A quick-cooking whole grain, bulgur is perfect for time-crunched weeknight cooking. If you can’t find it on the grains aisle, you can substitute quinoa or whole-wheat couscous. Ingredients 1 1/3 cups water 2/3 cup bulgur Cooking spray 1 pound chicken breast cutlets 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 4 cups packed arugula […]
This colorful chicken and veggie stir-fry features a sweet-spicy sauce and a topping of dry-roasted peanuts, which add delicious crunch. Ingredients 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon sambal oelek 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil 3/4 teaspoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons canola […]
Serve over steamed rice to savor every bit of the sweet Asian glaze. This classic dish is a slow-cooker must-have on your weeknight meal planner. Ingredients 1 tablespoon sesame oil 8 bone-in chicken thighs (2 3/4 pounds), skinned Cooking spray 1/4 cup lower-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice […]
A full-plate dinner simmers to saucy, savory perfection in the slow cooker. To end up with super-succulent pork, don’t overcook the chops in the pan before adding to the slow cooker. Just a couple of minutes per side will be enough to achieve nice color. Don’t be afraid of the time, you will only be actively […]
Our solution: It’s true that the long, slow cooking period mellows flavors. But bold spices, in bold amounts, will hold their own over time. Here, we start with big flavor from a good amount of curry paste and fish sauce, and we finish with fresh touches of cilantro and lime juice that amplify the taste […]
Here’s a lovely way to incorporate more fish into your diet. Beautifully browned sea bass fillets nestle into a brothy bean mixture for an elegant, speedy dinner. Castelvetrano olives are meaty, buttery, and lower in sodium than many other olives. They pair particularly well with rich sea bass and creamy white beans, but if you […]
Steelhead Diner sits above Seattle’s Pike Place Market, and chef Kevin Davis came up with this splurge-worthy combo when local salmon, asparagus, and morels all showed up downstairs. Ingredients 1 pound slender asparagus, trimmed and cut in half on a diagonal 1 large leek (white part only), thinly sliced and rinsed well to remove dirt […]
Elote, a typical Mexican street food, is grilled corn on the cob coated with mayonnaise and other toppings. Here, those ingredients become a salad for fish (it would also taste great with steak, pork, or chicken). Ingredients 3 ears corn, shucked 6 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 teaspoon […]
Fish with fruit and curry? Trust us, it works. Making your own curry powder takes just a few minutes and lets you tailor the blend to complement the fruit. Use a mix of fruit colors for the prettiest salsa. Wine Pairing: Complex, honeyed Lone Madrone 2013 “Points West White” Rhône blend (Paso Robles; $35). Ingredients […]
What is the easiest way to win over your family on a weeknight? Cheesey calzones. Most supermarket brands of ricotta contain stabilizers, which can give the cheese a gummy texture when baked. Check the label and choose ricotta made with as few ingredients as possible—ideally milk, whey, vinegar, and salt. Or seek out homemade ricotta […]