Coriander often plays second fiddle in recipes, adding a bright note to complement other spices like cumin or caraway. But in this easy orange-salmon dinner, the spice gets to shine center stage, with orange and citrus serving to heighten its already citrusy flavor. If you have whole coriander seeds, you’ll use them ground to two … Read more
A dinner party dish ready in under an hour, using just one pan? Dreams can come true. Start by searing bone-in chicken thighs in a big skillet, then finish them in the oven for the most golden, crispy skin. Let the chicken cool on the side; meanwhile, take advantage of that glorious rendered schmaltz with … Read more
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
The goal: Develop a recipe for gluten-free focaccia that rivals our wildly popular recipe for no-knead focaccia. Getting there was no easy task. Flour is a fairly small component in cakes and cookies relative to the other ingredients. But bread? Bread recipes hinge on gluten, which is formed by the reaction of (usually) wheat-based bread … 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
This crunchy granola-like topping gets its sweetness (and stick-together-ness) from a bit of honey and its savoriness from earthy cumin seeds. It comes together quickly in a hot pan with a bit of oil to bloom the spices and toast the nuts and seeds. The honey gets stirred in off heat but while the mixture … Read more
There’s something about these hearty flourless oatmeal cookies that hits just right. They have a homespun appeal that says, “I’m wholesome enough to eat for breakfast—but decadent enough to satisfy as dessert.” Jammed with mix-ins including dried sour cherries, rich chunks of dark chocolate, crunchy toasted pecans, and a rounding hit of warm cinnamon, it’s … Read more
If sweet-and-sour Italian agrodolce wanted to dress up like a classic vinaigrette, it’d look a little something like this. Let chopped raisins (any kind you have on hand will do!) and shallot lightly pickle in vinegar; while that’s sitting, make yourself useful by washing lettuce. Whisk the vinegar mixture with Dijon mustard, honey, and olive … Read more