The original surf-and-turf, mar i muntanya is a rustic dish born from Catalonia’s location between the Pyrenees mountains and the Balearic Sea. While many homestyle mar i muntanya recipes feature shrimp and bone-in chicken, this version is inspired by the dish at Ca L’Estevet, a 130-year-old family-run restaurant in Barcelona, where just-cooked shellfish and beef […]
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Watermelon Salad With Radishes and Mint
If your watermelon isn’t very sweet, force it to be savory. And that by adding the peppery bite of radishes and onion and a three-ingredient vinaigrette. With mint strewn all over the juicy fruit, this whole salad ends up being super-refreshing. Recipe information Ingredients Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 bunch red radishes, […]
Moroccan Couscous with Seven Vegetables
This authentic Moroccan couscous is a colorful dish made with perfectly cooked couscous topped with a variety of fresh veggies stewed in a flavorful broth. Moroccan People make it every Friday as a way to gather together and pray. Prep Time: 35 minutes minsCook Time: 2 hours hrs Ingredients Couscous Meat and Broth Seasoning Traditional […]
Shrimp and Grits With Fennel Potlikker
For an herbaceous take on Southern shrimp and grits, chef Carla Hall cooks grits in her fragrant Fennel Potlikker. By giving the grits a good rinse, bringing them up to a boil from cold, and cooking them slowly and with frequent stirring, Hall ensures maximum creaminess without any dairy. The dish is rounded out with […]
Honey Mustard Chicken Salad
Made with the juiciest, tender honey mustard chicken, romaine, strawberries, avocado and corn. And the dressing is perfection! Yield: 4 servingsPrep: 2 hours hours 15 minutes minutesCook: 20 minutes minutes Ingredients Equipment Instructions
Lamb Tagine with prunes
Lamb Tagine with Prunes is a dish that beautifully captures the essence of Moroccan cuisine rich, aromatic, and deeply satisfying. This slow-cooked stew features succulent lamb, gently simmered with warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and saffron, creating a sauce that is both savory and subtly sweet. The addition of plump prunes, often caramelized with honey, […]
Basil Chicken Stir-Fry
Modeled after Thai pad kra pao, this simple, speedy chicken stir-fry is wonderful for summer and beyond. Where the traditional version uses fresh chiles, this recipe replaces them with bottled sambal oelek to keep things pantry-friendly. Combined with oyster sauce, fish sauce, and a bit of sugar, it’s a savory-spicy explosion of flavor that belies […]
Cranberry Sauce
Made from 5 ingredients, this easy sauce is ready after 20 minutes on the stove. It thickens as it cools. You can use fresh or frozen cranberries. See notes. Prep Time: 5 minutesCook Time: 20 minutesYield: 2 cups Ingredients Instructions Notes
Bread Donuts
Make fresh bagels right at home with this tested dough recipe. Don’t skip the water bath and egg wash both provide an extra chewy and golden brown crust. Prep Time: 2 hours, 10 minutesCook Time: 25 minutesYield: 8 bagels Ingredients For Boiling Instructions Notes Estimated Nutrition Per Bagel
Everything Bagel Breakfast Casserole
You can assemble this breakfast casserole the night before or quickly throw it together in the morning. Feel free to substitute the extras like bacon for sausage and use your favorite cheese! Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 45 minutesYield: serves 12 Ingredients Instructions Notes Estimated Nutrition Per Serving