The easiest way to impress us is by cooking a delicious meal, and these are the recipes we always turn to when we want a showstopper. Whether it's for date night, a birthday dinner, or any other event, these dishes will make your night feel special.
Active Time: 55 mins Total Time: 1 hrs ½ teaspoon saffron threads 3 ¼ cups lower-sodium chicken broth, divided 1 tablespoon olive oil 6 ounces dry-cured Spanish chorizo, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces ½ teaspoon black pepper 1 ½ teaspoon …
Active Time: 40 mins Total Time: 1 hrs 4 large portobello mushrooms, stemmed and quartered 1 garlic head 1 yellow onion, peeled and quartered 2 celery stalks, cut into thirds 2 carrots, peeled and cut into thirds 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 8 ounces fresh cremini mushrooms, stemmed and …
Active Time: 20 mins Total Time: 20 mins 2 servings A perfect interplay of acid from the wine and sumptuous fat, the sauce is an ideal accompaniment to a peppercorn-crusted rib eye steak. The well-marbled cut stays more tender than New York strip, and its rich, beefy flavor infuses the pan sauce. Trim …
Active Time: 35 mins Total Time: 35 mins 8 servings ½ cup olive oil, divided 6 large (6 ounces total) fresh king trumpet mushrooms, cut into small cubes (about 6 cups) 4 cups fresh shiitake mushrooms (from 2 [3 1/2-ounce] pkg.), cut into small cubes (about 2 cups) 18 ounces firm fried tofu (from 2 …
The epitome of slow food, cassoulet is a marriage of rustic yet refined flavors craftily layered and melded together into the ultimate comforting pot of garlicky white beans, snappy pork sausage, and meltingly tender duck confit. Most cooks endure the tantalizing aromas of braised meats and …
Active Time: 20 mins Total Time: 35 mins Jump to recipe It seems as though every restaurant in America offers a version of this amazing chocolatey cake, but this original version is in a class by itself. Molten chocolate cakes became famous for a reason: they're cakey on the outside with an irresistible …
Active Time: 30 mins Total Time: 3 hrs 30 mins 4 to 6 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 pounds meaty oxtails Freshly ground black pepper 2 pounds white sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces 1 jalapeño, chopped 2 cups dry red wine 4 cups veal or beef stock 2 cups water 3 oranges, quartered 12 parsley sprigs 6 …
Total Time: 30 mins 4 to 6 1 1/2 cups lightly packed mint leaves, plus more for garnish 1/2 cup shelled unsalted pistachios 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt 8 ounces pappardelle pasta 12 ounces shredded rotisserie chicken (3 cups) 1 small zucchini, very thinly sliced or …
Active Time: 50 mins Total Time: 1 hrs 2 tablespoons plus 4 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided 2/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh wild mushrooms (about 2 1/4 ounces) 2 large shallots, chopped 1 cup Pinot Noir wine 10 tarragon sprigs, divided, plus fresh tarragon leaves, for garnish 10 thyme sprigs, divided 10 …
Active Time: 2 hrs 10 mins Total Time: 5 hrs 25 mins Jump to recipe Pozole is nourishing like a cup of broth on a sick day. It was a ceremonial dish for ancient Aztecs — corn was considered a sacred crop. Pork was added later when the Spaniards arrived in the 16th century and brought pigs with them. …
Active Time: 1 hrs 35 mins Total Time: 1 hrs 35 mins Jump to recipe An aromatic mixture made of shallot, garlic, and radish is the base of this riff on the Northern Thai classic from chef Donny Sirisavath. He amps up the flavor with soybean paste, cherry tomatoes, and ground pork to create a deeply …
Active Time: 10 mins Total Time: 20 mins 4 servings If you've never cooked lamb chops, this recipe is a great place to start. It comes together in just 20 minutes, and delivers big, rich flavors from the lamb, the sizzled garlic, and the lemon, parsley, and crushed red pepper flakes in the pan sauce. …
Active Time: 1 hrs 10 mins Total Time: 1 hrs 50 mins 8 servings In Sicily, ’ncasciata has many variations. Chef Michael Gulotta’s version combines tender eggplant, buttery caciocavallo cheese, and crushed tomatoes with al dente rigatoni. Baking the eggplant rounds rather than frying them cuts down on …
Active Time: 35 mins Total Time: 1 hrs 2 to 4 2 whole (about 1 1/2 pounds each) live lobsters ¼ cup unsalted butter 1 medium (2 ounces) shallot, finely chopped (about 1/3 cup) 2 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped (about 1 1/2 teaspoons) 6 ounces cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced (about 2 3/4 cups) ¾ cup …
Active Time: 25 mins Total Time: 1 hrs 20 mins 3/4 cup whole milk 3/4 cup unsalted butter (6 ounces) 3/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon water, divided 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (about 6 3/8 ounces) 7 large eggs 1 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds 2 teaspoons dry mustard 1 teaspoon black pepper …
Total Time: 1 hrs 4 medium eggplants, halved lengthwise 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided Sambal Terasi 2 tablespoons coconut oil 1 tablespoon shrimp paste (see note) 2 small red Thai chiles, tops removed (and seeds, if desired; see note) 2 large red chiles, tops (and seeds, if desired; see …
Active Time: 1 hrs Total Time: 3 hrs 45 mins 1 boneless pork shoulder (3 1/2 pound), tied Kosher salt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 cups whole milk 4 strips of lemon zest 3 sage sprigs 3 thyme sprigs 3 bay leaves, preferably fresh 1/8 teaspoon baking soda 6 small leeks, white and light green parts only, …
Active Time: 20 mins Total Time: 8 hrs 45 mins 1 9-inch pie 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 3 large eggs, separated 1 large egg, lightly beaten One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk 1/3 cup fresh lime juice, preferably made from Key limes 1/2 teaspoon finely grated …
Active Time: 1 hrs 15 mins Total Time: 1 hrs 30 mins 2 to 4 servings This whole fried snapper is a dramatic main course. Chef Diep Tran serves it with tender lettuce leaves, sliced cucumber, fresh assorted herbs like Thai basil, cilantro, rau ram, perilla, and mint, plus rice paper for each diner to use …
Active Time: 50 mins Total Time: 1 hrs 30 mins 4 to 6 servings Jump to recipe "Pancit is a catch-all term for noodle dishes in the Philippines — and there are so many variations of pancit" says Carlo Lamagna, the chef and owner of Magna Kusina in Portland, Oregon. This particular pancit by Lamagna …
