Spiced steak served with rice and beans
A cilantro and jalapeño paste adds verdant flavor and subtle spice to black beans and rice. The creamy avocado sauce adds color to the dish, which can be garnished with lime, too. Ancho-Rubbed Flank Steak and Cilantro Rice with Avocado Sauce Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 cup long-grain white rice 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed 1 (2-pound) flank steak, trimmed and ... READ MORE
No-bake chocolate treats taste decadent
These truffle-like treats hit the spot as the ultimate homemade chocolate snack, without requiring the hassle of an oven. Crushed chocolate sandwich cookies create fudgy base, which is bound together with melted chocolate chips, butter and sweetened condensed milk. After chilling, an extra layer of melted chocolate adds more complexity and creaminess. No-Bake Fudgy Chocolate... READ MORE
Find comfort in a one-pot shepherd’s pie
That first day of chilly weather always feels the coldest before you’re accustomed to it, and an easy, warm, filling meal can help hit the spot. Better yet, this rendition of shepherd’s pie is made with just one pot, so cleanup can be a snap. The term shepherd’s pie refers to a dish with minced lamb, while one made with beef is a cottage pie. Shepherd’s pie, topped with... READ MORE
Creamy pesto-flavored broccoli and pasta
We wanted to make a creamy, complex broccoli pasta that contains an ample amount of the vegetable. We started off by blanching the broccoli stems and florets, a convenient technique since cooking pasta also requires a pot of boiling water. Then we blended the stems and some of the florets with a pesto-inspired roster of ingredients to make a light, fresh vegetable sauce. Adding... READ MORE
Meatless foods that are high in protein
Many people consider eating less meat, whether for health, environmental or animal-welfare reasons. But they sometimes hesitate because they are concerned about how they would replace all that lost protein. When Jennifer Anastasiou decided to go vegetarian after learning about the environmental impact of livestock, she worried at first about her protein intake. “It was kind of ... READ MORE
Sheet pan panko honey mustard chicken
Plain ol’ boneless, skinless chicken breasts are given new life in this sheet-pan meal by Caroline Chambers. The chicken gets coated in a honey mustard sauce, then topped with buttery breadcrumbs that get crunchy and browned in the oven. Her kids love this dish — they call it giant chicken nuggets (feeding kids is all about the marketing, right?). The broccoli... READ MORE
The key to a better burger is in the crust
Smashed burgers share the same thin, verging-on-well-done profile and all-American array of condiments as typical fast-food burgers, but their big selling point is an ultra-brown, crispy crust. We make these using commercial ground beef instead of grinding our own, because the former is ground finer and thus exposes more myosin, a sticky meat protein that helps the patties hold... READ MORE
Peruvian rice and chicken dish shines
Peruvian arroz con pollo originated in the seaside city of Chiclayo as arroz con pato, where it featured native duck and chicha de jora, a fermented corn beer that dates to the Inca Empire. Over time, Peruvians adapted to the lack of, or expense of, these ingredients by swapping in chicken and malty beer. The one-pot meal of succulent chicken parts and savory, fluffy rice enhanced by... READ MORE
Pan-fried chicken with whole-grain Dijon
Pan-fried chicken cutlets are a convenient weeknight dinner, but they can be a little bland. Adding layers of flavor to each component of the dish ensures delicious results. In this recipe from our cookbook Milk Street 365: The All-Purpose Cookbook for Every Day of the Year, whole-grain Dijon mustard is whisked into the egg mixture that coats the cutlets, providing a bright, pleasantly ... READ MORE
Warm up mornings with a fresh casserole
On a cool, crisp morning, it’s hard to beat an exciting twist on a breakfast classic. This French Toast Casserole is crisp on top while soft and moist in the middle, coming fresh out of the oven with the aroma of maple syrup and pecans that will have the whole house eager for a bite. It’s easy enough to make fresh in the morning but can also be prepared the night before — so all ... READ MORE
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