One butternut squash gets used in two ways-raw and roasted-in this fall weeknight dinner, while fish sauce, lime, and coconut add a touch of Southeast Asian flair.
Of all the sauces I make, this is definitely in the top three for both flavor and utility. Not only does it make delicious Red Chicken Enchiladas, but it's a perfect base for chili, and it adds a delightful...
This chile oil combines tons of texture from toasted whole spices and seeds with a just-spicy-enough heat level. Drizzle it over any, literally any, savory food you can think of.
This homemade take on harissa is bold enough to use on pork chops or chicken thighs, too. You can also toss it with broccoli or carrots before roasting.
This weeknight falafel dinner brings the Middle Eastern platter home with a tangy, orange-spiked tahini sauce, bright quick-pickled red onions, and an easy green cabbage and tomato salad. Serve it with...
You know what takes a lot of time? Standing over the stove and browning every cube of stew meat on all sides and in batches. That's why we brown the pork shoulder whole, which develops a ton of flavor...
Buckwheat adds flavor to chicken-filled crepes. This recipe may be ideal for anyone with IBD, Crohn's, or colitis-it adheres to low FODMAP diet standards.
For mornings when you need to feed a crowd a healthy breakfast, this veggie-packed egg skillet recipe is here for you. Serve with toast on the side for mopping up those runny yolks.
Store-bought puff pastry and a meat-and-potatoes filling come together as your New Year's Eve dinner centerpiece. The trick to getting a tender and indulgent filling is to chop a big piece of chuck by...
Harissa, the basic flavoring agent in Tunisian cuisine, is extremely versatile. Use it as a condiment for grilled meat or fish, add it to roasted vegetables, or stir into stews and soups. We particularly...
Cooking the beans with all the dried spices leaves you with an intensely flavorful broth that's just as delicious as the beans themselves. Keep the beans submerged in the broth in the refrigerator so they...
This pungent, spicy, and garlicky broth is a riff on rasam, a South Indian soup. Tamarind juice typically acts as the base for the dish, but here tomato paste and lime juice add fruity acidity to balance...
This popcorn is a take on the Indian snack chiwda, a sweet and savory mix often made with puffed rice, dried fruit, nuts, spices, and herbs. It's a mainstay during Diwali, much like you'd have Chex Mix...
The last time we threw a dinner party with multiple courses and matching dinnerware was...well, we can't remember. When we entertain, we want everyone to have fun-including the host. Enter posole, one...
Quick pickled vegetables are welcomed any time of the year. Use fresh produce like cauliflower, carrots, radish, radish pods, or raw turmeric for this preparation.
When I was pregnant with my son, John Jr., all I wanted in life was Mexican food. This was a dish I came up with to satisfy some of those cravings in a mindful way, rather than constantly caving to my...
Tender lettuces get topped with juicy spiced chicken, ripe mangos, soft avocado, and cherry tomatoes. There's so much flavor and texture going on that there's barely a need for a dressing: just a hit of...
You may think that there's a lot of salt in this recipe, but the roast needs it. The spice mixture is acting as a dry brine, delivering seasoning to deep within the big cut of meat.
This Flintstonian cut is impressive, and the bone lends flavor as the meat braises. But if you prefer, a boneless tied leg of lamb is a little more manageable and cooks more quickly.