Category: Recipes

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Strip Steak with Onions and Poblanos

The steak is very lightly salted before it’s cooked to get flavors going; then once it’s cooked and sliced, it’s sprinkled with coarse, crunchy sel gris. The finishing salt does all the heavy lifting, flavor-wise, with just a crystal or two popping with every bite. Don’t worry if the onion wedges fall apart once you […]

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Jambalaya

Slightly spicy andouille sausage, shrimp, rice, and the cooking “trinity” of the Bayou—onion, celery, and bell pepper—give this regional dish its distinctive flavor. If you want to keep it mild, omit the additional ground red pepper from the rice mixture. Ingredients 1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil 6 ounces andouille sausage, chopped 1 cup chopped onion […]

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Sichuan-Style Stir-Fried Chicken With Peanuts

Also known as kung pao chicken, this 5-Star Sichuan classic boasts multidimensional hot-sweet and salty-sour flavors. As one user review put it, “It is, hands-down, the best stir-fry chicken recipe I’ve ever tried.” Serve this soon-to-be favorite with rice and a steamed vegetable. Ingredients Marinade: 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons rice wine or […]

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Breakfast Bulgur Porridge

Ingredients 4 cups low-fat (1%) milk 1 cup bulgur 1/3 cup dried cherries 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup dried apricots, coarsely chopped (2 oz) 1/3 cup sliced almonds Nutritional Information How to Make It Step 1 In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, bulgur, dried cherries, and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to […]

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Carne Asada Steak Sandwiches

Chipotle chile powder has a smoky, earthy profile and isn’t as hot as ground red pepper. These great steak sandwiches reap the benefit of the chipotle chile powder and are practically bursting with flavor. Ingredients 12 ounces flank steak, trimmed 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil 1 teaspoon ground cumin 3/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder 1/4 […]

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Mediterranean Sheet Pan Meatballs

Our super easy, no-fuss Mediterranean Sheet Pan Meatballs are the weeknight dinner you’ve been waiting for. They’re loaded with the rich, aromatic flavors you love from Mediterranean cuisine: The lamb is savory and salty, the za’atar adds complexity, and the banana peppers and feta add some zip and zing and bring all the flavors together. […]

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Ham Cured Pineapple with Prosciutto and Pomegranat

Most people adorn their holiday ham with pineapple. This year, flip the script and “hamify” a whole pineapple. The result is a “wow” worthy holiday centerpiece that resembles a modern version of the classic ham, pineapple, and maraschino cherry combination. The glaze, pomegranate, prosciutto, and charred pineapple hit every flavor note in the book. Carve the pineapple like, well… […]

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Chicken and Gnocchi

This fast became a Test Kitchen favorite and our new go-to chicken and dumplings because it’s the easiest gnocchi we’ve ever made. Simply use a zip-top bag to pipe the pillowy mounds straight into the simmering water. Ingredients GNOCCHI 1 cup soft, fresh breadcrumbs 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 2 […]

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Pork Chops with Bourbon-Peach Sauce

This Southern-style entrée is a one-pan dish that’s sure to impress guests. The homemade bourbon-peach sauce perfectly complements the pan-seared pork chops.  Serve with steamed asparagus to round out the meal. Ingredients 4 (4-ounce) boneless center-cut loin pork chops (about 1/4 inch thick) 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper […]

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Chicken Thighs with Peperonata and Roasted Broccoli

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided 4 (6-oz.) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided 1 (12-oz.) pkg. fresh broccoli florets 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced yellow onion 1 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper 1 cup thinly sliced yellow bell pepper 1 tablespoon thinly sliced garlic 1 […]