Smoky Barbecued Chicken
The amber-colored meat is delicious, thanks to a marinade that was left overnight, a sugar-spice rub, and a mop of sweet-sour sauce. It also gets four hours on the barbecue. For extra moisture, place the chicken upright on top of half-filled…
Braised Pork with Ginger-Pickled Shishito Peppers
Sang Yoon’s braised pork with a fried yolk and pickled peppers over rice may seem eclectic. But it is a combination of two of his favorite Japanese dishes: donburi, which is rice and meat with an egg, and kakuni, which…
Shaved Zucchini with Miso Vinaigrette
Tyler Florence seasoned his salad with miso, a creamy Japanese soybean paste, in addition to salt. The zucchini ribbons are tossed together with sesame seeds toasted and cracked strips of nori. Serve this salad right away because it will become watery…
14 Tempting Pot Pie Recipes
It’s the ultimate comfort dish with its steaming broth, flaky pastry, hearty veggies, and tender proteins. In this case, we have classic chicken, beef braised, meatless mushrooms, and leftover turkey pie recipes from Ina Garten and Gavin Kaysen. All winter, bake the…
Tea talk
The tea has evolved from its Asian roots and the status of being the only iced beverage at backyard barbecues. Thanks to marketing-savvy brands that target millennials, the versatile drink is thriving. The liquid is also being re-appreciated for its health benefits…
The new cocktail experience
The bartender uses art and science to create sensory cocktail experiences for adventurous drinkers. According to a Mintel report from April 2018, 55% of Americans prefer to drink at home. Although the overall amount of alcohol consumed outside of the house is declining, spending…
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This month, the Innovation Group visited New York for Summer’s Fancy Food Show. The Summer Fancy Food Show, which featured more than 2,500 exhibitors from 55 countries, is a leading indicator of food and beverage trends. New startups are innovating on…
Activist dining experiences
US chefs are experimenting with themed dining platforms and conceptual food experiences to explore political issues and support refugee communities. They also want to bring the American immigrant experience to life. “Coming To America” Story course, a New York-based dinner…
Digital coffee
Many baristas believe that the preparation of quality coffee is a meticulous and sacred process. From the sound of the grinder to the aroma that comes out, it’s a careful, holy process. In China, however, a new generation of cafes is…
Edible utensils
A wave of innovative designers and retailers are offering edible alternatives to plastic packaging, straws, and servingware in response to the growing consumer sentiment against plastic (and waste). As governments take a more proactive approach, they are regulating the brands,…