Carnitas, the Mexican meat of the gods! This Best Slow Cooker Carnitas recipe is loaded with flavor and perfect for making tacos, salads and wraps. Ingredients 4 pounds pork butt roast 2 tablespoons bacon grease, or oil 1 large onion, peeled and chopped 5-6 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed 1 cup orange juice 2 teaspoons […]
This hearty entrée features a mushroom and sausage ragù (Italian meat-and-tomato pasta sauce) served over creamy polenta. Cook the polenta while the ragù simmers so everything will be ready and hot at the same time. Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 8 ounces hot turkey Italian sausage 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 pound cremini […]
This wildly delicious main takes little more than half an hour to put together and is a super satisfying summer dinner. The garlic sauce, which you can prepare up to two days ahead, is creamy, well seasoned, and wildly delicious. Ingredients 2 pounds boneless, skinless swordfish loin 1 cup peeled garlic cloves 1 cup whole […]
Sustainable Choice: Watercress offers a refreshing change from spinach and other greens. Scallops are a sustainable buy, but for the best choice, pick diver-caught scallops from Mexico. Ingredients 2 teaspoons canola oil 1 1/2 pounds large sea scallops (about 16) 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon sugar 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 […]
While a lot of curry paste makes a fantastic marinade, just a little can make a light, fragrant poaching liquid for delicate cod fillets. A crunchy, colorful slaw makes this a refreshing summer main. If you can’t find bamboo shoots, simply omit them or sub thinly sliced summer squash. Serve the fish in shallow bowls with […]
The pork gets a big flavor boost from achiote paste, a mix of ground annatto seeds, vinegar, salt, and spices. Find it at Latin markets. Ingredients 7 unpeeled garlic cloves 1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice 4 teaspoons achiote paste 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons canola oil, divided 1 3/4 teaspoons […]
A veggie-stuffed omelet makes for one easy, satisfying dinner when paired with a simple side salad. While the cooked spinach mixture sits, it may give off some more liquid; strain this off to keep the omelet from becoming watery. Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup chopped shallots 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 (8-ounce) […]
This shrimp fettuccine alfredo recipe, which calls for quick-cooking refrigerated pasta, is a great go-to dish for hectic weekights. Serve with a side of roasted asparagus. Ingredients 1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated fettuccine 1 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp 2 green onions, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/2 cup (2 ounces) […]
A veggie-stuffed omelet makes for one easy, satisfying dinner when paired with a simple side salad. While the cooked spinach mixture sits, it may give off some more liquid; strain this off to keep the omelet from becoming watery. Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup chopped shallots 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 (8-ounce) […]
Playing off the mass appeal of the perennial party dip, this recipe combines tons of spinach and artichoke hearts with hearty whole-grain bread for an easy, crowd-pleasing breakfast casserole. There’s built-in make-ahead convenience, as the strata needs to refrigerate overnight to allow the bread to soak in all the milk-egg mixture for a creamy texture […]