Every Chinese person loves this. Rotisserie Chicken Congee turns simple, comforting rice porridge into a flavorful, effortless meal. Tender chicken from the rotisserie melts into creamy, soothing congee, making it a perfect bowl for chilly mornings, cozy nights, or any time a little comfort is needed. Recipe information Ingredients 1 cup jasmine rice 10 cups […]
Soups & Salads
Ham Bean Soup
Ham Bean Soup ready in 15 minutes is kind of soup! A delicious and filling weeknight dinner that smells heavenly. Loaded with cannellini or navy bean and tender leftover ham in every bite! Prep Time: 5 minutes minsCook Time: 15 minutes minsServings: 8 people Ingredients Instructions Notes Ham Broth for Ham Soup Using Leftover Ham […]
Caponata
Sicilian caponata is a tasty salad or relish made of eggplant with onions, celery, and tomatoes and augmented with tangy olives and capers. Prep – 20 minutes minsCook – 45 minutes minsServes – 6 people Equipment Ingredients Instructions Notes Nutrition Calories: 91.3kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2.2gFat: 1.3gSaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 228.9mgPotassium: 435.4mgFiber: 4.7gSugar: 8.2gVitamin A: 955.2IUVitamin C: 34.7mgCalcium: […]
Panzanella
The classic Italian bread salad known as panzanella hinges on two things: really good bread and really ripe tomatoes. Recipe information Ingredients ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar 1 lb. tomatoes (about 2 large or 1½ pints smaller varieties), trimmed and sliced or cut into wedges ¾ cup sliced unwaxed cucumber […]
Caprese Salad
Caprese salad (a.k.a. Insalata Caprese or “salad from Capri”) is a classic, crowd-pleasing appetizer, side dish, or light lunch that’s as refreshing as it is easy to prepare. The recipe originated in the 1950s at the Trattoria da Vincenzo for lunchtime regulars they’d simply order a ripe tomato picked off the vine, which would be […]
Summer Vegetable Soup With Pistou
This soup is designed both for longevity and nutrition an easy option packed with lots of good things to get you through the week, especially the kind where something needs to give but you don’t want it to be a delicious, nourishing homemade meal. While you can cook this soup up almost anytime, it is […]
Yogurt and Cucumber Soup
As the heat of the summer ramps up, this luscious chilled yogurt soup, packed with fresh and dried mint, is an incredibly refreshing and cooling appetizer that makes me feel like I’m taking a dip in the cold mountainous streams of northern Iran. It’s one of those dishes that is initially met with some skepticism […]
Green Goddess Pasta Salad
Pasta salad is a classic summer potluck side, but in my opinion, it deserves a refresh. That’s where this green goddess pasta salad comes in. It’s bright green with a zesty, super-fresh green goddess dressing and some extra veggies mixed in to make it feel more like a hearty salad than a pasta dish. Yields: […]
Italian Fish and Vegetable Stew
(also known as Cioppino or Cacciucco, depending on the region) is a hearty, rustic dish that showcases the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean. Rooted in coastal Italian traditions, this stew combines fresh fish, shellfish, and seasonal vegetables simmered in a savory tomato-based broth infused with garlic, herbs, and a splash of white wine. Perfectly balanced […]
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, […]