn and fry until most of the kernels are deep golden, 3–4 minutes per batch.
  2. Transfer the corn to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Season to taste with salt and serve.

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Grilled Mushrooms with Garlic-Parsley Oil https://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/grilled-mushrooms/ Mon, 18 Mar 2019 22:50:20 +0000 https://dev.saveur.com/uncategorized/article-recipes-grilled-mushrooms/
Grilled Mushrooms with Garlic and Parsley Oil
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Tyna Hoang. Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Tyna Hoang

A quick turn over hot coals brings out the rich, earthy flavor of your favorite fungi.

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Grilled Mushrooms with Garlic and Parsley Oil
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Tyna Hoang. Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Tyna Hoang

The savory simplicity of mushrooms grilled over hot coals is always a favorite summer flavor. Only a hint of garlic and parsley are needed to season these rich and earthy fungi. If you can’t find oyster mushrooms, use any variety that won’t fall through the grate of your grill.

Featured in the August/September 2003 issue.

Yield: 4–6
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • ¼ bunch parsley leaves, finely chopped
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 lb. oyster mushrooms, cleaned and trimmed
  • ½ lb. white mushrooms, stemmed

Instructions

  1. Heat a charcoal or gas grill to medium-high. In a small bowl, stir together the oil, garlic, and parsley, then season to taste with salt.
  2. Add the mushrooms to the grill and cook gill side up without turning, basting continuously with the parsley oil, until charred and tender, 5–10 minutes.

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Marcella Hazan’s Braised Celery with Tomatoes https://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/sedano-e-pomodori-brasati-braised-celery-and-tomato/ Mon, 18 Mar 2019 22:48:37 +0000 https://dev.saveur.com/uncategorized/article-recipes-sedano-e-pomodori-brasati-braised-celery-and-tomato/
Braised Celery and Tomato (Sedano e Pomodori Brasati)
Photo: Julia Gartland • Food Styling: Jessie YuChen. Photo: Julia Gartland • Food Styling: Jessie YuChen

Follow the renowned Italian cookbook author’s lead and simmer your stalks low and slow.

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Braised Celery and Tomato (Sedano e Pomodori Brasati)
Photo: Julia Gartland • Food Styling: Jessie YuChen. Photo: Julia Gartland • Food Styling: Jessie YuChen

This sedano e pomodori brasati (braised celery and tomato) recipe, adapted from celebrated Italian cookbook author Marcella Hazan, produces results that are surprising from celery: creamy, sweet, luscious. The stalks’ stringy fibers, often removed before cooking, here act as a brace that helps the vegetable keep its shape through a long simmer.

Adapted from Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking by Marcella Hazan. Copyright © 1992. Available from Alfred A. Knopf.

Featured in “The Soft Approach: In Praise of Soft-Cooked Vegetables” by Lesley Porcelli.

Yield: 4–6
Time: 2 hours
  • 3 oz. pancetta, cut into 1-in. pieces
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 bunches celery (about 2 lb.), stalks trimmed and cut on the bias into 2-in. pieces
  • ¾ cup whole peeled canned tomatoes with their juices, crushed by hand
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. To a large pot over medium-high heat, add the pancetta and cook, stirring occasionally, until the fat renders, about 12 minutes. (If the pancetta begins to brown too fast, turn the heat to medium-low.) Using a slotted spoon, transfer the pancetta to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside to drain.
  2. Return the pot to medium-high heat and add the oil. When it’s hot and shimmering, add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and light brown, about 10 minutes. Add the celery, tomatoes, and ¼ cup of water and season to taste with salt and black pepper. Cover the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the celery is very tender, about 1½ hours.
  3. Transfer the celery with its juices to a serving bowl and sprinkle with the reserved pancetta. Serve hot or at room temperature.

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Heirloom and Cherry Tomato Salad https://www.saveur.com/heirloom-and-cherry-tomato-salad-recipe/ Wed, 21 Aug 2019 19:15:18 +0000 https://dev.saveur.com/uncategorized/heirloom-and-cherry-tomato-salad-recipe/
Alice Waters' Heirloom and Cherry Tomato Salad
Photo: Heami Lee • Food Styling: Jessie YuChen. Photo: Heami Lee • Food Styling: Jessie YuChen

Fragrant with basil and drizzled with shallot vinaigrette, this simple dish from chef Alice Waters captures the joy of peak summer tomatoes.

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Alice Waters' Heirloom and Cherry Tomato Salad
Photo: Heami Lee • Food Styling: Jessie YuChen. Photo: Heami Lee • Food Styling: Jessie YuChen

Look for as many kinds of tomatoes as possible for this classic summer salad from Alice Waters’ Chez Panisse Café Cookbook. Tossed with fresh basil and a zingy shallot vinaigrette, it’s all about the beautiful and varied colors, flavors, and textures. As Waters puts it, “Is there a better example of the joy of eating seasonally?”

Adapted from Chez Panisse Café Cookbook by Alice Waters. © 1999. Available from HarperCollins.

