Step 1 Sprinkle both sides of 2 lb. skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (4–6), patted dry, with 1 Tbsp. Diamond Crystal or 1¾ tsp. Morton kosher salt and 1 tsp. freshly ground pepper. Arrange chicken, skin side down, in a cold medium cast-iron or ovenproof stainless-steel skillet and set over medium heat. Cook, undisturbed, rotating pan … Read more
This palak paneer recipe takes the simple-is-best approach: Frozen spinach leaves blended with hot water, paneer pan-fried in ghee, and very few add-ins to get in the way. If you’re looking to make a home-cooked version of the North Indian restaurant-style classic for the first time, this is a great place to start. The technique … Read more
For dinner, senior commerce writer Emily Farris really only wants one thing: salad. Recently free from an 11-year marriage and the heavy meals it was filled with, Farris is rebuilding her life, starting with this cruciferous bowl of crunchy goodness, greens, and beans. This crunchy salad is built around a base of marinated canned beans … Read more
These Middle Eastern meat-stuffed pitas get their earthy, spiced flavor from a scoop of baharat, a blend typically composed of cumin, allspice, black pepper, with further additions depending on the blend (baharat means “spices” in Arabic, so the components change from mix from mix). Finely chopped shallots add bulk to the ground beef and ensure … Read more
Like many generations-old dishes, the origins of chiles rellenos are fuzzy. Indigenous cooks in what’s now Mexico and Central America have charred and stuffed chile peppers for centuries. According to one popular story, the dish rose to prominence in Mexico in 1821. As the legend goes, nuns in a Puebla convent served stuffed peppers beneath … Read more
The briny juices of fresh clams create the sauce for spaghetti alle vongole, a classic Italian seafood pasta dish from Naples. The first written recipe is generally credited to 19th-century Neapolitan aristocrat Ippolito Cavalcanti, though many historians believe cooks used Adriatic seafood in broths and soups as early as the 17th and 18th centuries. For … Read more
In hot weather, nothing satisfies like ice-cold kongguksu, a Korean soy milk noodle soup. This version is more saucy than brothy thanks to the inclusion of nutty tahini and savory miso, which add both body and flavor. You can top your bowl with whatever vegetables or crunchy bits you have on hand (grated carrots, sliced … Read more
Step 1 Heat 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil in a medium Dutch oven or other heavy pot over medium. Add 1 tsp. cumin seeds; cook, stirring often, until fragrant and seeds begin to pop, about 2 minutes. Add ½ medium red onion, finely chopped, 1 serrano chile, finely chopped, one 1″ piece ginger, peeled, finely chopped, … Read more
Cooking ribs can be intimidating, but within this recipe, chef Sam Fore employs a foolproof, hands-off cooking technique that ensures remarkable tenderness and flavor. First, she seasons the ribs in a peppy blend of curry powder, garlic, ginger, turmeric, red pepper flakes, and lime zest. Then she tightly wraps the seasoned ribs in a foil … Read more
Step 1 Place a rack in middle of oven; preheat to 400°. Grease a rimmed baking sheet with extra-virgin olive oil. Place one 14-oz. package extra-firm tofu, drained, patted dry, in a large mixing bowl. Using your hands, squish into a coarse meal (it should be the consistency of ground meat). Add 1 large egg, … Read more