The trick to perfect scallops is to leave them alone once they hit the pan—they’ll stick to the skillet at first then release once they sear. If you prefer less heat, use just one Fresno chile and remove the seeds before adding to the pan. Ingredients Cooking spray 1 1/2 pounds dry sea scallops, patted […]
Crisp, delicate butter lettuce leaves have a cup shape that’s perfect for holding the sweet-and-savory ground turkey mixture and crunchy, colorful vegetables. The key is not to weigh down the cups with too much filling so they don’t tear. Add some heat with crushed red pepper or a diced red Fresno chile. The sugar here […]
Steak, peas, and carrots are a familiar trio, and usually not very exciting. Here, each element is transformed: a smoky spice rub on seared flank steak, crispy snap peas brightened with rice vinegar, and a silky carrot mash. Chop the carrots to about 1/4-inch pieces so they cook through evenly, otherwise the mash may have […]
Here’s a date-night meal that’s special enough for a big occasion—Valentine’s Day, an anniversary, a birthday, or the celebration of any milestone. And here’s the thing: It’s quick, easy, and affordable, so you might want to enjoy it more than just on special occasions. You’ll sometimes find frozen lobster tails at discount grocers (such as […]
Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 3 (6-oz.) skinless, boneless chicken breasts 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 3 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson), divided 2.8 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1/2 cup) 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion 1 cup diagonally cut carrot 2 teaspoons minced garlic […]
This bright, vegetable-laden chicken soup is a reminder of warm spring days to come, but comforting enough to soothe on a cold night. Quinoa cooks right in the soup without soaking up too much liquid. If you’d like to change to a heartier grain like farro or barley, cook it separately and stir in during […]
Ingredients 2 cups rice vinegar 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce 10 garlic cloves, crushed 8 (6-oz.) bone-in chicken thighs, skinned 3 Thai chiles, halved lengthwise 2 bay leaves 1 (13.5-oz.) can light coconut milk 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper How to Make It Step 1 Place first 7 ingredients in […]
This easy soup is full of immunity-boosting foods: vitamin C–rich kale, vitamin D–enhanced mushrooms, zinc-containing chicken and chickpeas, and antioxidant-packed garlic. Plus, the hot, steamy broth and a hint of pepper heat get your nose running—great for flushing out sinuses and potentially staving off an infection. It’s a big pot of brothy soup that you […]
Many traditional barbecue sauce recipes start with ketchup—a great base because it’s already thick and sweet. Here, we use hoisin sauce as the starting point of a citrus-spiked BBQ sauce; it works just as well as ketchup, lending sweet, salty notes with warm spice notes of star anise. We look to 2 kinds of citrus […]
Ingredients 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided 8 ounces ground chicken 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cremini mushrooms, finely chopped 1/2 cup shiitake mushroom caps, sliced 6 heads baby bok choy, quartered 1/2 cup sliced green onions 1 tablespoon chopped peeled fresh ginger 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 1/4 […]