Beef tenderloin steaks are often considered a special-occasion cut, but when they go on sale (or you’re ready for a splurge), this classic preparation is foolproof. Use a timer rather than turning, prodding, or overcooking the steaks, and set the timer again while they rest so you don’t slice too soon. You could also use […]
You’ll be wowed by the way lean flank steak transforms into tender, succulent shreds as it slowly simmers in the aromatic sauce. Served over rice (preferably brown), this homey Cuban dish makes for an exceptionally hearty and wholesome weeknight meal. Ingredients Cooking spray 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided 1 1/2 pounds flank steak, trimmed 3/4 […]
There’s no better way to celebrate St. Paddy than with a showstopping feast of beef, cabbage, carrots, and potatoes. To create the traditional flavor profile of corned beef and cabbage without the traditionally massive sodium spike, we simmer brisket in a strong aromatic spice blend at low and slow heat rather than starting with brined […]
Date-night dinner need not center around meat. Here, earthy, meaty shiitake mushrooms balance lemony asparagus and a rich, perfectly poached egg. Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/3 cup thinly sliced shallots 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 2 cups sliced shiitake mushroom caps (about 6 oz.) 5 ounces trimmed fresh asparagus 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced […]
This tasty spin on skillet apples gets a fiber upgrade thanks to crunchy green cabbage. Pair with roasted pork tenderloin or chicken. Ingredients 3 cups apple wedges 1 1/2 teaspoons unsalted butter 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 2 teaspoons light brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice 3 cups thinly sliced green […]
Think of this saucy chicken stew as a Mexican twist on Italian food, especially when served over creamy polenta. Poblano chiles become smoky and lose some of their intensity when broiled until blackened and tender. Wrap the peppers in the same foil used to line the pan and let stand so that the steam can […]
Melissa Rubel uses a store-bought rotisserie bird in her reinvented chicken salad. She spikes the mayonnaise with chile sauce and toasted sesame oil and adds water chestnuts for crunch. Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoons sambal oelek or Chinese chile-garlic sauce 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon Asian sesame oil 1 2-pound rotisserie chicken, skin […]
This classic Spanish and Latin America chicken and rice dish cooks in just one pot. Ingredients 2 whole chickens, each cut into 8 pieces (about 6 lbs.), trimmed of excess fat Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 onions, chopped 2 ribs celery, sliced 2 carrots, chopped 1 green bell […]
All the fresh flavors of summer come together in Grilled Chicken with Tomato-Avocado Salad. The homemade buttermilk dressing balances the heat of the chicken and completes the meal. Ingredients 1/4 cup nonfat buttermilk 3 tablespoons canola mayonnaise 2 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 tablespoon minced shallots 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme 1 teaspoon cider […]
The trick with this shish kebab recipe is to cook the beef separately from the vegetables so nothing overcooks. You can prepare this recipe on a grill pan, but you’ll need to cook the kebabs in batches. An electric indoor grill is ideal for this recipe. It has a larger surface area so you can […]