Now here’s a healthy beef short ribs slow-cooker recipe you can serve to company. Serve with mashed celeriac or mashed potatoes and steamed green beans. Slow-Cooker Balsamic Short Ribs Active Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 4 1/2 to 8 1/2 hours Serves 6 6 bone-in beef short ribs (about 3 1/4 pounds) 3/4 teaspoon salt,…
A Healthy Homemade Soup to Jumpstart the New Year
When sweater weather arrives, there’s nothing quite as comforting as a pot of something savory and delicious simmering on the stove. As you turn to hearty soups this winter, having the right seasonal staples means you’ll be well on your way to having piping hot meals on the table, quickly and hassle-free. Keep your pantry…
Spirited Cooking: A Beginner’s Guide to Cooking With Alcohol
I remember sitting at the counter in my grandfather’s linoleum and laminate kitchen, watching him cook. He would invariably reach for the “sauce,” always knowing, as if by instinct, when to add it. A little splash of bourbon this time, a little splash of beer the next, his pan would sizzle as the tidy kitchen…
Ring in the New Year With Bowls (of Seafood Stew)
It’s time to lighten things up. As we exit the holidays, we officially enter bowl-food season. Rich and heavy holiday dinners—featuring cocktails and multiple courses, ribs and roasts, sauces and reductions—will take a New Year’s timeout, replaced by steaming bowls brimming with warm and nourishing soups and stews. And while meat is certainly welcome to…
No Need to Share! With This Recipe, Everyone Gets Their Own (Mini) Chocolate Cake
Flourless chocolate cakes are rich, fudgy, and intensely chocolaty. Instead of using flour or leaveners for structure, like most other cakes do, these special cakes rely on a combination of eggs and cornstarch. As the cakes bake, the eggs puff up in the oven, giving them lift. The cornstarch creates a kind of glue to…
If You Haven’t Tried Baked Shrimp, You’re Missing Out
This baked shrimp recipe is inspired by two of my all-time favorite Kitchn recipes: Meghan Splawn’s Shrimp Scampi Pasta and Yasmin Fahr’s Garlicky Shrimp and White Beans. Both of these recipes take the garlic flavor to the next level by marinating the shrimp in garlic before cooking, so that’s exactly what I did here. This…
Whip up a Colorful Vegetable Melange to Begin the New Year
For the first week of the new year, I make a big pot of veggie soup. I love that it has so many possibilities. I can change up the veggies, use different tomato flavoring, and toss in pasta, rice, or farro for added substance. This soup is bubbling away on top of my stove as…
A New Year’s Roast for Riches: Bacon-Wrapped Pork Loin With Cider-Braised Sauerkraut
2021 has undoubtedly been a tough year for most of us. If you could use a little bit of luck and good fortune in the New Year, you might want to start at the dinner table. In many New Year’s traditions around the world, the way you start the year is thought to influence the…
Classic French Lentil Soup
Packed with hearty vegetables, ham, and pantry staples, classic French lentil soup is on heavy rotation across French households during the winter. The key ingredient to this staple dish is a French culinary treasure: nutty, firm, and nutrient-rich Le Puy lentils, which make it both healthy and filling. Whether you’re looking to lighten up your…
Smoked Salmon on Cucumber Rounds
These are so easy to make and so fresh and creamy. I love serving this at cocktail parties; all my friends with gluten sensitivities are incredibly appreciative! Makes about 24 2 medium cucumbers 4 ounces smoked salmon 6 tablespoons whipped cream cheese 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Freshly ground black pepper Wash the cucumbers to…
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