Here’s a fun way to cook okra; it retains some crunch and doesn’t even think of getting slimy. The fresh serrano chile and curry powder offer a good bit of heat; seed the chile or omit it for a milder dish. Ingredients 3 tablespoons canola oil 1 teaspoon Madras curry powder 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander […]
Prep: 15 minutes; Cook: 12 minutes; Marinate: 20-30 minutes. This salsa can be served with any grilled seafood, poultry, or meat. Choose the kind of chile you use based on how much heat you like. Serrano chiles are hotter than jalapeño peppers; if you want more kick, don’t remove the seeds. Make sure you wear […]
Adjust the heat down by removing some or all of the jalapeño’s seeds. You can make the sauce up to 3 days ahead; prepare through step 1, cool, cover, and refrigerate. Bring back to a gentle simmer before proceeding. Ingredients 2 tablespoons peanut oil 1 1/2 cups chopped onion 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon […]
Hashes are a great way to incorporate vegetables into the first meal of the day. Here we’ve added a Southwestern spin with chili powder and cumin. Give the potatoes a head start by microwaving them until just shy of tender, then finish them off in the skillet for that coveted crispy texture. Use the leftover […]
As a variation, you could grill the chicken thighs–a little charring would complement the sauce. No mortar and pestle? Process the paste base in a mini chopper. Ingredients Cooking spray 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds) 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots 1 large garlic clove, minced 1/3 cup […]
Scallions are used three ways: in a sauce, as a vegetable, and as a garnish. The sauce can be made a day ahead and magically transforms the simplest food into something spectacular. Try it on chicken or steak, too, or as a spread in a sandwich. Ingredients 1 small jar capers 1 cup packed chopped […]
Ingredients 1 1/2 teaspoons blackened seasoning 4 (4-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 diced peeled avocado 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 lime, cut into fourths Nutritional Information How to Make It […]
Soy, ginger, and garlic give this nutty noodle salad an extra dimension of tantalizing flavor. Look for rice noodles in the ethnic-food section of your supermarket. Ingredients 2 ounces dried rice noodles (such as Hokan) Asian Vinaigrette Dressing 4 cups thinly sliced napa (Chinese) cabbage 3/4 pound cooked peeled and deveined large shrimp 1 cup […]
As a variation, you could grill the chicken thighs–a little charring would complement the sauce. No mortar and pestle? Process the paste base in a mini chopper. Ingredients Cooking spray 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds) 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots 1 large garlic clove, minced 1/3 cup […]
As a variation, you could grill the chicken thighs–a little charring would complement the sauce. No mortar and pestle? Process the paste base in a mini chopper. Ingredients Cooking spray 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds) 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots 1 large garlic clove, minced 1/3 cup […]