Spaghetti squash is a favorite ingredient for those seeking a lower-carb, gluten-free alternative to pasta. If you’ve cooked it before, you’ve likely cut it in half lengthwise to form two “boats.” And while that method works just fine, it disregards the way the strands grow inside the squash—in circles around the width of the squash. […]
Simple, fresh, and perfectly portioned for two, this main dish salad is great for a quiet weeknight. Just you? Enjoy the second portion for lunch tomorrow; it will hold up nicely. Ingredients 3/4 cup water 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided Cooking spray 1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and […]
Toss warm pasta with the tangy dressing so it will absorb more flavor. If you prefer to serve this salad chilled, make it up to a day ahead, toss, and refrigerate until you’re ready to serve. Ingredients 3 cups uncooked farfalle (bow tie pasta) 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 […]
Sweet chili sauce is not too sweet, spicy, or salty–great for an instant glaze on the shrimp, in marinades, or as a dipping sauce for spring rolls or chicken kebabs. Find it in the international aisle of most supermarkets. If you can’t find it, sub regular chili sauce (such as Heinz), or skip the sauce […]
The only thing hard about this slow cooked pork shoulder is the apple cider in the delectable sauce. If you don’t drink hard cider often, you might be surprised by how many different brands there are in the beer aisle of the supermarket. One that’s not too sweet will work best in this recipe; our […]
Simple substitutions give these hearty dishes flavorful twists: Swap sausage for chicken, crabmeat for shrimp, or make a vegetarian option by subbing vegetable stock and omitting proteins. Ingredients 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth 3 fresh thyme sprigs 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 1/2 […]
The sauce for this pasta toss is fresh creamed corn, which you make quickly and easily in a mini food processor. The sweetness of the corn pairs beautifully with the salinity of the shrimp, while fresh herbs offer an aromatic finish. We’re using regular white (semolina) pasta here because whole-grain or legume-based pastas might overpower […]
DIRECTION INGREDIENTS 1 (13.66-oz.) can Thai Kitchen coconut milk 1/2 c. chopped pineapple 4 thin pineapple rings, cut into wedges 6 tbsp. lime juice 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped Kosher salt McCormick ground black pepper 1 1/2 lb. medium shrimp, peeled with the tail on 2 c. jasmine rice 1/4 c. vegetable oil, divided 1/4 […]
This one-pan meal is a crowd-pleaser and testament to how 4 ingredients can come together to form a supremely satisfying dish, ready in a flash. We use an old-school cooking trick here and broil the steak directly over the veggies so the meat juices baste them as they caramelize. If you can’t find flat iron, […]
angy yogurt meets bold harissa in the topping for this gutsy chicken dish. Fletcher adapted the recipe from one by her friend Ed Blonz, author of the syndicated column On Nutrition. Ingredients 1/2 cup plain whole-milk Greek-Style Yogurt, homemade or store-bought About 1/3 cup coarse harissa* from a jar, such as Les Moulins Mahjoub brand […]