Simmering the chili in the oven rather than on the stovetop prevents scorching at the bottom of the pan. Find achiote paste and dried whole chiles at Latin markets. Ask your butcher for chili-grind beef, which is more coarsely ground and requires the 1/2-inch plate on the grinder. Ingredients 3 cups unsalted chicken stock (such […]
For the ramen cups: 11 ounces cooked, drained ramen noodles (6 ounces dried) 2 1/2 tablespoons beaten egg 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion (white part only) 1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt For the slaw: 2 1/2 cups Napa cabbage 4 tablespoons green scallions 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 1/4 cup grated carrot 1 tablespoon chopped fresh […]
Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/4 cup sliced onion 2 garlic cloves, sliced 1 small red bell pepper, sliced 1 small orange bell pepper, sliced 1/4 cup dry white wine 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 2 (4-ounce) beef tenderloin steaks or 1 (8-ounce) sirloin steak Cooking spray 2 […]
The ultratender flat iron is an affordable alternative to rib-eye. Look for (or request) flat, rectangular steaks–butchered specifically to eliminate the line of tough connective tissue that runs down the middle of the entire cut. Ingredients 2 teaspoons grated orange rind 1/4 cup fresh orange juice 2 teaspoons grated lime rind 3 tablespoons fresh lime […]
A chopped salad, full of contrasting flavors and textures and bound by a zingy vinaigrette, is a great quick and easy meal. Red bell peppers, romaine, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes are available year-round, making this satisfying main a staple worth keeping in rotation. We take the extra step of grilling the bell peppers along with […]
Look for aji amarillo paste, a spicy Peruvian seasoning made from yellow chile peppers, in Latin markets. It’s wonderful in marinades and meat rubs. Ingredients 1/2 cup white vinegar, divided 2 tablespoons aji amarillo paste 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin, divided 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 6 garlic cloves 3 […]
Shrimp is the star of this main course salad that is full of white beans, colorful veggies and topped with a lemon juice vinaigrette. Ingredients 1 red bell pepper 4 cups arugula, loosely packed 1/2 cup thinly vertically sliced red onion 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh […]
Ingredients 1/2 pound peeled and deveined shrimp 1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil 1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper 1/2 cup sliced green onions 1 tablespoon bottled minced garlic 4 cups chilled cooked brown rice 1 large egg, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce […]
A chopped salad, full of contrasting flavors and textures and bound by a zingy vinaigrette, is a great quick and easy meal. Red bell peppers, romaine, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes are available year-round, making this satisfying main a staple worth keeping in rotation. We take the extra step of grilling the bell peppers along with […]
Look for aji amarillo paste, a spicy Peruvian seasoning made from yellow chile peppers, in Latin markets. It’s wonderful in marinades and meat rubs. Ingredients 1/2 cup white vinegar, divided 2 tablespoons aji amarillo paste 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin, divided 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 6 garlic cloves 3 […]