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 […]
The tangy-sweet flavor combination of this sauce will work equally well with chicken thighs or pork. Serve with hot cooked rice and steamed haricots verts or a tossed green salad. Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup fat-free, lower-sodium […]
This fragrant, Indian-style stew hits all the right notes with aromatic garam masala, fresh ginger, and concentrated red curry paste. The coconut milk mellows and loosens the potato and lentil mixture just enough so that it can be spooned over rice. Ingredients 4 cups peeled, cubed sweet potato (about 2 medium) 3 1/2 cups water, […]
Look for aji amarillo paste, a spicy Peruvian seasoning made from yellow chile peppers, in Latin markets. It’s wonderful in marinades and meat rubs. Ingredients 1/2 cup white vinegar, divided 2 tablespoons aji amarillo paste 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin, divided 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 6 garlic cloves 3 […]
Beyond a sauce, pesto makes a fantastic binder for crispy-crusted chicken. It also serves as the creamy contrast to the crunchy Parmesan and panko topper. For a vegetarian option, sear portobello mushroom caps, top side down, until browned. Fill each mushroom with about 11/2 tablespoons pesto, sprinkle with panko mixture, and broil. The cherry tomatoes […]
Because they will cook more quickly than the chicken, skewer the figs separately. Ingredients 3/4 cup port wine 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 1 thyme sprig 1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 24 (3/4-inch) pieces 4 large shallots, quartered 16 sage leaves Cooking spray 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper, […]
You probably have all the ingredients on hand to make this quick spice rub. Water or chicken stock can be substituted for rum in the mango sauce. Ingredients 1/4 cup golden rum (such as Bacardi) 1 small ripe mango, peeled and chopped 1/2 habanero pepper, seeded and chopped 2 tablespoons white vinegar 2 tablespoons butter […]
A lime-forward vinaigrette adds pucker and punch to the salmon and salad, rounded out by earthy-sweet beets and juicy blackberries. Mint with blackberries is a favorite cocktail combo that also works in a fresh entrée salad. If you have leftover mint leaves, steep in simple syrup and refrigerate for sweetening lemonade or tossing with fresh […]
This speedy stir-fry, ready in just 20 minutes, achieves everything we love about Chinese takeout with just a few wholesome ingredients; no special equipment required. The trick is to get a good sear on the beef without cooking it all the way through, then adding it back into the mix after the vegetables become nicely […]
Steak, peas, and carrots are a familiar trio, and usually not very exciting. Here, each element is transformed: a smoky spice rub on seared flank steak, crispy snap peas brightened with rice vinegar, and a silky carrot mash. Chop the carrots to about 1/4-inch pieces so they cook through evenly, otherwise the mash may have […]