Step 1 Preheat oven to 425°. Toss 1 lb. precut ½” pieces butternut squash and 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil on a rimmed baking sheet to coat; season with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper. Push squash to one side and arrange 4 thick-cut bacon slices on other side. Bake until bacon is lightly browned, … Read more
Step 1 Place 1 lb. golden beets (about 3), peeled, cut into small cubes (about ⅓”), in a medium heavy pot, pour in water to cover, and season generously with kosher salt. Bring to a boil and cook 5 minutes (set a timer). Add 12 oz. orecchiette or other short pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, … Read more
Step 1 Remove any feathers and quills with pliers (kosher turkeys tend to require this more than others) from one 14- to 16-lb. turkey, neck and giblets (excluding liver) reserved for turkey giblet stock (if making). Pat turkey dry with paper towels. Step 2 Put oven rack in lower third of oven and preheat oven … Read more
There are hundreds of weeknights in a year. That’s a lot of dinner! Test kitchen editor Kendra Vaculin is here to help. In her series Speedy Does It, she shares whoa-worthy meals you can get on the table like *snaps fingers* that. I come from a hot-dog-loving family and jump at any opportunity to throw … Read more
As a new mom, I’m having a hard time “doing it all”—juggling meetings and deadlines at work, spending precious time with my one-year-old, and chipping away at a constantly growing to-do list. When the end of the day approaches and it’s time for dinner, I have about two working brain cells left to figure out … Read more
Step 1 Drain and rinse 2 (14-oz.) cans chickpeas. Set aside. Finely chop 1 medium onion and place into a small bowl. Finely chop 1 medium green bell pepper and add to the same bowl. Step 2 Heat ¼ cup avocado or coconut oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. When … Read more
Cozy vibes notwithstanding, the best thing about this easy vegetable soup recipe is its endless capacity for customization. Out of sweet potatoes but wondering what to do with the second half of that butternut squash? Peel and dice the squash into ½” cubes and make the swap. Not into peas? Frozen green beans work just … Read more
Step 1 Place a rack in lower third of oven; preheat to 425°. Using the tip of a sharp paring knife, pierce skin of 4 medium Italian or globe eggplants (about 1½ lb.) in several places (this will prevent them from trapping steam and exploding when they roast). Transfer to a large rimmed baking sheet; … Read more
Step 1 Place ¾ cup (94 g) all-purpose flour in a shallow bowl. Working one at a time, lightly pound 4 small skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 6 oz. each) between 2 sheets of plastic wrap with a rolling pin (faster than a meat mallet) to about ¼” thick. Season all over with kosher salt … Read more
Diner and deli foods are getting a glow-up, with fancified versions of comfort dishes popping up on menus across the country. In this recipe, salmon is given the weeknight-friendly pastrami treatment with a sugar-and-spice blend that creates a smoky crust reminiscent of the cured meat, balanced well against a crunchy fennel slaw. Fresh fillets are … Read more