The Best Italian-American Slow-Cooked Tomato Sauce
Great tomato sauce starts with great ingredients, simply cooked low and slow until complex and rich. Starting with good quality tomatoes and crushing them by hand offers great flavor and texture later on. The combination of butter and oil releases fat-soluble aromatics and gives the sauce a creamy texture.This rich and hearty red sauce tastes […]
Lamb Burgers
Step aside, beef—lamb burgers are our new go-to choice at summer cookouts. These burgers not only boast a perfectly tender lamb patty, but come complete with arugula and red onion for crunch, and a tangy feta-yogurt sauce that truly takes this burger to a whole new level. Whether you’re looking to switch up your […]
Braised Chicken with Coconut and Plantain
This deliciously rich chicken braise is an adaptation of Mariana Velásquez’s pollo guisado en coco y ají criollo from her book “Colombiana.” She explains that the dish is not a traditional Colombian guisado (stew), but the flavors are very much in keeping with the spirit and essence of the cuisine. Cubanelle peppers, sometimes sold as […]
Garlic Mushroom Chicken Thighs
Golden seared chicken thighs in a delicious garlic butter mushroom sauce with a hint of herbs is THE weeknight dinner everyone raves about! The perfect dinner when your faced with minimal ingredient and no time. Serve these Garlic Mushroom Chicken Thighs over rice, pasta, mashed potatoes OR lower carb options like mashed cauliflower or zucchini […]
Coconut Curry Beef
For an easy, dry-style curry inspired by those of southern India, we bloom whole spices in oil, then toss in a ready-made spice blend. Fresh ginger adds warm, punchy heat, while scallions contribute bright allium notes. To finish, thinly sliced beef is cooked quickly in the fragrant, flavor-packed oil and combined with toasty wide-flaked […]
Short Rib Mujadara
New Orleans chef Alon Shaya pairs braised short ribs with mujadara and adds black-eyed peas for a Southern touch. With its warm Middle Eastern spices, it’s the perfect dish for Rosh Hashanah-or any fall or winter dinner party.
Chicken and Corn Stir-Fry
Oyster sauce is packed with umami yet is rarely overpowering, adding tons of depth to stir-fries like this one, boosting flavor in marinades, and just being all-around incredibly delicious. No ripe corn at the market? Swap in peppers, peas, mushrooms, or summer squash.
Spaghetti with Pancetta, Parmesan, and Herbs
Earthy, woodsy herbs and salty pancetta, both crisped in rendered pancetta fat, infuse this simple spaghetti dish with savory depth. Parmesan cheese adds nutty, umami notes and red pepper flakes add a kick of heat, rounding everything out. Orange is a surprise ingredient in the dish. We love the muted sweetness and acidity of orange […]
Chicken Alfredo Pappardelle with Blackened Chicken
Chicken Alfredo Pasta is a creamy and comforting dish of silky pappardelle noodles, butter, garlic, Parmigiano Reggiano, and heavy cream, topped with blackened chicken. This pasta is stick-to-your-ribs good!Chicken Alfredo Pasta with egg pappardelle is one of my go-to’s when I’m craving a simple pasta that’s also hearty and creamy.This version deviates from authentic Fettuccine […]
Braised Fennel with Garlic Butterbeans
This dish really highlights the amazing flavor of fennel as it transforms from fresh and crispy to sweet, meaty and caramelly when slow cooked.It’s simple and so spectacular. This dish is no waste as well, using the fennel tops at the end to add a fragrant, fresh element to the dish.Serve with fish, chicken, roast […]
Creamy Aglio e Olio (2 Ways)
There’s a secret to achieving creaminess in this dish that you’re not doing and today we’re going to show you that secret with nothing more than garlic, oil and water. Not one way, but two. The traditional way, then my way.
Simple Red Lentil Curry
This red lentil curry recipe uses ingredients that you can easily find in your pantry! It is packed with flavor and can be served with jasmine rice, basmati rice, or brown rice. All of these pantry ingredients make an irresistible rich and creamy curry that is bursting with flavor. You can cook this red lentil […]
Hamburger Helper
Think of this as the most luxurious Hamburger Helper you’ve ever had. It’s how Mark Rosati, the culinary director of Shake Shack, turns leftover ground beef into a complete weeknight dinner. The entire dish — even the pasta — is made in one pot, and melds the indelible comfort of macaroni and cheese with the […]
Easy Chicken Quesadillas
You don't really need a recipe to make this insanely popular Mexican dish. Top a tortilla with cheese (and whatever else you've got), then fold it in half and cook until the tortilla is crispy and the cheese is melty. But if you're looking for some guidance, especially in cooking up some quick and […]
Southwest Smoked Turkey and Black Bean Soup
Made with a creamy, spicy broth, smoked turkey, corn, peppers, and black beans, this Creamy Turkey Soup is full of flavor and just what you need.
T’chicha (Barley and Tomato Soup)
This simple soup, which comes from the Amazigh, or Berber, community of North Africa, perfectly demonstrates how just a few ingredients can create a wholesome and comforting meal. Pearl barley has a distinctive taste and texture that once cooked, naturally thickens soups and gives them a creamy consistency. The sweetness of the paprika and tomatoes […]