Course: Mains

Black Pepper Beef Stew

Consider this recipe a love letter to the humble black peppercorn—one of those often-used but underappreciated spices. Chunks of beef are marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic, and freshly ground pepper, then seared all over, building flavor for the stew from the ground up. Then they’re simmered until tender while the liquid cooks down to a […]

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.

Slow-Cooker Butter Beans With Pecorino and Pancetta

These luscious beans are inspired by pasta alla gricia, a classic Roman dish that is similar to pasta carbonara, but this recipe doesn’t require any egg yolks. The no-cream creaminess is created by vigorously stirring pecorino, sizzling pancetta, and its fat into the warm, brothy beans, all of which emulsify into a spoon-coating peppery sauce. […]

Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup

Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup is the ultimate comfort food. The recipe features sweet potatoes, spinach, garlic, and three-cheese tortellini – all smothered in a creamy delicious broth. This one-pot meal takes only 40 minutes to make and requires minimal cleanup as only one pan is used! Perfect dinner for busy weeknights!

Stir-Fried Beef with Mushrooms and Snow Peas

Velveting is a Chinese technique of coating slices of meat, usually beef, pork or chicken, with cornstarch or baking soda before cooking for tenderization. For this stir-fry, we use a little of both—the soda tenderizes more effectively while the cornstarch helps thicken the sauce. To ensure the beef is well-seasoned, we also stir in a […]

Frank de Carlo’s Black Chickpea Soup

  The keys to this primitive yet celebratory Italian soup are the black chickpeas and the meaty bones. The soup — Umbrian in origin — contains animal products in three forms, and each one is used judiciously and beautifully. You start by browning meaty bones of veal or pork, in olive oil, of course. (Frank […]

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 […]

Traditional French Cassoulet

  Creamy, flavor-packed beans with meltingly tender nubs of pork belly and sausage and poultry that falls off the bone in moist shreds, all in a rich, sticky liquid that drinks like liquid pork. A meaty stew of poultry, sausage, pork, and beans, all under a rich, dark brown crust.This is the kind of fare […]

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 […]

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.

Summer Pasta with Zucchini, Squash, and Corn

This summer pasta recipe with zucchini, squash and corn is the perfect way to celebrate the season. Loaded with seasonal vegetables, fresh herbs and a delicious white wine lemon butter sauce, you’re going fall in love with this dish.

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 […]