Instant Pot Thai Coconut Clams
These Thai-inspired clams are salty, tangy, and rich from the coconut milk. If you can’t find fresh lemongrass, substitute a couple of sliced garlic cloves and the grated zest from half a lime instead. The broth won’t have quite the same flavor, but it will still taste terrific.
Shrimp Scampi Pasta
Buttery, garlicky, irresistible shrimp scampi—but make it pasta. We like how the heat from the red pepper flakes cuts through all the richness in this dish, but if you’re spice-sensitive, hold back half of the chile (you can always serve more on the side). This recipe calls for frozen shrimp, which we’re huge fans of. […]
Potato Leek Soup
A French classic, this creamy potato leek soup is quick, easy, and delicious!Potato leek soup, or potage parmentier, is a French classic. It’s one of the first dishes I learned to make in culinary school, right after a proper omelet, because it’s an essential base soup in French cuisine. Add watercress for potage au cresson, […]
Pasta & Peas
Pasta & peas, or pasta e piselli, is a traditional Italian dish passed down from Nonna’s (Grandmothers) all over the world. I have taken this authentic dish and made it slightly more Mediterranean with a small twist. Fresh basil has been replaced with mint for a unique flavor – did I defy tradition or improve […]
Wedding Chicken
“When I was getting married, I couldn’t think of a caterer I wanted to use,” says chef Naomi Pomeroy, Expatriate, Portland, OR, “and I didn’t want to ask my staff.” Her solution? Cook for her guests herself. She went with super-simple chicken, powered by a throw-together marinade.
Linguine with Prosciutto, Peas, and Lemon
Linguine with Prosciutto, Peas and Lemon is a summery pasta dish with petit pois, lemon, pine nuts, toasted pepper, and lots of parmesan.
Summer Coconut Chickpea Curry with Rice and Fried Halloumi
The creamiest, easiest, Summer Coconut Chickpea Curry with Rice and Fried Halloumi. Make this curry with whatever produce you have on hand. I use a mix of sweet corn, zucchini, coconut milk, creamy tahini, lemon, plenty of curry powder, and cayenne for some heat. Serve over steamed rice and top with fried halloumi cheese […]
Dal Makhani (black lentils & red kidney beans) – Stovetop & Instant Pot
Dal makhani is a classic Indian dish made with whole urad dal, rajma, butter and spices. It is one of the most popular lentil dishes originated in the Punjab region of India and Pakistan. This Punjabi dal makhani recipe is a keeper. One bite of this flavorsome lentil goodness, your family & guests will be […]
Broccoli Cheddar Cheese Soup
Is there anything more hearty, cheesy, and perfect than Broccoli Cheddar soup? You get all of the stick-to-your-bones goodness from all the best comfort food and the sharp, cheesy flavor from the cheddar, while still getting a good dose of veggies. Perfect on a winter night, yet craveable year-round, this soup is an American […]
Cheesy White Bean-Tomato Bake
For those of you who love lasagna’s edges, where sticky tomato meets crisp cheese, this whole dish is for you — even the middle. A tube of tomato paste here mimics the deep flavors of sun-dried tomato. Frying a few generous squeezes caramelizes the tomato’s sugars and saturates the olive oil, making a mixture that’s […]
White Bean Soup With Ham, Pumpkin, and Chard
Years ago my doctor advised me to "eat colorful foods". "When you look at the foods on your plate, there should be lots of color and variety," he explained. Great advice, and easy to remember. Colorful fruits and vegetables are loaded with nutrients.Here's a warming fall and winter stew that is so alive with color, […]
Mom’s Salmon Patties
Chicken, Salsa Verde and Tortilla Casserole (Pastel Azteca)
Though Pastel azteca translates from the Spanish as “Aztec cake,” the dish often is referred to in English as Mexican lasagna, enchilada casserole or tortilla pie—and understandably so. It is comprised of corn tortillas layered with sauce, meat, cheeses, crema (a cultured cream similar to crème fraîche) and vegetables; a stint in the oven […]
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 […]
Bucatini with Cherry Tomato Sauce and Fresh Sage
This dish takes inspiration from a recipe in “Simple” by Yotam Ottolenghi. But instead of conventional stovetop simmering, we pressure-cook cherry or grape tomatoes, which tend to be dependably good no matter the season, into a tangy-sweet sauce. The pasta cooks in the pot at the same time, so there’s no need to boil a […]
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.