Author Notes This bright, saucy comfort from Sami Tamimi’s childhood in Palestine, modernized with a little Ottolenghi family flair, is one example of a lesser known style of shakshuka that’s nearly impossible...
17 Easy, Inspiring Meals That Are Busting Us Out of Our Cooking Rut
By now, you've probably heard about (if not, begun to experience...) what folks are calling the pandemic wall. Nearly a year into this new state of living we're collectively experiencing, there's plenty to fret about—and frankly, without aiming to go full-on Eeyore, it's exhausting. But because cereal for dinner gets old after the third night straight (trust me...I'm speaking from experience), here are 17 dinners that require only a handful of ingredients and minimal active cooking.
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Author Notes I first had the pleasure of experiencing Cheddar and kimchi at Milk Bar, where I worked for a spell. One of my coworkers, Helen Jo, would sometimes make little Cheddar and kimchi quesadillas...
Author Notes Adapted from Sirocco by Sabrina Ghayour (Clarkson Potter, 2015). Here's what Ghayour says of the recipe: “This is a hearty dish that we Iranians enjoy in the cold and snowy winters of Iran,...
• Prep time 25 minutes • Cook time 5 hours 30 minutes • Serves 6 to 8 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for serving • 1 large white onion, finely chopped • 1 large carrot, finely chopped • 4 garlic cloves,...
Author Notes As with many recipes that took a trip over from the old country, this particular soup has morphed its way through a long game of recipe telephone. Variations of this classic are found far...
Author Notes This soup is the happy result of a search through the refrigerator and pantry for a satisfying and filling meal. It is a warming, comforting choice during the cooler months. —Donna Test Kitchen...
Author Notes Looking for an easy-to-make, rib-sticking soup to warm you from the inside-out? This super cozy rendition brimming with cabbage, Italian sausage, and orzo is just the ticket. It’s layered...
Author Notes A simple roasted chicken may be one of the greatest, most satisfying things a home cook can master, but I’m not sure there’s anything that can send me into such a dizzying tailspin of questions....
Author Notes This recipe is reprinted with permission from "Tu Casa Mi Casa: Mexican Recipes For The Home Cook" by Enrique Olvera with Luis Arellano, Gonzalo Goût, Daniela Soto-Innes: "The first recipe...
Author Notes Slow-roasting makes a beautifully tender, evenly cooked, not-one-bit-dry piece of fish. If you miss the 120° F, just-starting-to-flake mark and take it out late, it will still be good—even...
Author Notes On nights when we have 20 minutes to fix dinner, this is invariably what I make. Am I embarrassed to say I use individually-wrapped American cheese? Not really. This dish is so easy your can...
Author Notes Macaroni, make way for tater tots. Baked until crispy, smothered in cheese sauce, and then broiled until bubbly and colorful, this sheet-pan-style casserole was made to be served alongside...
Author Notes There is comfort in knowing that as long as you keep yogurt, rice, and spices on hand, you can always feed yourself and your family dinner. The recipe is pictured here with Padma Lakshmi's...
Author Notes Adapted slightly from Comfort Food (Gramercy, 1986). —Genius Recipes Watch This Recipe Sue Kreitzman’s Lemon Butter Angel Hair Pasta Prep time 5 minutes • Cook time 10 minutes • Serves 1,...
Author Notes A while back, I worked at Table & Apron, a produce-driven restaurant set in the sleepy suburbs of Kuala Lumpur. During my time there, I fondly remember serving up many super jazzy Asian-influenced...
Author Notes This autumnal stew is warming and cozy, ready in under 30 minutes, and layered with rich, vivid flavors. It features one of my favorite trios: sweet potatoes, chickpeas, and hardy greens....
Author Notes The secret to crispier, faster, better grilled cheese sandwiches? Mayonnaise. "This is the greatest cooking medium of all time for a grilled cheese sandwich," she says. It won't burn as quickly...