This one-skillet dish features crispy chicken thighs cooked atop sweet caramelized corn and coconut milk, balanced with ginger, chile, scallions, and lime. As the corn simmers, the chicken finishes cooking, allowing the flavors to meld deeply.It's a complete, summery meal that can be made anytime using frozen corn. Garnish with cilantro, chives, fried shallots, or … Read more
Braising chicken and greens together in a skillet enhances both the meat and vegetables. The chicken skin crisps and releases savory fat, infusing the greens with flavor, while the greens keep the chicken tender. The result is juicy meat paired with rich, silky greens. Lemon juice and olives add brightness and acidity. Serve with … Read more
This pantry pasta recipe quickly turns a jar of sun-dried tomatoes into a rich and flavorful sauce. The oil from the tomatoes is used to sauté shallots, while the tartness of the tomatoes is balanced with heavy cream, Parmesan, and mild spice.Al dente linguine is tossed in the vibrant orange sauce, similar to a brighter, … Read more
This hearty and adaptable stew, made from pantry staples, delivers layers of flavor. Roasted cherry tomatoes add sweetness and brightness to a rich base of onion, garlic, and red-pepper flakes. White beans and broth are simmered until thick, creating a satisfying dish.While delicious on its own, you can enhance it with wilted greens like … Read more
This lemony, herb-packed soup is highly adaptable, offering a light, brothy texture or a thicker, stew-like consistency based on your preference. Smashing some of the beans thickens the soup, while leaving them whole and adding more liquid keeps it brothy.It's a warming, flavorful one-pot meal, perfect for winter.
In a 1974 cookbook, Italian actor Ugo Tognazzi introduced **pasta all’infuriata** ("furious pasta"), one of the first pasta recipes to add vodka with chile-spiked tomato sauce. The vodka helps create a glossy, creamy emulsion by evenly dispersing fat and enhancing the sauce's flavors.The dish is served with ricotta, inspired by a creamy tomato soup from … Read more
This dish features juicy, pan-seared chicken thighs in a flavorful blend of peppery harissa, citrus, and sweet caramelized dates, perfect for weeknight meals.Marinate the chicken for 30 minutes to 24 hours for extra flavor. Serve with creamy yogurt to balance the heat, and garnish with fresh herbs. Enjoy it with pan drippings over rice, couscous, … Read more
This comforting vegetarian dish traditionally uses roasted and crushed cashews puréed with onions and tomatoes as its base. In this version, cashew butter replaces the puréeing process, offering a nutty flavor and creamy texture with less hassle.Red chile powder, ginger, and garlic create a flavorful backbone for the sauce. You can substitute tofu for paneer … Read more
This dish is perfect for festive gatherings yet easy enough for a casual dinner. It features pulled pork, typically from the American South, known for its tender, sweet meat balanced with tangy and spicy flavors.Ground and whole dried chiles enhance the meat, creating a sauce with fruity complexity and mild heat. Inspired by both barbecue … Read more