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 […]
Pork Chili Colorado
From Chef Edgar Rico of Austin’s Nixta Taqueria, this pork Chili Colorado (a Mexican stew named for its brick red hue, not the state) boasts 3 kinds of dried chiles that bring the heat and, after a long braise, a mellow sweetness. Most of the long cook time is decidedly hands off—simply let the […]
Mimi’s Italian Fish Stew
My grandmother, MiMi, passed down some lovely Italian recipes that my family still enjoys today like this simple, delicious and classic fish stew — aka Mimi’s Italian Fish Stew! Over the years, I’ve made my own personal touches to the recipe, but its essence is still captured in each bowl of this easy-to-make soup. It’s […]
Chicken Shawarma Wrap
Today I’m excited to introduce you to one of my favorite summer recipes. If shawarma and gyro had a baby it would be this recipe. And what better time to learn this than at the beginning of grilling season.
Roasted Leek and White Bean Soup
Friend of The Bean and Rancho Gordo pal, Arnab Chaladar, helps us out with Indian-inspired bean dishes (and good whisky recommendations on his My Annoying Opinions blog), but here he goes for something simple and classic, perfect for soup season.
Cheese Crisped Pinto Bean Quesadillas
These ooey-gooey quesadillas boast double the cheese—some is tucked inside the folded tortillas and the rest is sprinkled on the outside. As they toast in the oven, the outer layer of cheese melts and becomes deliciously crisp. Bonus: We cook quesadillas on a baking sheet to make a big batch all at once—no need […]
Pan-Seared Strip Steaks
How do you pan-sear strip or rib eye without making a grease-splattered mess and setting off your smoke alarm? First, forget everything you know about steak cookery. Pan-searing strip or rib-eye steaks usually leads to a smoky, grease-splattered kitchen—but it doesn't have to. To devise a fast, mess-free method for achieving deeply seared, rosy meat, […]
Sausage and Pepper “Bolognese”, An Italian American Ragu
Taking the Italian American classic, Sausage and peppers and mashing it with the traditional Ragu Alla Bolognese from Emilia-Romagna. The result is a ragu Italian Americans can all their own.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken Tikka Masala is a classic curried dish with soft, tender chunks of char-grilled chicken, simmered briefly in a delicious & super aromatic tikka masala gravy. The dish is comprised of two components – chicken tikka, and the masala, which is the gravy or sauce in which the tikkas are simmered.The word tikka literally means […]
Short Rib Agnolotti del Plin
Agnolotti Del Plin are a variation of agnolotti that is made by a pinch or "plin" from the Piedmont region of Northern Italy. It's a dish that requires some time and love to make and that's why it's reserved for special occasions like Christmas. It's a show stopper that can be served as a little […]
Thai Basil Chicken with Green Beans and Spinach (Pad Ka Prao)
Pad Ka Prao, or more formally known around my house as “that Thai chicken thing that you make”, is quickly becoming one of our favorite weeknight dishes. It’s essentially a garlicky-gingery chicken dish with a ton of fresh basil sitting in a salty, funky, kinda sweet sauce. It comes together in about 25 minutes, you […]
Foolproof Pan Pizza
A pan pizza recipe for those who love a thick and crispy crust that's golden on the bottom, but puffy and soft under the layers of sauce and mozzarella.A long, slow rise is a hands-free way to develop maximum flavor and chewiness in the crust.With a hot oven and a cast iron pan, the […]
Thai-Style Vegetable Stir-Fry with Garlic and Black Pepper
In the Thai kitchen, raak phak chee kratiem prik Thai is an aromatic, flavor-packed paste of garlic, black pepper, and cilantro root. It often is used to season meat and seafood, but in this recipe we combine the ingredients (we substitute cilantro stems for hard-to-find roots) to add punch to a simple vegetable stir-fry. Napa […]
Slow Cooker Wet Burritos
Behold the delicious glory of Slow Cooker Wet Burritos. Throw the beef into a slow cooker until it’s cooked to perfection, roll some burritos, top them with cheese, bake and GO TO TOWN. Plus, the Wet Burritos recipe is so easy to double and triple if you need more!
Goan-Style Chili-Fry with Beef, Tomatoes, and Potatoes
On the southwestern coast of India, the state of Goa was under Portuguese control for more than 400 years, and its port city served as a trading hub between Europe and points east. Not surprisingly, the food and cooking of the region fuse ingredients, flavors, and techniques from different parts of the world. Chili-fry, a […]
One-Pan Chicken Thighs With Burst Tomatoes, Harissa, and Feta
Quick-cooking, budget-friendly, and pretty hard to screw up (that dark meat is automatically juicier), chicken thighs are our default weeknight dinner—and this is our simplest recipe yet. It's made in a single pan in less than 45 minutes—and you don't even have to chop a vegetable. What's the shortcut? Harissa, a North African pepper-based hot […]