Makes 8 portions Often inappropriately referred to as dry curry, rendang is an iconic dish of Southeast Asia. Popular in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore, it is often made with beef, but it can also be made with other meats or starchy vegetables. A key to success with this dish is […]
Bibimbap
Makes 4 servings Ingredients 1/4 cup Korean soy sauce 2 teaspoons sugar 1/4 minced scallions 1 tablespoons minced garlic 2 teaspoons minced ginger 2 teaspoons ground toasted sesame seeds Few drops dark sesame oil, as needed Freshly ground black pepper, as needed 1 lb beef skirt steak, cut into strips […]
Black Bean and Quinoa-Stuffed Zucchini
Makes 4 servings Quinoa is a great base for a stuffing, which you can use in zucchini, like we do here, or other veggies like portobello mushrooms, acorn squash, or bell peppers. Substitute any bean for black beans, or even shredded cooked chicken. plant-forward // plant forward // vegetarian // […]
Black Bean Cakes With Tomato Salsa
Makes 4 servings Plant-forward recipes aren’t always vegetarian, but they may use flavorful meats in a supporting role, just like the chorizo in these black bean cakes. For a full vegetarian version, leave out the chorizo and add 1/2 teaspoon (or more, to taste) of chile powder for a little […]
Black Pepper-Speckled Fettuccine Marsala with Chicken
Makes 12 servings Ingredients Chicken 3 lb trimmed boneless skinless chicken breasts, butterflied 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoons kosher salt, plus as needed to adjust seasoning 1 1/2 teaspoons ground dried porcini mushroom powder (see Note) 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus as needed to adjust seasoning 1/2 cup […]
Blended Veggie and Turkey Meatloaf
Makes 6 to 8 portions This may have more steps than your typical meatloaf, but it’s worth it! Plus, you can cook the entire vegetable portion of this recipe a few days ahead of time (or weeks–freeze it!). We tried baking the meatloaf in a traditional loaf pan, but we […]
Braised Brisket with Persillade
Makes 10 servings The key to the brisket is the marinade, and a handy way to marinate it is to place the meat in a large zipper-locked plastic bag. Pour in the marinade, and seal the bag. Turn the bag a few times to thoroughly coat the meat. Ingredients 3 […]
Braised Lamb Shanks
Makes 8 servings Braising is often used for cooking leaner and tougher cuts of meat like lamb shanks, which braise beautifully. As the meat slowly cooks, the connective tissue dissolves, the meat becomes tender, and the juices develop into a rich sauce. Serve with couscous or rice pilaf to soak […]
Braised Short Ribs
Makes 5 servings Ingredients 5 beef short ribs (about 1 lb) 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more as needed 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 cup medium-dice onion 1/2 cup medium-dice celery 1/2 cup medium-dice carrot 2 tablespoons tomato paste […]
Broccoli Rabe and Cannellini Beans
Makes 4 servings Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons diced pancetta or 1 strip bacon, diced (optional) 1/4 cup minced yellow onion 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth 6 cups trimmed broccoli rabe 1 cup cooked cannellini beans Salt, as needed Freshly ground black pepper, […]
Bucatini Alla Carbonara
Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients Kosher salt, as needed 1 lb dried bucatini 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 5 oz diced guanciale (cured pork jowl) or pancetta 2 large eggs 2 egg yolks 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Directions Bring a large pot of […]
Bucatini alla Gricia
Serves 4 to 6 Guanciale is the cheek of the pig, cured with salt and spices and air-dried. If can be hard to find. You can replace it with a good-quality pancetta, which is from the belly of the pig and cured in the same way as guanciale. Ingredients 8 […]