Serious Eats Roundup: Clams, Capers, and Channa Masala

Our weekly roundup of what the two of us have written over on Serious Eats.

"Dinner Tonight" Column

Quick meals to your table five days a week.

Alton Brown's Ramen Shrimp Pouch
Yes, you can make ramen in an aluminum pouch, but why oh why wouldn't you just simmer it in a pot?

Piquant Chicken
It has has all the same "deep, seductive flavors" and hits all the notes of a good puttanesca in a meatier form. It's a superb way to quickly and dramatically prepare chicken.

Taiwanese-Style Clams
These clams were busting with juice, and a clean mineral flavor, which was perfectly complemented by the sauce.

Chana Masala
Chana masala, more than anything else, speaks to the wondrous things Indian cuisine can do with vegetables

Braised Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, G olden Raisins and Pasta
We all know brussels sprouts and bacon love each other —that's just a fact. But who knew raisins should tag along with these two?

Standing Room Only

A column about the best of Chicago's restaurants--with no seats.

Tierra Caliente
They have an honest-to-goodness al pastor pit and they know how to use it.

Serious Eats Roundup