Think seasonally with the peak produce that’s available and you’ll have a great salad every time. In spring, that includes asparagus, radishes, herbs, and delicate greens. Herbs are underutilized in salads, just sprinkled over the top or stirred into vinaigrettes. Keep leaves whole and incorporate into the greens so their flavor comes through. Chef Deborah […]
Texture is the most satisfying element of a great salad. Crunchy and crisp vegetables signify freshness—they taste as vibrant as they look. Here we dial up the crunch with crisp romaine hearts, sliced cucumber, and coarsely chopped almonds (which lend much more texture than sliced or slivered nuts). Crunchy vegetables tend to be milder due […]
Pair roasted beets and goat cheese with crisp baby greens and crunchy walnuts for a salad that almost explodes with flavor and color. You can prepare the beets up to two days in advance. Ingredients 6 medium beets (red and golden), about 1 1/2 pounds 1 cup water 8 cups mixed baby salad greens 1 […]
INGREDIENTS The Spice Blend 1 teaspoon ras el hanout (or garam masala) ½ teaspoon turmeric ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes ½ teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon ground ginger ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper ¼ teaspoon Himalayan salt The Chicken 2 whole chickens (approx. 4lb each), cut into 10 pieces each […]
INGREDIENTS: 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups sweet Vidalia or yellow onion, peeled and diced small (about 2 medium/large onions) 1 cup celery, sliced thin (about 2 stalks) 2 to 3 cups green cabbage, sliced into thin ribbons (about 1/2 small head of cabbage) 4 garlic cloves, peeled and finely minced 64 ounces (8 cups) low-sodium chicken […]
INGREDIENTS 1 medium onion, chopped 1/2 cup ketchup 1/3 cup cider vinegar 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup tomato paste 2 tbsp sweet paprika 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 3 tsp salt 1 1/4 tsp black pepper 2.5 lbs pork butt, cut into 2 pieces 12 slider buns INSTRUCTIONS Combine all the ingredients except the […]
Ready in just 20 minutes, this oven-baked salmon recipe is delicious with a warm whole-grain salad or a crisp green salad. Baking the fish directly over the lemon slices infuses it with fresh citrus flavor, while toasting the butter in the oven first imparts a nutty, caramelized taste. Using the right baking dish size is […]
Be sure to slice the steak against the grain–it’ll be a little tough and chewy otherwise. Ingredients 2 pounds skirt steak 1/4 cup olive oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 large white onions 1/4 cup fresh lime juice Cooking spray 16 (6-in.) flour tortillas Nutritional Information How to […]
Embrace breakfast’s savory side with this whole-grain bowl. This simple one-dish meal is crowned with a soft-boiled egg; the nutrient-rich yolk creates its own creamy sauce. New research shows that eating eggs with raw vegetables like tomatoes increases your absorption of carotenoids—antioxidants that may protect against heart disease. Ingredients 1 large egg, at room temperature […]
Moroccan spices usually blend the earthy (cumin) with the warm and fragrant (coriander and allspice). Salmon and cauliflower embrace these spices well. We start the cauliflower at a higher oven temperature to achieve better browning, then reduce the heat so the salmon cooks evenly and stays juicy. You could also sear the salmon on the […]