Fingerling potatoes add some satisfying heft to a light dish of fish and veggies in a clean broth. We like the color contrast the purple potatoes lend, but any fingerlings you have will be fine. Use your most flavorful olive oil in this dish—it makes the sauce richer. A mandoline will help you shave the […]
Light, lovely, and lush, this egg-topped soup is all you need for a well-rounded spring supper. Ingredients 1 1/2 teaspoons unsalted butter 2 leeks, white part only, trimmed and thinly sliced 4 cups unsalted chicken stock 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 5/8 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 cups frozen green peas 1 […]
This classic French soup is traditionally finished with a dollop of pistou, a nut-free version of pesto, though leftover or store-bought refrigerated pesto is also delicious here. Don’t rinse the canned beans after draining; any remaining starches will help bring the soup together. To save time, look for prechopped onion, celery, and carrot in the […]
This gluten-free take on a taco salad uses seared flank steak in place of ground beef. Instead of a fried tortilla shell, crisp romaine lettuce forms the sturdy base for each salad with crunchy tortilla chips crumbled on top. Queso fresco is a firm, mild cheese—a great alternative to feta if you’re not a fan […]
A generous side of fresh veggies makes hearty comfort food lighter. Super-succulent pork chops and roasted carrots are paired with vastly underrated cabbage to create a vibrant vegetable medley that is equal parts flavorful and nutritious. Aromatic caraway lends earthiness while apple jelly adds a sweet contrast to the finishing sauce. This meal is pretty enough […]
Flavorful chicken thighs might just be our favorite cut. Here we dress them up with a simple ginger-scallion sauce. Ingredients 1 (8.8-ounce) package precooked brown rice (such as Uncle Ben’s) 8 teaspoons peanut oil, divided 4 bone-in chicken thighs, skinned (about 1 1/2 pounds) 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 1/4 cups […]
This lightly sweet, herby puree radiates with spring flavor and color. Ingredients 8 ounces frozen green peas, thawed 3/4 cup unsalted chicken stock, divided 1 tablespoon ricotta cheese 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint 7/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 2 garlic cloves 4 (6-ounce) tilapia fillets 3/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided […]
This slow-cooker chicken chili is a great addition to your cool weather weeknight meal rotation. Calling for a mixture of beans and hominy, this recipe boasts bold, rich flavor, something that can often be dulled in a slow cooker. Processing some of the beans in a food processor thickens the soup, lending a heartier flavor […]
This dish pairs early spring produce with cold-weather comfort. Ingredients 4 large shallots, peeled and quartered 12 baby carrots, peeled 1 pound small red potatoes, halved lengthwise 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs 1 cup white […]
Chicken and dumplings are a notoriously time-consuming enterprise, but the end result is very much worth the effort. However, if you’re a time-crunched cook who craves the comforting pleasures of this classic dish, this is the recipe for you. In just under 45 minutes, you can turn the quintessential ingredients for chicken and dumplings—celery, carrots, […]