Featured in “Alice Waters’ ‘Chez Panisse Café Cookbook’ Still Holds Up” by Anna Kovel.

Yield: 4
Time: 20 minutes
  • 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar, plus more as needed
  • 1 medium garlic clove, finely chopped (1 tsp.)
  • 1 medium shallot, finely chopped (¼ cup)
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 lb. mixed heirloom tomatoes, cored and cut into chunky 1-in. pieces or ½-in. slices
  • 1 cup mixed cherry and grape tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup thinly sliced lemon cucumbers or Persian cucumbers (optional)
  • ½ cup thinly sliced torpedo onions or Vidalia onions (optional)
  • Green and purple basil leaves, torn into small pieces

Instructions

  1. Make the vinaigrette: To a medium bowl, add the vinegar, garlic, and shallot. Season lightly with salt, then toss to coat. Slowly whisk in the oil until well incorporated, then adjust the seasoning to taste with more vinegar or salt if needed.
  2. On a shallow bowl or platter, arrange the heirloom and cherry tomatoes, and if desired, the cucumbers and onions. Season to taste with salt and black pepper, sprinkle with basil, drizzle with vinaigrette, and serve immediately.

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Chinese Cilantro and Peanut Salad https://www.saveur.com/chinese-cilantro-peanut-salad-recipe/ Mon, 18 Mar 2019 22:28:27 +0000 https://dev.saveur.com/uncategorized/chinese-cilantro-peanut-salad-recipe/
Chinese Cilantro and Peanut Salad
Belle Morizio. Belle Morizio

This refreshing side from Xinjiang is the perfect accompaniment to grilled meats.

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Chinese Cilantro and Peanut Salad
Belle Morizio. Belle Morizio

This refreshing peanut salad from Xinjiang, an autonomous region in northwest China, is adapted from Carolyn Phillips’ cookbook All Under Heaven. Known as huāshēngmĭ bàn xiāngcài, it pairs well with both grilled meats and fish. Use both the stems and leaves of the most delicate cilantro you can find.

Featured in “Eating on the Western Edge of China” by Fiona Reilly.

Yield: 4–6
Time: 5 minutes
  • 1 tsp. soy sauce
  • ½ tsp. kosher salt
  • ½ tsp. sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil
  • 1 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
  • ½ cup roasted salted peanuts, coarsely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 bunch cilantro, coarsely chopped

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, salt, and sugar. Slowly whisk in the sesame oil, then add the red bell pepper, peanuts, sesame seeds, and cilantro and toss to coat. Transfer to a platter and serve immediately.

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Grilled Corn Bhel https://www.saveur.com/grilled-corn-bhel-recipe/ Wed, 02 Oct 2019 15:19:21 +0000 https://dev.saveur.com/uncategorized/grilled-corn-bhel-recipe/
Grilled Corn Bhel
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Jessie YuChen. Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Jessie YuChen

Flame-kissed kernels meet crunchy corn flakes in this summery take on the Indian street food.

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Grilled Corn Bhel
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Jessie YuChen. Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Jessie YuChen

In Chai Pani Restaurant Group chef-owner Meherwan Irani’s take on the Indian street-food dish bhel, grilled sweet corn is tossed with a zesty cumin-lime dressing and crunchy corn poha, a popular puffed corn snack. Irani likes to fry his own corn poha, but store-bought unsweetened corn flakes also make an excellent substitute.

All of the ingredients can be prepared in advance, but for the brightest flavor, wait until just before serving to mix in the dressing. Leaving some of the husk on the corn will prevent the kernels from drying out; if purchased pre-shucked, wrap the cobs in aluminum foil before grilling.

Featured in “6 Magnificent Indian Grilling Recipes You Can Pull Off Indoors or Outdoors.”

Yield: 8
Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

For the dressing:

  • ¼ cup coarsely chopped cilantro
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
  • ½ tsp. ground cumin
  • ½ tsp. sugar
  • ½ tsp. kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 medium garlic clove
  • ¼ medium red onion, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup plus 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

For the salad:

  • 6 ears yellow or white sweet corn in husks, tough outer leaves removed
  • 1½ cups peeled, seeded, and finely chopped cucumber
  • 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  • ½ medium red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cups unsweetened corn flakes
  • ½ cup coarsely chopped cilantro
  • 2 Tbsp. coarsely chopped mint
  • Kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Make the dressing: To a blender or small food processor, add the cilantro, lime juice, cumin, sugar, salt, pepper, garlic, and onion and pulse until smooth. With the machine running on low speed, slowly drizzle in the oil until fully incorporated. Transfer the dressing to a small bowl, cover, and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
  2. Make the salad: Heat a charcoal or gas grill to medium-high (about 400°F). Alternatively, heat a grill pan over high. Add the corn and cook, turning occasionally, until the husks darken and the kernels are lightly browned all over (peel back the husk to check), 10–15 minutes. Remove from the grill and set aside to cool to room temperature.
  3. Using a sharp knife, slice the corn kernels off each cob. Transfer the kernels to a large bowl (reserve the cobs for another use or discard). Add the cucumber, tomatoes, and onion and toss well to combine. Just before serving, add the corn flakes, cilantro, and mint and toss gently to combine without breaking up the corn flakes. Add ½ cup of the dressing (reserve any remaining for another use) and toss gently to coat. Season to taste with salt and serve immediately.

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Danish Salted Cucumber Salad https://www.saveur.com/salted-cucumber-salad-recipe/ Mon, 18 Mar 2019 22:51:47 +0000 https://dev.saveur.com/uncategorized/salted-cucumber-salad-recipe/
Danish Salted Cucumber Salad
Chris Tonnesen. Chris Tonnesen

Lavished with fresh herbs and edible flowers, this refreshing side from Copenhagen is a real head-turner.

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Danish Salted Cucumber Salad
Chris Tonnesen. Chris Tonnesen

As is true in much of northern Europe, pickles are very traditional in Danish cooking. “In many classic dishes, cucumbers are thinly sliced and pickled in a sweet-sour brine, then served as a side to fried meats like chicken,” says Copenhagen chef Niclas Grønhøj Møller. Instead of using a brine to season his cucumbers, he salts them heavily and squeezes them with lemon, giving them a pickly saltiness and slight acidity.

Featured in “What Would It Take for an American Guy to Become Danish?” by Andrew Richdale.

Yield: 4–6
Time: 30 minutes
  • 2 English cucumbers (about 2 lb.), cut lengthwise, seeded, and sliced ¼ inch thick on the bias
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice, plus more as needed
  • 2 Tbsp. kosher salt, plus more as needed
  • 2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh chervil or cilantro
  • 2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh dill
  • Edible flowers, such as chive, turnip, forget-me-not, or cabbage flowers, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, toss the cucumbers with the lemon juice and salt. Set aside for 15–30 minutes (the longer the cucumbers rest, the less water they will have and the saltier they will taste).
  2. Drain and discard the excess liquid, taste the cucumbers, and adjust the seasoning with more salt and lemon juice as needed. Add the chervil and dill, and toss to coat. Transfer the mixture to a large platter. Garnish with edible flowers and serve.

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Grilled Corn with Pepperoncini Butter https://www.saveur.com/recipes/grilled-corn-pepperoncini-butter/ Wed, 31 Jul 2024 17:38:11 +0000 /?p=172290
Grilled Corn with Pepperoncini Butter
Chris Bernabeo (Courtesy Clarkson Potter). Chris Bernabeo (Courtesy Clarkson Potter)

Your favorite summer side just got a hot, vinegary kick.

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Grilled Corn with Pepperoncini Butter
Chris Bernabeo (Courtesy Clarkson Potter). Chris Bernabeo (Courtesy Clarkson Potter)

This recipe is brought to you by the SAVEUR Cookbook Club, our passionate community of food-loving readers from around the globe, celebrating our favorite authors and recipes. Join us as we cook through a new book every month, and share your food pics and vids on social media with the hashtags #SAVEURCookbookClub and #EatTheWorld.

At their Los Angeles restaurants Kismet and Kismet Rotisserie, chefs Sara Kramer and Sarah Hymanson offer great homestyle cooking but aren’t afraid to jazz up their menu with bold flavors and unexpected ingredients, what they call “untraditional food that understands tradition.” This dish from their debut cookbook, Kismet: Bright, Fresh, and Vegetable-Loving Recipes, honors that philosophy, upgrading grilled corn with a tangy butter sauce brimming with thinly sliced pickled pepperoncini. 

Kramer and Hymanson prefer cutting their corn into smaller pieces, but you can keep your ears whole, or even cut the kernels from the cobs and toss with the pepperoncini butter for a warm salad. The authors also recommend using whole jarred pepperoncini and slicing them at home, to ensure that slices are thin enough to stick to the corn. 

Adapted from Kismet: Bright, Fresh, and Vegetable-Loving Recipes © 2024 by Sara Kramer and Sarah Hymanson. Photographs copyright © 2024 by Chris Bernabeo. Published by Clarkson Potter, an imprint of Crown Publishing Group.

Featured in “This New Cookbook Proves California Cuisine is Impossible to Pin Down” by Jessica Carbone.

Yield: 4
Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

For the pepperoncini butter:

  • 8 Tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely grated
  • ½ cup thinly sliced pepperoncini
  • 1 Tbsp. pepperoncini pickling liquid
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp. ground white pepper

For the corn:

  • 4 ears corn (about 1 lb.), husked, each ear cut into 2–3 equal pieces
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Make the pepperoncini butter: To a small pot over medium heat, add the butter and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the butter is fully melted and golden brown and the garlic smells toasted, 5–8 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in the pepperoncini, pickling liquid, salt, and white pepper, then set aside.
  2. Grill the corn: Heat a charcoal or gas grill to medium-high. In a large bowl, toss the corn with the oil to coat, then sprinkle with the salt. Grill the corn, turning frequently with tongs, until lightly charred on all sides, 8–12 minutes total.
  3. Transfer the grilled corn to a platter, spoon the pepperoncini butter over the top, and serve.

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