"An Indian friend of my mother's gave her this recipe for beef curry back in 1936," writes Bill Goodhue of Chino, California. "The recipe has been passed on to me, so I can still enjoy the sweet-spicy...
Author: Jane Stern
Wake up your taste buds with this lowfat recipe. It is sure to satisfy - and provide a spicy kick!
Author: Lesley Porcelli
This lightning-fast version of the classic pasta recipe calls for just the right amount of water that magically cooks down to create a silky sauce (no draining necessary!). Bright green vegetables, cherry...
Author: Rhoda Boone
Slow-cooking dark leg meat results in incredibly tender, flavorful chicken. However, if you prefer white meat you can substitute bone-in chicken breasts. Placing the onions on the bottom of the slow cooker...
Author: Melissa Clark
Call it "Pizza Chicken" and the whole family will love this fresh take on those classic Italian-American flavors in one-pan chicken dinner form.
Author: Anna Stockwell
It's not just a marinade-this classic mojo sauce can also be spooned over chicken or fish for a piquant finishing touch, and deployed as a flavorful stir-in for rice.
Author: David Tamarkin
Author: Ruth Cousineau
Boiling canned chickpeas in water for 20 minutes before puréeing them gives you the silky-smooth texture you normally only get in from-scratch hummus.
Author: The Epicurious Test Kitchen
Twelve hours is the optimal time for brining the chops, so plan on making the brine and marinating the chops the night before you intend to grill them. Once brined, they can be refrigerated for several...
Author: Jody Adams
A spoonful of this classic compound butter, known as maître d'hôtel butter, makes an instant sauce for anything from grilled steak to sautéed chicken to steamed vegetables. It can also be stirred into...
One of the most beautiful and inspired cookbooks of the year was The Breath of a Wok. Grace Young's stories and recipes make us want to set off in pursuit of wok hay, the special taste of wok-cooked.
Author: Fran McCullough
Sweet, sticky, charred, and crispy: Barbecued chicken is one of the surest signs of summer. Store-bought sauce has nothing on this easy homemade version, which uses maple syrup for sweetness and Sriracha...
Author: Chris Morocco
Why buy this classic steak rub when you can make it yourself? Inspired by the flavors of pastrami, this rub is good on more than just steaks-try rubbing it on chicken, salmon, or even broccoli before grilling...
Author: Anna Stockwell
An easy Roasted Garlic Soup with Parmesan Cheese recipe
Author: Rick Browne
These easy lamb chops are just right for a quick dinner. Pair them up with the mashed potatoes and some boiled green beans. Pour a full-bodied Merlot or Pinot Noir.
Because its texture is buttery and rich, I like to spread it on crostini. Once you've spread the roasted garlic over your toasts you can choose from a number of toppings.
Author: Wolfgang Puck
An indication of knowing someone really well is knowing which foods they love, like, and hate. My father loves this recipe, and I was told by Kyria Loula, who knew him as a boy, that it had to go into...
Author: Alexandra Stratou
Author: Nick Fauchald
Author: Alfred Portale
Make this stuffed steak for a new outdoor grilling favorite. Yes, it's more work than a steak seasoned on the outside, but it's so worth it.
Author: Mark Bittman
Nailing this misunderstood classic (no, we don't want grilled chicken) is all about restraint and, yes, anchovies.
Author: Sue Li
This all-purpose marinade can be used for chicken or turkey breast, pork cutlets, firm-pressed tofu, and seafood. If you prefer to omit the chile flakes or paste, use 5 or 6 slices of smashed fresh ginger...
Author: Nina Simonds
This Trinidadian version of curried chicken is an earthy, rich stew of whole chicken pieces in an aromatic, vibrant broth, spiked with hot chile and a traditional herb paste.
Author: Ramin Ganeshram
Katy Hees of Santa Fe, New Mexico, writes: "Eating local, fresh, organic food is important to me. It doesn't get much more local than the eggs I use, which come from our own chickens. I also have a garden,...
Author: Katy Hees
Light and fluffy yet rich and creamy, with just a hint of garlic, thyme, and tangy sour cream: These spuds are the best mashed potatoes we can imagine.
Author: Rhoda Boone
An easy Stir-Fried Beef and Broccoli that can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Liz and Kurt Gruber of Bellevue, Washington, write: "We really enjoyed the mulligatawny soup we had at Shamiana in nearby Kirkland. Could you get the recipe?"
Author: Maggie Ruggiero
Author: Melissa Perlman
Of all the easy additions to stir-fries, fermented black beans are among the best. They give a special flavor and look, and the technique is effortless. Furthermore, a year's supply of black beans will...
Author: Mark Bittman
Serve this creamy and garlicky spoonbread hot out of the oven for a cozy cold-weather side.
Author: Anna Stockwell