Chicken has every right to be exciting. The humble bird is often dismissed, considered boring or too quick to dry out when cooked. Well, think again. Chicken is uncomplicated, reliable and an all-arou... more
Don’t mistake this salad for tabbouleh. While it certainly bears a resemblance, it’s not the traditional Levantine bulgur salad tumbled with tomatoes, onions and fresh green herbs. Instead, this salad... more
A little of this, a little of that, with inspiration from the springtime farmers market: A salsa is more than a red or green sauce drizzled over a taco. Salsas are wonderful mashes of garden herbs, sw... more
This simple yet elegant lamb recipe is a wonderful way to ease into spring. The lamb is butterflied, a method that prepares meat for easy roasting or grilling. Butterflying involves making small cuts ... more
Sometimes, all we need is a bowl of soup -- to feed a family, to clean out the vegetable bin, to add warmth to a cold evening. Minestrone is a classic Italian vegetable soup. It has a tomato-infused b... more
Bring a spot of sunshine to your table with this Mediterranean-inspired dish. Don’t let its summery components fool you. While you can easily serve this dish in the heat of summer, it’s also a warm an... more
Is it spring yet? Sadly, not yet. However, this rich and meaty stew will make you grateful the weather is still wintry outside. Brimming with hunks of meltingly tender beef and chunky vegetables nestl... more
Behold the convergence of leftover chicken and pantry staples that come together in a spicy chicken and black bean stew. It takes inspiration from a chile and Mexican tortilla soup with shredded chick... more
Pan-roasted salmon filets are a healthy, easy weeknight dinner. Rich in protein and omega-3 fatty acids, B vitamins and minerals, wild salmon is considered a superfood. (Note that wild salmon are cons... more
The essence of an authentic onion soup au gratin is, well, the onions -- or more specifically, caramelized onions, which are the key ingredient in this classic French country-style soup. Another key “... more
This spicy, aromatic lamb stew is inspired by a traditional Moroccan meat-and-vegetable tagine called mrouzia, a sweet and rich celebratory stew that is prepared in the days following Eid al-Adha, or ... more
When the weather is gray and cold, it’s time to pull out the big bowls. Winter soups and stews are hefty and can lean rich, meant to encourage slurping with big spoons and passing napkins to catch way... more
This Southeast Asian-inspired recipe is a simple meal that’s meant to be served family-style and promises to brighten up your weekly menu plan. The base of the dish is a tangle of ramen noodles, coate... more