Chef John’s Classic Potato Pancakes Recipe

Ingredients 2 ¼ pounds russet potatoes, peeled and grated ½ yellow onion, grated 2 large eggs 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 pinch cayenne pepper 1 cup vegetable oil for frying 3-4 ounces thinly sliced smoked salmon 4 tablespoon sour cream 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped Instructions Place … Read more

Spicy Ranch Cauliflower Crackers Recipe

Ingredients 1 (12 ounce) package frozen riced cauliflower cheese cloth 1 egg 1 tablespoon dry ranch salad dressing mix ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Instructions Place riced cauliflower in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, covered, for 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a cheesecloth-lined strainer and allow to … Read more

Chef John’s Juicy Lucy Recipe

Ingredients 6 ounces ground beef 4 drops Worcestershire sauce, or to taste 3 pinches garlic powder freshly ground black pepper to taste kosher salt to taste 1 pinch cayenne pepper 1 slice Cheddar cheese 1 hamburger bun, split 1 slice tomato 1 leaf lettuce Instructions Divide beef into two 3-ounce balls. Lightly moisten fingertips with … Read more

Salmon Tacos with Pineapple Salsa Recipe

Ingredients 4 salmon fillets cooked (see notes) 12 4.5 inch flour tortillas warmed 2 cups fresh pineapple diced small 1 lime juiced 1 small red bell pepper or yellow or orange pepper cored and diced small 1 small jalapeno pepper seeded and diced small 1/4 cup red onion diced 1/4 cup fresh cilantro minced kosher salt to taste black pepper to taste Instructions Chunk up salmon fillets and add an equal amount of salmon onto the middle of each … Read more