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
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
Beets and goat cheese are a classic combination, but this salad is anything but retro. Shaved fennel (use a mandoline if you have one and reserve the springy green fronds for garnish) and hearty farro make it feel like a full meal. The creamy dressing swoosh on the bottom—here’s where the goat cheese comes in—adds … Read more
Scores of cocktail drinkers got their first taste of orgeat in a mai tai. Orgeat is an almond-flavored syrup predating the dawn of mixed drinks—the cognac-based, orgeat-sweetened Japanese cocktail notably appears in Jerry Thomas’s historic 1862 bartender’s guide—but it’s been largely through tiki drinks like the mai tai, scorpion, and fog cutter that orgeat has … Read more
Classic chicken parm is hardly weeknight-friendly. Between breading the chicken, making a slow-simmered sauce, and assembling it all, it requires many steps yet still doesn’t feel like a complete meal on its own. A near-obligatory side of pasta requires a separate pot of water. This version ditches the breading in favor of a generous dusting … Read more
During Lunar New Year lychees symbolize the promise of close family ties for bartender-mixologist William Tsui. And what better way to bring everyone together than with a festive punch? Here lychee combines with elderflower liqueur and citrus for a low-effort, high-reward big-batch cocktail. Lychee liqueur adds nuance to the lychees’ floral notes, but feel free … Read more