Potato chip-crusted catfish

I decided to try a different approach to making catfish tenders — using crushed potato chips instead of panko crumbs as the coating. Verdict: not bad!

You’ll start with about a pound of fresh white fish (I used catfish); roughly one cup of crushed potato chips (or panko crumbs, if you prefer that); 1 egg; 1/4 cup of

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Pasta with asparagus-butter sauce

This is a delightful way to enjoy fresh asparagus and your favorite cheese pasta. And it’s a perfect pairing with Albariño for a summer lunch or dinner!

You’ll need one bunch of asparagus; cheese pasta (such as four-cheese ravioli or tortellini); 12 ounces of chicken or vegetable broth; 3 tablespoons of butter; 1/4 cup grated Parmeggiano-Reggiano cheese; and chopped parsley and tarragon leaves (to taste).

Start by blanching the asparagus. (I used the basic recipe from Chef Thomas Keller’s MasterClass course!) First, fill

Quick and savory broccoli

Looking for a way to cook broccoli that’s easy, quick, and leaves the broccoli tasting yummy and, well, savory? This is one such recipe.

I found this in a Cook’s Illustrated magazine, “Dinner for Two,” in the recipe for Chicken Divan and then modified it in order to use it as a side dish instead.

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