Aug 29 2024
Crisp stems, tender green leaves, and a mild cabbage-like flavor make bok choy one of the easiest vegetables to work into weeknight meals. It cooks remarkably quickly and adapts to almost any method you throw at it. Stir-fry it with ginger and garlic, simmer it briefly in soup, eat the tender leaves raw in a …
Aug 25 2024
Crispy golden tater tots, seasoned ground beef, creamy mushroom sauce, and melted cheddar make this easy tater tot casserole pure comfort food. It is the kind of dinner that works especially well on busy evenings because there is very little complicated preparation. Brown the beef with onion and garlic, stir together the creamy filling, spread …
Aug 23 2024
Peppery arugula, crisp Asian pear, creamy Gorgonzola, and toasted walnuts come together in a salad that feels elegant without being complicated. Asian pears are especially good here because they remain wonderfully crisp when sliced, providing a juicy sweetness against the sharper arugula and salty blue cheese. Toasted walnuts bring richness and crunch, while a simple …
Aug 16 2024
Tender Swedish meatballs in rich cream gravy are one of those comforting meals that feel made for cold evenings. A mixture of ground beef and pork is combined with milk-soaked breadcrumbs, gently cooked onion, egg, allspice, nutmeg, and pepper, then shaped into small meatballs and browned in butter. The flavorful drippings left behind in the …
Aug 15 2024
Sweet corn, tender Yukon Gold potatoes, onion, garlic, thyme, and a creamy broth come together in this easy vegetarian corn chowder. It has everything a good chowder needs: plenty of corn in every spoonful, soft chunks of potato, a rich but not overly heavy broth, and enough texture that it still feels hearty rather than …
Jul 18 2024
Soft pieces of pear simmered with brown sugar, lemon, cinnamon, ginger, and a touch of nutmeg make these spiced pear preserves taste like autumn in a jar. The pears become tender and glossy while still retaining enough texture to distinguish this from a completely smooth pear butter or sauce. This is also an intentionally simple …
Jul 18 2024
Slow-cooked apples, warm cinnamon, brown sugar, cider, nutmeg, and cloves transform into a thick, silky spread that tastes unmistakably like autumn. Homemade apple butter is deeper and more concentrated than applesauce. The apples are cooked until completely soft, blended smooth, and then simmered uncovered until much of their moisture evaporates. As the mixture slowly reduces, …
Jul 18 2024
Ripe plums, warm cardamom, a hint of allspice, and fresh lemon cook down into a deeply colored homemade jam that captures the rich fruitiness of late summer and early fall. Plums make especially satisfying jam because their skins contribute beautiful color while the flesh softens into a glossy, spreadable preserve. There is no need to …
Jul 06 2024
Colorful, fresh, and packed with plenty of texture, this Mexican-inspired pasta salad combines tender pasta with black beans, sweet corn, juicy tomatoes, red bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, and a bright lime-cumin dressing. It is the kind of salad that works equally well as a summer side dish or a light vegetarian lunch. Bring it …
Jul 02 2024
Tender potatoes, crisp cucumber, sharp red onion, and fresh chives come together in this creamy summer potato salad with a tangy Dijon dressing. It is lighter and fresher than a loaded potato salad but still has the creamy texture people expect at a backyard barbecue. Cucumber adds a cool crunch that makes the salad especially …
