Simple Recipes, Delicious Results
This recipe has everything you want in a chowder: salty bacon, tender potatoes, sweet corn kernels, and bright herbs, all in a creamy, savory broth. The addition of chicken adds to the heartiness, but you could easily omit it for a simpler soup, or you can replace it with firm white fish, added during the last 20 minutes of cooking….
Despite the name, this dense, deeply flavored dessert is more of a cake than a pudding. The dates add dark sweetness, while the vanilla-scented toffee sauce delivers a satisfying richness. If you like, accompany each serving with a spoonful of lightly whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Unsalted butter for greasing mold, plus 4 tablespoons (60 g) unsalted butter, at…
For this dessert, you’ll need a 6-inch (15-cm) springform pan with 3-inch (7.5-cm) sides that will fit in your slow cooker. Finding it may take some sleuthing, but this cake is worth the search. This cheesecake can be made a day in advance of serving and tastes even better when left out for a day. Use a food processor for…
Tender, mildly sweet acorn squash can be an easy side dish to roasted meats or a satisfying main course when served with quinoa, brown rice, or other whole grains. The bonus is that you don’t even have to peel it. The simple yogurt sauce, flecked with mint and garlic, is a cool counterpoint to the winter vegetable. 1 acorn…
Artichokes become supple in a slow cooker. Here, they are paired with a filling of chard, garlic, tomatoes, and onion, plus creamy feta. Crunchy, garlicky bread crumbs— quickly toasted on the stove top—are strewn over the stuffing just before serving. 1 lemon, halved 4 globe artichokes 3 tablespoons olive oil ½ yellow onion, finely chopped 1 small bunch Swiss chard, stems removed and finely chopped…
This easy, flavorful gumbo promises to become a family favorite. If you cannot imagine gumbo without okra, add 2 cups (200 g) sliced fresh okra 1 hour before the gumbo has finished cooking and omit the filé powder (fragrant, earthy ground sassafras leaves, which, like okra, help thicken the gumbo). To make the gumbo in advance, prepare it through shredding the…
The rich flavor of salmon pairs nicely with such springtime favorites as asparagus, peas, and leeks. To keep the vegetables fresh tasting and tender-crisp, they are cooked quickly on the stove top and seasoned simply with lemon juice, salt, and pepper. 1 cup (240 ml) dry white wine ½ cup (120 ml) water ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable stock ½ small yellow onion, sliced 3 fresh tarragon…
Salmon poached in fragrant miso, ginger, and garlic is great served atop a bed of steamed rice, zucchini noodles, or sautéed spinach tossed with toasted sesame oil, but even better over sesame-kissed soba with plenty of green onions. Look for good- quality soba—thin, brownish noodles made from buckwheat, usually with wheat flour mixed in—at Asian food shops or well-stocked…
Tender, fall-off-the-bone pork ribs are slow-braised in a fragrant orange-ginger broth, then glazed with a rich, tangy-sweet tamarind sauce and broiled to sticky perfection. Served with a crisp cucumber-onion salad for brightness, these ribs are an irresistible balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors Serves: 6Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 6 hours (slow cooker) +…
This slow-cooked pot roast is rich, tender, and elevated with a touch of balsamic vinegar, which adds a subtle sweetness to the savory gravy. Paired with caramelized root vegetables, this dish is the ultimate comfort meal—perfect for a cozy dinner. Serves: 6–8Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 8 hours (slow cooker) Ingredients: Instructions: Chef’s Notes: