They're most often appetizers, but with a side of rice, lettuce cups can be the main event. In this wrap, smoked trout and cucumber meld with a sticky and tangy sauce.
A little bit of a departure from the typically Asian-inspired lettuce cups, these butter lettuce leaves get a hearty helping of roast beef, Parmesan, and artichoke hearts. They're kind of the best breadless sandwich you could have.
Step one: make the pork meatballs with lemongrass, cilantro, and fish sauce for a flavorful center. Step two: stir up a sweet-and-sour sauce. Step three: load it all into a lettuce cup. Step four: get ready for more.
To make these stir-fried lettuce wraps, you need to know one essential technique: the art of setting up. By having all of your ingredients ready, you can quickly stir fry without any hitches.
Use ginger and chili sauce to balance the lettuce's water content with the fattiness of the steak. You may not have room for dinner if you put these out as an appetizer.
Taco party, 2.0. In Korea, bo ssäm is traditionally a lettuce cups loaded up with tender pork, rice, and pickles. Bonus points to whomever adds an oyster.
If you're a fan of dan dan noodles, the velvety rich pork and peanut dish, you'll love these lettuce cups. Using peanut butter in the sauce adds sweetness and creaminess; sharp ginger and lime juice balances it out.
In this edition of Epicurious 101, professional chef and culinary instructor Frank Proto demonstrates how to make the best mac and cheese at home. From the perfect melty sauce to a delicious toasted crust, follow Frank’s guide and never make a dry mac and cheese again.
Chefs Yara Herrera, Eric See, and Adán Medrano are used to thinking outside the box when it comes to cooking; however, today on Epicurious, we’ve asked them to give us their unfiltered, honest reviews of some prominent frozen burritos found on supermarket shelves. Which burritos pack the most bang for your budget, and which should you avoid at all costs?
Chefs Cara Nicoletti, Pat LaFrieda, and Matt Abdoo are used to thinking outside the box when it comes to cooking; however, today on Epicurious, we’ve asked them to give us their unfiltered, honest reviews of some prominent hot dogs found on supermarket shelves. Which hot dogs pack the most bang for your budget, and which should you avoid at all costs?
Trader Joe’s is famous for its cheese selection, but which ones are actually worth buying? Cheese expert Liz Thorpe joins Epicurious to taste test everything from classic Brie and sharp cheddar to more adventurous flavors like chocolate stilton and spicy scotch bonnet. Join Liz as she breaks down the best buys, hidden gems, and which cheeses to skip on your next Trader Joe’s run.
