Chicken lettuce wraps are an adventurous way to introduce new flavors and cuisines to your table of eaters. They’re a lot like tacos—handheld and highly customizable—and often very fast to prepare. For this Korean-inspired version, we let chicken marinate in big-flavor ingredients—gochujang, sesame oil, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Think of gochujang as Korean steak […]
This simple side plays up the brightness of fresh parsley. This unassuming herb is pleasantly verdant and pairs wonderfully with zippy lemon zest and nutty brown rice. Compared with unenriched white rice, brown rice is higher in fiber, protein, B vitamins, iron, and magnesium. New research shows that eating whole grains like brown rice daily […]
This is a riff on the Korean rice dish bibimbap, in which various toppings are arranged over a bed of rice. Here, Peruvian steak bowl must-haves such as thinly sliced peeled avocado, roasted sweet potato, and grilled flank steak top brown rice. Ingredients 1/2 cup cooked brown rice 1 tablespoon salsa verde 1/3 cup black […]
Admittedly, this is not a classic jambalaya recipe. But it does capture the ingredients and flavors that are characteristic of jambalaya—bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, sausage, shrimp, rice, and Creole seasoning. It’s just a chunkier, fresher take on the classic. Bell peppers, onions, and sausage get a head start on the pan, and then shrimp and […]
Ingredients CHICKEN: 1/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste), well stirred 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 garlic clove, finely grated 1 small shallot, finely grated […]
Ingredients 2 (8.8-oz.) pkg. precooked brown rice (such as Uncle Ben’s) 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 cup sliced red bell pepper 1 cup frozen green peas 1/3 cup water 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined Cilantro leaves (optional) […]
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 […]
This fragrant, Indian-style stew hits all the right notes with aromatic garam masala, fresh ginger, and concentrated red curry paste. The coconut milk mellows and loosens the potato and lentil mixture just enough so that it can be spooned over rice. Ingredients 4 cups peeled, cubed sweet potato (about 2 medium) 3 1/2 cups water, […]
Complete the meal with a side of roasted or steamed carrots. Ingredients Cooking spray 1/2 cup honey 1/4 cup lower-sodium soy sauce 1 (1 1/2-inch) piece peeled fresh ginger, thinly sliced 1 garlic clove, grated 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets 2 cups cooked brown rice Nutritional Information How to Make It Step 1 Preheat oven to […]
This fragrant, Indian-style stew hits all the right notes with aromatic garam masala, fresh ginger, and concentrated red curry paste. The coconut milk mellows and loosens the potato and lentil mixture just enough so that it can be spooned over rice. Ingredients 4 cups peeled, cubed sweet potato (about 2 medium) 3 1/2 cups water, […]