Greek-Style Baked White Beans in Tomato Sauce (Gigantes Plaki)
Gigantes plaki, or Gigante beans baked in tomato sauce, is a Greek classic. The delicious version we tasted at Manousakis Winery on the island of Crete had us eager to re-create the dish ourselves. But we quickly learned that dried Gigante beans, a type of large, white runner bean—they are not lima beans, contrary to […]
Chana Masala
Chana Masala is an Indian-Style Chickpea dish often served with basmati rice, or naan. Chana Masala is Hindi for “Spiced Chickpeas”. (Chana translates to chickpeas and masala translates to spice.) If you are wondering what the difference is between Chana Masala and Tikka Masala, Tikka usually refers to “meat”- so spiced meat dish.This authentic Chana […]
Curried Split Pea Soup
Pearl Couscous with Chicken and Chickpeas
This is our version of the fragrantly spiced, stew-like maftoul with chicken and chickpeas that we tasted in Galilee. Maftoul, sometimes referred to as Palestinian couscous, resembles pearl couscous in shape and size but is made with bulgur. It is difficult to source in the U.S., but pearl couscous is a good substitute. For this […]
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 […]
The Best White Chili with Chicken Recipe
To be frank, I'm not 100% certain where this dish of tender chicken and white beans bound in a creamy, fresh green-chili sauce topped with shredded cheese comes from. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if the recipe actually originated on the back of a wrapper from a can chopped green chilies. But our […]
Stewed Tuscan Beans
For even cooking, the beans should be soaked before cooking for 10 to 12 hours in 3 quarts of water mixed with 1½ tablespoons salt. The beans taste great on their own, drizzled with olive oil and served with crusty bread, or enriched with diced tomatoes, blanched kale or baby arugula or spinach. For a […]
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 […]
Lamb and Butter Bean Curry
Hearty Ham and Navy Bean Soup
This recipe is the perfect example of making something from almost nothing, but we wanted a heartier version with serious chunks of ham-something we could serve as a main course for dinner.The simplest ham and bean soup recipes are nothing more than dried beans and ham hocks simmered in water until the beans are tender […]
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.
Confit Chicken Thigh and Andouille Sausage Cassoulet
This riff on a classic cassoulet skips most of the exotic ingredients and elaborate preparation but still delivers deep rich flavor.
Crispy Braised Chicken With White Beans and Chile Verde
While I generally limit the repertoire of my explorations to existing dishes in the American and International canons, today we're going a bit off the map with a dish that's in part inspired by the chile verde of the American Southwest, and in part by the white chicken chili that, like some other iconic American […]