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6 servings Think of rendang as a concentrated, caramelized coconut curry. Once the meat is tender, the coconut milk is briskly reduced. When all the water…
4 servings Fresh Chinese egg noodles are best in this dish, but any spaghetti-like noodle will work in a pinch. Almost any combination of meat and…
4 servings Shanks contain a good deal of connective tissue, which, when braised, produces a velvety sauce. Preheat the oven to 300°F.
4 to 6 servings This chicken has the crackling crisp skin and distinctive mahogany color that are the hallmarks of the dish. The buttermilk marinade is…
4 to 6 servings A salad in name, but not in spirit. Diners may eat this and say “I’m eating a salad,” without failing a polygraph.
A hearty and budget-friendly chicken and dumplings dish made with shredded chicken and fluffy dumplings in a savory broth. Perfect for a comforting dinner.
4 servings Rather than tortillas rolled around a filling, then topped with sauce, New Mexico enchiladas are stacked, with layers of tortilla, chile sauce…
10 to 16 servings Wrapping a roast in foil: the everyman’s Wellington. If your company is informal, do not cut the foil until you are at the table and…
A classic Sichuan noodle dish with spicy, numbing sauce and ground pork, topped with peanuts and green onions.
4 servings To form patties, please read About Ground Meat Patties. GRILLED OR BROILED Prepare a hot grill fire, or place a broiler pan on an oven rack set…
A classic baked macaroni and cheese with a creamy cheddar sauce and crispy panko topping. Perfect as a comforting main or side dish.
Smoked ribs cooked using the 3-2-1 method: 3 hours smoke, 2 hours wrapped, 1 hour glazed. Tender and flavorful with a sweet and tangy sauce.
A one-pan dish featuring roasted potatoes and fennel topped with shrimp, feta, olives, and parsley. Finished with lemon wedges for brightness.
4 servings For more on kebabs, please read about Skewer Cooking. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 1 hour.
Pork ribs marinated in a fragrant blend of lemongrass, garlic, five-spice powder, and Asian sauces, then baked until tender. A flavorful main dish with a…
4 burgers To grind your own turkey or chicken for these burgers, see Grinding Meat at Home. If possible, use dark meat for more flavor and moisture…
2 servings Please read Cooking Wildfowl and About Partridge and Grouse.
4 servings Spanish for “grilled meat,” this flavorful, Mexican preparation is usually made with skirt steak. It can be done with other cuts, but few…
A flavorful Mexican-inspired chicken dish with a creamy almond and orange sauce, served with tortilla chips.
4 servings If you are not usually disposed to eating sardines, consider this a “gateway sardine dish.”
4 servings This curry is a little thinner than the variety enriched with coconut milk, but the absence of fat lets the flavor of the curry paste and the…
4 servings Green papaya is not actually a unique type of papaya—it is simply underripe, with crisp flesh and a tart flavor. If you cannot find green…
6 to 8 servings You can serve this immediately, but it is much better if prepared a day ahead, chilled, and reheated, as directed in this recipe. Preheat…
A quick and hearty pasta dish with orecchiette, white beans, and spinach in a savory broth. Ready in just 25 minutes.
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