Tag: cilantro leaves

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Banh Mi Pizza 1

A classic Vietnamese sandwich gets reincarnated as a cheesy pizza. Is this even legal? Carrots, cucumber, and radish are quick-pickled and piled high for superb crunch. The classic banh mi odyssey calls for pork and pâté, though our meatless version is plenty satisfying. If you’re craving an extra hit of quality protein, try cracking 2 […]

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Shortcut Shrimp Paella 19

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) […]

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Slow Cooker Thai Beef Curry 5

Our solution: It’s true that the long, slow cooking period mellows flavors. But bold spices, in bold amounts, will hold their own over time. Here, we start with big flavor from a good amount of curry paste and fish sauce, and we finish with fresh touches of cilantro and lime juice that amplify the taste […]

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Sweet Potato-and-Red Lentil Curry 4

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, […]

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Asian Chicken Salad 5

Use a rotisserie chicken to make dinner prep a breeze in this delicious, Asian-inspired main-dish chicken salad. Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons sliced almonds 1 (5-ounce) package Japanese curly noodles (chucka soba), crumbled 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon Chinese […]

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Chimichurri Chicken Thighs with Potatoes

An herb- and chile-packed chimichurri sauce makes this meat-and-potatoes main vibrant and exciting. Double the mixture, and spoon over grilled steak or fish on another night. Use your microwave to jumpstart the potatoes, then crisp them up in the drippings from the cooked chicken thighs for maximum flavor. Fresno chiles have a medium heat, just […]

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Roast Turkey Pho 10

You can substitute unsalted chicken stock for the homemade. If you do, simmer with the water, stock, peppercorns, sugar, star anise, and ginger, and proceed with recipe from there. Ingredients Stock: 1 leftover Rosemary-Orange Roast Turkey carcass, picked over, plus reserved turkey neck 1 large yellow onion, quartered 1 garlic head, halved crosswise 1 lemon, […]

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Spicy Turkey Lettuce Wraps 9

f you are short on time or not so adept with a knife, grate the radishes rather than thinly slicing them into julienne strips. Ingredients 1 tablespoon safflower oil 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup water 3 tablespoons cranberry sauce 2 teaspoons adobo sauce 1 small chipotle chile (canned […]

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Shishito and Shrimp Skewers With Chimichurri 12

Ridged shishito peppers are usually pleasantly bitter with mild to medium heat, but watch out: Every so often, you’ll get one that packs a fiery punch. They’re typically pan-charred and served with a sprinkling of coarse salt, but this recipe calls for cooking them over an open flame on the grill for even more delicious char […]

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Indian-Spiced Lentils and Lamb 19

Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 6 ounces lean ground lamb 1 teaspoon red curry powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper 1 1/2 cups chopped onion 3/4 cup chopped carrot 1 jalapeño pepper, chopped 5 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon tomato paste 3/4 cup brown lentils 2 cups […]