Taco Lasagna

  If you like foods with Southwestern flair, this just might become a new favorite. Loaded with cheese, meat, and beans, the layered casserole comes together in a snap.

Pressure Cooker Coconut Curry Chicken

The highly spiced coconut sauce here is so good, you’ll want to slather it on anything! And it’s a great and adaptable medium for cooking other proteins—not just chicken. Try cubes of lamb, fish fillets, or chunks of pork. Or, if you prefer boneless chicken breasts to thighs, use them here, pressure-cooking them for 2 […]

Melissa Clark’s Instant Pot Hummus (with Variations)

The recipe yields a silky, smooth hummus, and once you nail the method, the variations you can do are endless. I love to take it in different directions, and the version you see photographed here is fortified with a couple of generous handfuls of spinach. I’m also including notes related to a few other favorite […]

Dan Dan Noodles

These spicy Asian noodles will put a pep in your step. A recipe with as many variations as an Irish stew, dan dan noodles are a classic element of Chinese Sichuan cuisine. The core of the recipe consists of noodles, a spicy peanut sauce, and minced pork. You can find udon noodles vacuum packed in […]

Goan Coconut Milk Pilaf

  Goa is situated on the western coast of India and has a warm climate perfect for growing coconuts. It’s no surprise, then, that Goan cuisine uses coconuts generously in dishes. The Goan spice combinations, influenced by Portuguese inhabitants, are also quite different from other parts of India, and that is what marks Goan cuisine.

Slow-Cooker Short Rib Ragu over Pappardelle

An irresistible sauce gives this beef another dimension of flavor. Nearly any starchy side, such as potatoes or polenta, will work in place of the pasta. Short ribs are my crowd-pleaser weekend meal for all occasions.

Chinese Five-Spice Sweet Potato Muffins

  These Chinese five-spice muffins are the perfect mix of ingredients and flavors – super tasty and one of our favorite breakfast snacks. Recipe inspired by Gwyneth Paltrow's cookbook, It's All Good

Garlic, Ginger, and Five-Spice Roasted Chicken

A fragrant seasoning paste infuses chicken parts with deep savoriness, while a high-temperature roast results in flavorful browning. Deep slashes cut into the chicken ensure that the paste seasons the meat throughout and helps speed the cooking. To round out the meal, serve with steamed or stir-fried vegetables and rice.