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If you are a brunch person, then you may have noticed a new dish in town, sitting comfortably in recent years alongside longtime favorites like Eggs Benedict and French T...
May 09, 2026 Recipes
My dad didn’t have much success grilling chicken in our backyard when I was growing up, but going to Egypt made me realize what he was trying to emulate: a bird with a cr...
May 01, 2026 Recipes
This recipe is from the “I Love Sandwiches” chapter in my cookbook “Eat to Hustle.” The chapter is basically my love letter to road-trip food made healthier — inspired by...
March 28, 2026 Recipes
Really fresh fish is a special treat, and it takes only a few minutes to turn it into an elegant meal. For this quick dinner, I broil the fish for just five minutes, then...
March 20, 2026 Recipes
Beef, potatoes and leeks, lightly coated in a rich beer-mustard sauce, are the stars of this hearty one-pot meal. It’s perfect for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day or for an...
March 14, 2026 Recipes
I make these wraps most weekdays for lunch as they’re easy, tasty and packed with protein. They’re also loaded with fresh raw fruits and veggies. While I mostly opt for ...
February 28, 2026 Recipes
Here’s a simple, foolproof way to cook fish so it stays moist and tender every time. Gently poach the fillets in barely simmering water for just 4 to 5 minutes. The secre...
February 28, 2026 Recipes
Inspired by Chinese New Year celebrations, this easy steak stir-fry quickly came to mind. It takes just a few minutes to assemble and prep the ingredients, and only minut...
February 21, 2026 Recipes
Sticky rice, aka sweet glutinous rice, is best steamed so its plump, chewy grains are ready to sponge up all the flavor. This dish from my cookbook “The Chinese Way” is a...
February 21, 2026 Recipes
When a friend mentioned that she serves chili over noodles, I was intrigued. We always serve our chili straight up with cornbread or tortilla chips on the side, but I had...
February 14, 2026 Recipes
Soft tortillas filled with crisp, colorful vegetables and drizzled with a tangy peanut sauce make this an easy, no-cook, pick-up-and-go dinner. Everything comes together ...
February 14, 2026 Recipes
“Taco night” for many across the United States consists of an Americanized idea of Mexican food: ground beef cooked with a packaged seasoning mix, taco shells, lettuce, t...
February 07, 2026 Recipes
Looking to add more flavor and keep salmon fillets moist, I sautéed them on a bed of creamy spinach and seasoned them with garlic and dill. The result was tender, flavorf...
January 24, 2026 Recipes
You have to become a little crafty at this time of year about getting vegetables onto the table in ways that still feel interesting. In many places, the cold has settled ...
January 17, 2026 Recipes
Adding fermented vegetables to the first course of a meal is common in Ukrainian cuisine, and one of the most popular pickled-vegetable dishes is sauerkraut soup. It mig...
January 10, 2026 Recipes
The cheese ball is a cliché. I believe, however, that like the pig in a blanket and the baked potato, the cheese ball is so cliched it has actually become cool. Socially...
January 03, 2026 Recipes
Cranberries, brown sugar, orange juice and a touch of mustard come together to create a quick, mouthwatering sauce for beef tenderloin slices. This dish is perfect for th...
January 03, 2026 Recipes
I was looking for a quick and comforting meal for this busy time of year, and creamy mac and cheese with store-bought cooked chicken was the perfect answer. Once the elbo...
December 27, 2025 Recipes
Perhaps you’re one of those people who are very thoughtful and assiduous about planning the Big Holiday meals. You’re on top of the appetizers, entrée, the sides, the des...
December 24, 2025 Recipes
Call it the pumpkin spice of the winter holidays: Eggnog seems to be everywhere. There are organic, dairy-free, lactose-free, extra-creamy and reduced-fat versions; it’s ...
December 22, 2025 Recipes
FLOWOOD, Miss. — They’re both round, orange and probably bad for your health, but which is the better Thanksgiving dessert: pumpkin or sweet potato pie? For most people, ...
November 26, 2025 Recipes
Even though there are many options on our Thanksgiving table, we pay attention to the breadbasket. And every year, one of the nonnegotiable items is cornbread. This year,...
November 26, 2025 Recipes
Sweet sea scallops cook quickly, needing only a brief 2-3-minute sauté to bring out their delicate flavor. Once the scallops are removed, the same skillet is used to crea...
November 22, 2025 Recipes
This simple recipe is a marriage of two even simpler foods, that add up to one flavorful appetizer, main dish or side. This would be welcome any time from breakfast to lu...
November 22, 2025 Recipes
If you want a salad that shouts “holiday,” then you have landed in a very good spot. First of all, anytime you want to make a salad feel very festive and holiday-ish, you...
November 15, 2025 Recipes
As families gather around their Thanksgiving tables, the great turkey choice will inevitably have to be made: “White or dark meat?” Although many opt for white meat, beli...
November 15, 2025 Recipes
You can make a flavorful, fuss-free dinner by cooking everything in one skillet with this tasty meatball dish. Parmesan cheese and panko breadcrumbs give the meatballs a ...
November 08, 2025 Recipes
Fish sticks, like any other frozen, breaded product, conjure up visions of a utilitarian meal. But there’s no reason fish sticks, which really can be very tasty, can’t be...
November 08, 2025 Recipes
Chicken seasoned with cinnamon, cumin, and turmeric creates a fragrant, savory Moroccan-inspired dish. The turmeric not only infuses the chicken with a warm golden hue bu...
October 18, 2025 Recipes
This rich and creamy gratin is a comforting vegetarian meal, topped with a golden, cheese-laden crust that’s crisp and savory. Fresh rosemary infuses the dish with a deli...
September 20, 2025 Recipes
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