For maximum heat, leave the seeds and membranes in the pepper; habanero will be much hotter than serrano. Ever touched your lips or eyes after chopping hot peppers? Avoid those burns by wearing gloves to prevent the pepper’s heat from penetrating your skin. Ingredients 3 cups cabbage-and-carrot coleslaw mix 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 3 […]
Ingredients 4 cups packaged chopped romaine lettuce 2 cups chopped fresh pineapple 1 cup refrigerated presliced mango, chopped 1/3 cup chopped red onion 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 3/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 8 […]
Ingredients 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets Cooking spray How to Make It Step 1 Preheat broiler. Step 2 Combine first 8 ingredients in a small […]
Dinner-party elegance in a 20-minute dish? It’s possible, when you start with great ingredients that require little embellishment. Here, we use sea bass, a tender, mild-flavored fish with a lovely buttery quality. There are several sustainable options to choose from (Atlantic black sea bass, for one), so ask your fishmonger to ensure you’re making a […]
Ingredients 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided 1 pound baby red potatoes, cut into 1/4-in.-thick slices 1/2 cup water 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided 4 (6-oz.) skin-on salmon fillets (1 in. thick) 1/2 cup light sour cream 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill 1 tablespoon creamy prepared horseradish How to Make It […]
Butter-sautéed spinach seasoned simply with garlic, salt, and pepper makes a nice side dish for this fish entrée, but any wilted greens will do. Ingredients 2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard 1 teaspoon honey 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets Cooking spray […]
Fresh tomatoes and balsamic vinegar mirror and amplify each other; both are a bit tangy and sweet, and both benefit from a little high heat in the pan. Shallots mellow as they sauté and provide a backbone for the sauce. Moving the salmon to a sheet pan allows you to build the sauce in the skillet […]
The classic quesadilla gets kicked up a notch with a creamy, béchamel-like sauce. A saucy base helps the cheese go further and keeps the chicken from drying out. If any dish called for a dash of your favorite hot sauce, this would be it: Just a little cuts through the creamy filling and packs the […]
A panful of char-roasted fresh green peppers gives Colorado chili its distinctive hue. You can sub sweet green bell peppers for Cubanelles if you prefer. Look for masa harina–the traditional thickener in this chili–in the supermarket’s international aisle or at Latin markets. Serve with brown rice, if desired. Ingredients 6 large Cubanelle or green bell […]
uinoa holds strong as one of our favorite ingredients for the healthy cook: a quick-cooking, gluten-free whole grain that’s also a good source of protein. Quinoa is ideal in soups and stews because the grains don’t soak up too much liquid. Here it adds body and texture to a smoky vegetarian chili. Chipotle chiles are […]