“My interpretation of Brazilian seafood stew (or moqueca) uses just fish, so I’m calling it the weeknight version. It’s ready to serve in less than 30 minutes.” Ingredients: 2 cups water 1 cup uncooked white rice 1 tablespoon olive oil1 yellow onion, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste 2 tablespoons tomato paste […]
We use the entire vanilla bean, so none of it is wasted: The seeds flavor the cheesecake, and the bean halves flavor the topping. Up to two months ahead: Both the cheesecake and the topping can be made up to 3 days ahead and stored separately in the refrigerator. Or make the cheesecake up to […]
Mongolian Beef that’s easy to make in just 30 minutes, crispy, sweet and full of garlic and ginger flavors you love from your favorite Chinese restaurant. Ingredients: 1 pound flank steak 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/4 cup canola oil 2 teaspoons fresh ginger , minced 1 tablespoon garlic , minced 1/3 cup lite soy sauce , low sodium 1/3 cup water 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 4 stalks scallions , green parts only, cut into 2 inch pieces […]
“This was my aunt’s recipe for fudge, passed down through the family. It’s better than any fudge I’ve ever had at the Jersey shore, and easy enough to whip up in 15 minutes or so.” Ingredients: 1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme 1 1/2 cups white sugar 2/3 cup evaporated milk 1/4 cup butter 1/4 […]
I have been saving this recipe in my arsenal for the next time I throw a baby shower. I do that fairly often. I see a recipe and think, “that would be perfect for a (fill in the blank with your choice of occasion – baby shower, Super Bowl party, cocktail hour, you name it). I am […]
The Good News Branzino, a European sea bass, is low in fat but has a wonderful richness when cooked on the bone. Barbara Lynch stuffs the fish with lemons and herbs, then grills it until the skin is browned and crispy to add even more flavor. Ingredients: Four 1-pound whole branzino—scaled and gutted, heads and tails removed Salt […]
Ingredients: 4oz (half of 8-oz package) cream cheese, softened 1/4cup sugar 1 1/2teaspoons ground cinnamon 1box Pillsbury™ refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box 1egg, beaten 2tablespoons butter, melted 1cup semisweet chocolate chips 1tablespoon vegetable oil Steps: Prevent your screen from going dark while you cook. 1 Heat oven to 375°F. Line large cookie […]
When reading a recipe, odds are you’ll only see one name listed when you need to add a certain semi-soft, unripened southern Italian cheese: mozzarella. Would it shock you to know that “mozzarella” is in fact an overarching term that can actually refer to about 12 types of the cheese? Odds are you’ll probably recognize some of […]
Cilantro, chipotle hot sauce, corn, black beans, and green onion lend fantastic south-of-the-border flavor to this shrimp-topped taco salad. Ingredients: 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 teaspoons maple syrup 2 teaspoons chipotle hot sauce 3/4 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 ears shucked […]
Fast, easy and budget-friendly using ramen noodles and ground beef for an amazing, saucy stir fry the whole family will love! INGREDIENTS: 2 (3.5-ounce) packages instant ramen noodles, flavor packets discarded 1/3 cup beef stock 1/4 cup oyster sauce 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 1 teaspoon Sriracha, or more, to taste 1 tablespoon toasted sesame […]