Inspired by the popular Mexican street snack, this quick soup calls for frozen fire-roasted corn to add depth and a smokiness reminiscent of grilled corn on the cob; garlic, chili powder, cilantro, lime juice, and Cotija cheese complete the flavor nod. We all know the virtues of keeping frozen produce on hand, and the fire-roasted … Read more
“Keep it simple, Susan.” That’s the theory behind this fast and fantastic beef taco bowl recipe. Who’s Susan? We don’t know. But she needed a quick dinner, so now you benefit too. For ease, we rely on a trusty Tex-Mex seasoning packet to flavor the taco meat. Prefer homemade taco seasoning? More power to you. … Read more
Step 1 Toss 1½ lb. skinless, boneless chicken breasts, sliced on a diagonal ¼” thick, with 2 Tbsp. soy sauce and 1 Tbsp. mirin in a medium bowl. Sprinkle 1 Tbsp. cornstarch over; toss to coat. Step 2 Pulse white and pale green parts of 4 scallions, 6 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped, and one 2″ … Read more
Step 1 Pat 1½ lb. skirt steak, cut into 5″ pieces, dry, then prick all over on both sides with a paring knife. Step 2 Stir together ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil, 2 Tbsp. ground cumin, and 3 tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1¾ tsp. Morton kosher salt in a medium bowl; season with freshly ground … Read more
Step 1 Cook 12 oz. rigatoni, cavatappi, or other short pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally and adding ¾ cup golden raisins after 5 minutes, until very al dente, about 3 minutes less than package directions. Drain, reserving 2 cups pasta cooking liquid; reserve pot. Step 2 Heat ⅓ cup … Read more
Step 1 Whisk together 1⅓ cups whole-milk Greek yogurt, 2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest, 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice, 1 garlic clove, finely grated, 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, and ½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or ¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt in a medium bowl. Taste sauce and season with more salt if needed. Set … Read more
Step 1 Toss 1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, with 2 Tbsp. Cajun seasoning in a small bowl to combine. Step 2 Pulse 1 medium red or green bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, coarsely chopped, 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped, and 6 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped, in a food processor until combined but still … Read more
Step 1 Pat 3 lb. boneless pork shoulder (Boston butt), fat cap trimmed if needed, cut into 4 pieces, dry; season generously on all sides with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Heat 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil in a medium Dutch oven or other heavy pot over medium-high. Working in 2 batches, cook … Read more
Chicken paprikash is a classic Hungarian dish that relies on a serious scoop of paprika for both mild peppery flavor and a vibrant red color. Here that recipe’s building blocks are reimagined as a ragù, with ground chicken, aromatics, and a dollop of sour cream swirled in for richness. Two notes for shopping. If you … Read more
Step 1 Preheat oven to 350°. Pat 1½ lb. skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (about 4 small) dry and season generously all over with kosher salt. Sprinkle evenly on both sides with 2 tsp. all-purpose flour. Step 2 Heat 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil in a large cast-iron or high-sided skillet over medium. Cook chicken thighs, … Read more