The best mango chutney starts with firm-to-ripe fresh mangoes. While you can use defrosted frozen mangos in a pinch, they don’t have the same texture or beautifully balanced sweetness and acidity. Fruit notwithstanding, this mango chutney recipe is almost endlessly customizable. Add a pinch of cardamom, nigella seeds, mustard seeds, or black pepper to your … 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
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
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