SERVES 3 to 4 Ridiculously fast and easy to make, these shrimp are packed with a one-two punch of garlic and ginger, followed by a touch of lime that tingles the tongue. The natural sweetness of the shrimp complements the citrus, and the touch of char from the grill…
SERVES 6 to 8 In sixth-grade English, our class read a story about a Native American tribe in the Southwest. I’ve forgotten all but one fascinating detail of that story: The family ate meat cooked with chocolate. Thanks to my dad’s rule that we must at least try…
SERVES 6 to 8 Morocco has long been on my list of must-visit countries. Twisting alleys, markets crowded with vendors, scampering trained monkeys… I need to see it all. The country sits in the northwestern corner of Africa, and the influence of Arab and Moorish…
SERVES 6 to 12 art The grill is not always kind to our lean, reliable friend, the skinless, boneless breast. But this recipe unlocks the secrets of juicy, flavorful meat with minimal work. Infused with zing from a relatively quick brining and coated in a fragrant…
SERVES 6 to 10 Stews are lovely because, while they simmer, I forget that I’m the one who made them. When it’s time to sit down and eat, I feel as if someone else cooked for me. What a treat! In this flavorful stew, the cinnamon and herbs create a mellow, earthy gravy…
SERVES 2 Sometimes you just want a pile of something spicy, creamy, and comfortable, like Pad Thai. But the original dish uses rice noodles (fail), soy sauce (fail), peanuts (fail), and sugar (fail) to create the delicate Thai balance of sour, sweet, and salty. This…
SERVES 6 to 8 A pan of freshly-browned ground meat is pure potential, a culinary blank canvas. Sometimes, the aroma is so tempting, I eat it just like that – with a spoon, from a bowl – so I can experience the pure meat-ness of it. Later, combined with vegetables and…
SERVES 6 to 8 Fresh off the grill, this chicken is crisp and garlicky with a satisfying char. Dressed up with seasonings, sauces, and vegetables, the leftovers are so versatile, they’re easily transformed from a “basic ingredient” to a meal worthy of licking your…
Servings: 6 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cook time: 1 hour and 10 minutes Ready in: 1 hour, 25 minutes Ingredients • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1 onion, chopped • 1 pound ground turkey • 1 1/4 cups tomatoes, diced • 1 cup organic tomato sauce •…
Servings: 5 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Ready in: 40 minutes Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef • 1/2 cup onion, chopped • 2 cups organic tomato sauce • 1/2 cup celery, chopped • 1 cup carrots, sliced • 1-1/4 cups mushrooms, chopped • 1-1/4…
Servings: 8 Ready in: 1 hour and 45 minutes Ingredients • 1 large pasture-fed, free-range egg • 1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard • 1/2 cup avocado oil • 1/2 cup olive oil • 1/4 teaspoon unrefined sea salt • 1/4 teaspoon ground white…
Servings: 4 Preparation time: 40 minutes Cook time: 9 minutes Ready in: 49 minutes Ingredients • 4 tablespoons and 1 teaspoon olive oil • 4 tablespoons coconut aminos • 4 tablespoons raw honey • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 2 green onions, chopped • 1/2 teaspoon…