Sophie Brickman

Sophie Brickman is a writer living and cooking in New York City. More

Sophie Brickman is a writer living and cooking in New York City. She is a graduate of Harvard College and the French Culinary Institute.
'Pasotto': The Pasta That Is Cooked Like Risotto

'Pasotto': The Pasta That Is Cooked Like Risotto

Sick of waiting for big pots to boil? Want something with real flavor? Follow Alain Ducasse and cook pasta in broth. More »

Recipe: Risotto-Style Seafood Pasta

This light, summery recipe requires only one pot and yields a pasta with much more flavor than standard boiled fare More »

No Grease Allowed: Healthier Asian Noodles

No Grease Allowed: Healthier Asian Noodles

Dark soy sauce, garlic, lemongrass, and ginger—not heaping cupfuls of oil—flavor a dish that bests standard lo mein More »

Recipe: Better-Than-Takeout Pad See Ew

A homemade, less greasy version of a staple of a to-go standard, featuring thick rice noodles, broccoli, and savory dark soy sauce More »

The Gluten Game: How to Cross a Menu Minefield

The Gluten Game: How to Cross a Menu Minefield

Cooking for a wheat-intolerant friend reveals the secrets of hydrolyzed protein, tapioca starch, and the Oat Controversy More »

Recipe: Coconut Jasmine Rice

This simple, fragrant rice pairs well with a variety of meat, seafood, and vegetable dishes, especially stir-fry More »

Recipe: Gluten-Free, Crispy Shrimp Stir-Fry

This spicy, ginger-garlic-flavored entree will leave your guests—gluten-intolerant or not— asking for more More »

If You Can't Stand the Grill, Get into the Kitchen

If You Can't Stand the Grill, Get into the Kitchen

Charred hair and city guidelines make a would-be barbecuer opt for pan-seared shrimp and cedar-plank salmon More »

Recipe: Cedar-Plank Salmon with Soy Sauce, Honey, and Sesame

What happens when you take a favorite grill meal and move it inside? Flaky, subtly smoky salmon steaks. More »

Recipe: Pan-Seared Spicy Lemon-Garlic Shrimp

These shrimp are crunchy on the outside and juicy in the middle, despite the absence of real fire More »

A 30-Minute Meal, San Francisco-Style

A 30-Minute Meal, San Francisco-Style

Considering a move to the City by the Bay, a recent college graduate gets seduced by old friends—and easy shellfish enchiladas More »

Recipe: Creamy Shellfish Enchiladas

The filling for these is good on its own or over rice. It is especially satisfying when rolled in fresh corn tortillas and topped with enchilada sauce. More »

The War of the Meatballs

The War of the Meatballs

How to top a talented boyfriend's signature dish? Mix turkey, jalapenos, raisins, and pine nuts for a savory, healthy one-two punch. More »

Recipe: Classic Tomato Sauce with a Twist

Simmering the tomatoes with a cinnamon stick lends this sauce a subtle spiciness that goes well with meatballs or other rich foods. More »

Recipe: Turkey Meatballs with Pine Nuts and Golden Raisins

Adapted from a recipe by Lidia Bastianich, this reworking of an Italian classic combines sweet and nutty accents with a bit of spice. More »

A Four-Star Chicken: Kosher, but Buttery

A Four-Star Chicken: Kosher, but Buttery

The one-two punch of Judaic law and a budget meant no dairy or foie gras, but this home cook still riffed on haute cuisine More »

Recipe: Kosher Roast Chicken with Rosemary-Lemon Stuffing

Even without butter and foie gras, this decadent roast chicken recipe brings the best of four-star technique into the home kitchen. And it's kosher, too. More »

For Soups, Blenders are a Cook's Best Friend

For Soups, Blenders are a Cook's Best Friend

Want both silky purees and the speed of a racecar (240 miles per hour, to be exact)? Buy an immersion mixer. More »

Recipe: Easy Mushroom Soup

One thing the author learned in culinary school was that every basic vegetable soup involves the same components and the same procedure More »

Recipe: Cauliflower Soup

Once you feel comfortable with the basics of soup making, you can mix and match flavors at will, adding milk or cream or a bit of alcohol. More »

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