The challenge: I’m not a morning person. There’s no way I can wake up early enough to do all the prep it takes to get the slow cooker going. Our solution: Make a recipe that gets better with age, such as chili or brisket, and cook it overnight while you sleep. In the morning, just […]
Thanks to the slow cooker, fall is our new favorite season for barbecue. A pork roast, smothered in a spice rub and nestled in a ketchup-and-vinegar-laced liquid, becomes meltingly tender and saucy. Pile onto buns for game day sandwiches; serve over creamy grits with braised greens; or spread over sweet potato fries, bake, and load […]
For ease, make the pork mixture for these tamales a day or two ahead. The recipe makes quite a few servings; serve with Spanish saffron-flavored rice for a fun evening with friends. Ingredients 24 dried corn husks 1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth 1/3 cup dried cherries 1 ancho chile, stemmed 1 cup chopped onion […]
Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 4 teaspoons fresh lime juice, divided 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon hot smoked paprika 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/3 cup sliced green onions 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon grated lime rind 1 Granny Smith apple, thinly sliced 1 […]
Ingredients 1 cup thinly sliced radishes 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions 2 tablespoons unsalted pumpkinseed kernels, toasted 1 teaspoon honey 4 teaspoons fresh lime juice, divided 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 2 large zucchini (about 1 pound), quartered lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 large poblano chile, stemmed, […]
Beef tenderloin steaks are often considered a special-occasion cut, but when they go on sale (or you’re ready for a splurge), this classic preparation is foolproof. Use a timer rather than turning, prodding, or overcooking the steaks, and set the timer again while they rest so you don’t slice too soon. You could also use […]
Wow your guests with a grilled bird that’s ready in half the time, thanks to our favorite whole-bird technique: spatchcocking. We remove the backbone and roast the turkey flat so that every part has access to the heat at the same time. The turkey won’t have grill marks like the usual grilled protein (it cooks […]
Ingredients Cooking spray 1 tablespoon canola oil, divided 1 1/2 pounds boneless chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic 2 teaspoons diced jalapeño pepper 2/3 cup dry red wine 1 1/2 […]
Orange and lemon in the marinade make for a bright counterpoint to the earthy cumin. Stuff leftovers into pitas, and drizzle with yogurt. Ingredients 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 3 tablespoons chopped fresh shallots 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind 1 tablespoon grated orange rind 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 […]
Ingredients 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets Cooking spray How to Make It Step 1 Preheat broiler. Step 2 Combine first 8 ingredients in a small […]