This quick pasta toss is all about the play of textures: crispy bits of prosciutto, snappy squash, and blistered cherry tomatoes. Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked whole-grain penne or rotini 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 ounce thinly sliced prosciutto, coarsely chopped 1 cup chopped red onion 8 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1/8 teaspoon crushed red […]
Go ahead and flag this chicken and wild rice recipe—it’s sure to become a family favorite. A pot of pure comfort, it’s a slightly thickened, creamy chicken soup with a finishing garnish of smoky bacon. For convenience, we call for precooked wild rice; if you can’t find it, you can substitute 2 cups of your […]
We love the heat level in this slow cooker take on tikka masala to fend off winter chill. If the spice kick is too much for your family, you can cut the red pepper down by half without losing any of the dynamic flavor layers. Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup chopped onion […]
The low, even heat of the slow cooker helps flavor powerhouses like miso, sesame oil, and soy sauce impart tenderizing moisture, umami depth, and savory personality to common pot roast. Ingredients Cooking spray 1 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices 8 garlic cloves, crushed 1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil 1 (2-pound) boneless chuck roast, trimmed […]
Some sort of magic happens over the long, controlled simmer in the slow cooker: The barley cooks to tender-chewy perfection, the inexpensive and tough beef becomes meltingly tender, and the liquid thickens to a beautiful gravy. Be patient and brown the meat thoroughly; this adds incredible depth to the stew. Go with hulled, whole-grain barley […]
Researchers from Noakhali Science and Technology University, Atish Dipankar University of Science and Technology, and Bangladesh National Herbarium have shown that onion (Allium cepa), garlic (Allium sativum), and ginger (Zingiber officinale) have potential use in preventing free radical-mediated diseases. This study, which was published in Free Radicals and Antioxidants, looked into the antioxidant activity of ethanolic extracts of onion, garlic, […]
Cheesy quiche partners beautifully with a bright, citrusy salad. Whisk together 2 tablespoons canola oil, 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon honey, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt in a large bowl. Add 3 cups baby kale, 3/4 cup grapefruit sections, and 1/4 cup sliced red onion; toss to coat. Ingredients CRUST: 2 cups cooked […]
Flatiron steaks are cuts from the top blade with the shoulder tendon removed. Olivia restaurant uses local grass-fed beef, but grain-fed beef will also work in this dish. Ingredients 1 pound beets 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon tarragon 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided Cooking spray 1 teaspoon minced garlic 6 cups chopped kale […]
Make sure the cast-iron skillet is hot before adding the steaks so that they get a nicely browned crust on both sides. We like both red and orange peppers, though just one color will work. Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/4 cup sliced onion 2 garlic cloves, sliced 1 small red bell pepper, sliced 1 […]
Sweet shrimp is ideal for spicy dishes like this. If you want just a light lick of heat, use 1/4 teaspoon red pepper. If you prefer more fire, go for 1/2 teaspoon (or more). Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked campanelle (bell flower-shaped pasta) or rigatoni 12 ounces peeled and deveined extra-large shrimp 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt, […]