Chicken soup doesn’t cure altitude sickness, but it definitely helps with homesickness. A corner of Cusco, Peru’s San Pedro market is devoted to open kitchens where Quechua ladies make this soup with new crop potatoes and tough old stewing hens. The idea is to have a really rich soup, boiled for hours and full with […]
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 […]
Chipotle salsa – both a key ingredient in the marinade and a condiment for the meat and vegetables – has a smokier, more full-bodied flavor than regular tomato salsa. Marinating the vegetables in a zip-top plastic bag eliminates cleanup – you can just throw the bag away. Because the steak has to marinate from four […]
If you can’t find miso, substitute 2 teaspoons anchovy paste and 1 teaspoon tahini instead. With miso, the darker the color, the more pronounced the salty flavor. Ingredients 1/4 cup rice vinegar 3 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce 2 1/2 tablespoons honey 1 1/2 tablespoons white miso 1 1/2 teaspoons chile paste (such as sambal oelek) […]
This one-pan supper embraces two trends we love: sheet pan cooking (both the main and side cooking together on a single pan), and embracing less-familiar spices (in this case, lemony ground sumac, available at most supermarkets). Sumac is also delicious sprinkled over grilled vegetables or in vinaigrettes. Bone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks will stay moist […]
A sweet-tangy-spicy glaze of Asian pantry staples caramelizes beautifully under the broiler. To complete the meal, serve with jasmine rice tossed with sliced green onions and lime rind strips. Ingredients 1/2 cup pineapple juice 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, divided 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce 1 teaspoon Sriracha (hot chile sauce, such as Huy Fong) 1 teaspoon […]
It’s easy to cook healthier meals when recipes are as simple as this one-pan dinner. The pork marinates while the potatoes and veggies roast, then everything takes a quick trip under the broiler to crisp up and concentrate the zesty flavors. Ingredients 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon orange zest […]
If you have young kids serving themselves, lift the nachos off the pan with the parchment paper (and remove the hot pan from the table). For the creamiest nacho sauce, start with a block of cheese and shred it yourself. Ingredients Cooking spray 6 ounces 93% lean ground beef 1 teaspoon garlic powder 3/4 teaspoon […]
This one-pan supper embraces two trends we love: sheet pan cooking (both the main and side cooking together on a single pan), and embracing less-familiar spices (in this case, lemony ground sumac, available at most supermarkets). Sumac is also delicious sprinkled over grilled vegetables or in vinaigrettes. Bone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks will stay moist […]
Fresh herbs and lemon make a bright, tasty topper for succulent shrimp. Fish and shellfish are excellent sources of protein for fewer calories than most meat. Paired with spinach and rice pilaf, this weeknight-friendly main comes together in just 15 minutes. Ingredients 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 1/2 […]