Chili Colorado
Chili Colorado is a Mexican stew made by simmering meat in a sauce made with dried chiles and spices. The name is a reference to the beautiful deep Mexican red sauce used to make this tasty stew.
Chicken Curry
I made this recipe because I love curry. I also love cooking with coconut milk because It gives dishes a complex and deep flavor that is unmatched. This is not a recipe for an authentic chicken curry that lends itself to any specific geographical location, instead, this is a recipe that combines all the things […]
Turkey Meatballs with Soy and Sesame
Our turkey meatballs rival those made from beef or pork, thanks to a few test kitchen tricks. We start with 93 or 85 percent lean turkey; the 99 percent lean type didn’t have enough fat to create a palatable meatball. Next, we add an egg and fresh bread crumbs (instead of a panade, which made […]
Couscous with Shallots, Garlic, and Almonds
The “pilaf method” allowed the couscous in our recipe to brown gently and uniformly, and cook up fluffy and separate. We bumped up the flavor of our couscous recipe by using a combination of chicken broth and water, which we added to the pan after the couscous was toasted and by using almonds for textural […]
Moroccan-Style Turkey Meatballs
Our turkey meatballs rival those made from beef or pork, thanks to a few test kitchen tricks. We start with 93 or 85 percent lean turkey; the 99 percent lean type didn’t have enough fat to create a palatable meatball. Next, we add an egg and fresh bread crumbs (instead of a panade, which made […]
Spanish Chorizo, Ham, and White Bean Stew
This is a quick-and-easy version of the Spanish tapa known as fabada asturiana, a hearty stew of dried beans, sausage, and other smoky, porky ingredients. We pared back on the meats, using only chorizo and ham, both of which lend deep flavor to the broth. The dish gets its name from the large beans that […]
Classic Minestrone Soup
This classic minestrone boasts hearty vegetables in a tomato-herb broth, finished with a swirl of bright green pesto. Serve with crusty chunks of bread and shavings of Parmesan cheese for a cozy winter dinner. This minestrone recipe embraces the variety of vegetables available year-round, so it’s just the thing to make whether you’re shoveling out […]
Chili Enchiladas
Inspired by Sam Sifton’s popular Enchiladas Con Carne in the New York Times, these family-style enchiladas are seriously delicious. You begin by making a quick chili con carne, or chili sauce, with lean ground beef, onions, peppers, spices, tomato sauce, and broth. The sauce is then combined with shredded Mexican cheese and rolled into soft […]
Sirloin Steak Tips with Charro Beans
A hearty supper of steak and spiced beans in under 30 minutes? We made it happen. Quick-pickled red onion and jalapeno add brightness and spice to this Tex-Mex inspired, one-skillet meal.
Curried Lentil, Tomato, and Coconut Soup
This recipe calls for medium curry powder, but it’s flexible. If the one you have is mild or very spicy, adjust the heat level with more, or less, red pepper flakes.
Bolognese-Style Pork Cutlets
Classic cotoletta alla bolognese are pan-fried breaded veal cutlets topped with salty, savory prosciutto and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. After frying, the crisp cutlets usually are placed in a simple pan sauce and cooked just long enough to melt the cheese. For our version, instead of veal we use pork tenderloin, which is similarly mild in […]
Creamy Eggless Chocolate Frosting
At last, a thick and creamy chocolate frosting without eggs or powdered sugar!This rich and creamy frosting is essentially our eggless chocolate mousse finished with butter instead of cream. Its flavor hinges entirely on the deep, dark flavor of top-notch Dutch cocoa, so don't expect the same results from a low-fat brand.Why It WorksUnlike […]
Potato-Bean Stew
This simple and satisfying bowl can come together quickly if you use canned beans, but it can take on deeper, more complex flavors if you plan ahead and cook the beans from dried. Serve with grated fresh, mild white cheese, toasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds), crema and/or minced cilantro.
Linguine alle Vongole / Linguine with Clams
Linguine alle vongole is inspired by the Mediterranean lifestyle and it is my absolute favorite pasta dish in the world. The salty vongole and smooth long strands of pasta mixed with freshly chopped parsley and crushed garlic are the ultimate match.The traditional Italian vongole has very few ingredients so we are keeping it simple […]
Vietnamese Beef Pho
Pho is considered Vietnam’s national dish, and it has many regional variations. To produce a broth with the flavor and complexity of the traditional broth in less time, we start by blanching ground beef in water. To the broth, we add fish sauce, ginger, cinnamon, sugar, star anise, cloves, salt, and peppercorns to bring complex […]
Minestrone Soup (Olive Garden Copycat)
Minestrone soup is so hearty it can stand on its own as a main dish. I fell in love with minestrone at the Olive Garden, so this is a pretty darn close attempt at copying the classic Italian soup. Minestrone soup is not just tasty, it’s healthy as well! The delicious tomato-y broth is chock-full […]