Ingredients 1 serrano chile 1 jalapeño pepper 1 medium onion, peeled and halved Cooking spray 4 cups unsalted chicken stock, divided 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons adobo sauce 1 chipotle chile, canned in adobo sauce 2 (15-ounce) cans unsalted cannellini beans, rinsed, drained, and divided 5 1/2 teaspoons olive oil 8 garlic cloves, […]
The challenge: Everything I make in the slow cooker turns into mush. Our solution: Choose ingredients wisely, understanding that some simply aren’t meant cook that long—especially delicate vegetables and many lean, boneless cuts of meat and poultry. Here, whole-grain hulled barley works perfectly, cooking to a pleasantly firm, chewy texture after eight hours. Pearled barley, […]
A creamy, Parmesan-laced sauce is a no-brainer for an easy, cheesy pasta bake. Skip the jar and make your own with sautéed shallot and fresh lemon, picking up all the flavor from the same pan used to cook the chicken. If you have yet to try whole-grain pasta, this dish is a fantastic introduction: The […]
Precooked lentils are a convenience item we love, saving nearly 30 minutes of simmering. Look for plain, steamed lentils (such as Melissa’s), in the grain aisle. The food processor not only combines the patty ingredients; it coarsely chops the lentils so the finished cakes will hold their shape in the pan. While we love fat-free […]
This speedy stir-fry, ready in just 20 minutes, achieves everything we love about Chinese takeout with just a few wholesome ingredients; no special equipment required. The trick is to get a good sear on the beef without cooking it all the way through, then adding it back into the mix after the vegetables become nicely […]
A company-worthy meal, this recipe for Roast Chicken with Potatoes and Butternut Squash will not disappoint. Add a heart-healthly salad to accompany this delicious fall dish. Ingredients 2 tablespoons minced garlic, divided 1 teaspoon salt, divided 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 1/2 teaspoon dried rubbed sage 1 (3 1/2-pound) roasting chicken Cooking spray […]
Ingredients Cooking spray 2 pounds beef stew meat, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 2 teaspoons canola oil 2 cups chopped leek (about 4 medium) 2 cups chopped carrot 4 garlic cloves, minced 6 cups water 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 bay leaves 2 (14-ounce) […]
Wide rice noodles are available on the ethnic-foods aisle at most major supermarkets and at Asian grocers. If you can’t find them, any rice noodle or even spaghetti will work in this dish. You can also use ground sirloin, if you can’t find pork. Ingredients Meatballs: 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs […]
This hearty entrée features a mushroom and sausage ragù (Italian meat-and-tomato pasta sauce) served over creamy polenta. Cook the polenta while the ragù simmers so everything will be ready and hot at the same time. Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 8 ounces hot turkey Italian sausage 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 pound cremini […]
This hearty dinner salad is a fresh and flavorful entrée with a sweet kick of cranberries atop savory pork tenderloins. Ingredients 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 3/4 teaspoon brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic, divided 1 1/4 teaspoons dried thyme, divided 1 pound pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut crosswise into […]