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James Peterson

  • Recipe

    Classic Vichyssoise

    Serve this refreshing cold soup as a first course or as a light lunch, accompanied by a green salad.

  • How-To

    Stir risotto often for creamy results

    Although risotto is surprisingly easy to make—it takes only about 20 minutes to cook—it does demand a watchful eye and patient stirring. The stirring ensures that the rice cooks evenly…

  • How-To

    Dry chicken and season it before sautéing for an even brown sear

    If the surface of the chicken is moist before sautéing, it will release steam, which prevents the formation of a crust. Pat dry both sides of the chicken with a…

  • How-To

    Tips for moist sautéed chicken

    Because sauté cooks food rapidly without much tenderizing, whatever you sauté must be naturally tender. Meat and fish cut into steaks and fillets are good candidates, as are pork, lamb…

  • How-To

    How to Make a Satiny, Full-Bodied Hollandaise Sauce

    For a thick sauce with the smoothest texture, clarified butter is your best bet

  • How-To

    How to Make a Great Green Salad

    Handle the ingredients with care, from the store (or your garden) to the salad plate

  • How-To

    Creamy Vegetable Soups Without All the Cream

    Using potato and rice instead of cream as a thickener, you can make a light and tasty version of a traditional comfort food

  • Recipe

    Béarnaise Sauce

    To make béarnaise sauce, you use the same technique as for hollandaise sauce, replacing the lemon juice with a reduction of wine, vinegar, shallots, and tarragon.

  • Recipe

    Risotto alla Milanese (Risotto with Parmesan & Saffron)

    While it would be unfair to say that this is the risotto after which all others are derived—the Venetians provide plenty of competition—its lovely simplicity is hard to match. If…

  • How-To

    Steaming Mussels and Clams

    There's no better way to cook mussels and clams than steam, says James Peterson, who explains how to select and clean fresh shellfish, then steam them à la marinière.

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