Filled with cranberries, apple cider, and cinnamon, this side dish tastes just like fall. Directions Step 1 Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add cinnamon and smashed garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add rice and toss to coat. Add cider and 2 1/2 cups water. Season with salt …
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Cider-Braised Chicken-and-Fennel Panzanella
Apple cider adds sweet flavor to this healthy fall salad and chicken dinner combo. Directions 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Toss bread with 4 tablespoons oil on a large rimmed baking sheet; arrange in a single layer. Bake, turning once, until golden brown and crisp (but still slightly chewy on the inside), 15 to 20 minutes. …
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Oven-Roasted Pulled Pork with Sweet-and-Spicy Sauce
Turn this easy barbecue dinner into a fun family activity with a DIY pulled pork bar. Directions Oven-Roasted Pulled Pork Step 1Preheat oven to 300°F. Combine cumin, coriander, paprika, 5 teaspoons salt, and 2 teaspoons pepper in a bowl. Cover a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place pork on baking sheet and rub with spice mixture. …
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Crispy fried chicken (Zhaziji)
A traditional dish of the Cantonese cuisine, crispy fried chicken consists of chicken that is first steamed and dried, then deep-fried in a special way so that the skin remains extremely crunchy, and the meat underneath gets tender. The chicken is steamed with spices such as cinnamon, Sichuan pepper, ginger, anise, and nutmeg. Later, …
Fish ball (Yú wán)
Fish ball is one of the most popular meals that is commonly eaten throughout Southern China, Hong Kong, and Macau. The dish originates from the eastern regions of Guangdong province, and consists of ball-shaped patties made with finely pulverized fish meat, also known as surimi. Fish balls are typically consumed either as an appetizer or …
Egg rolls (Dan gun)
An egg roll is a Chinese-style snack consisting of diced meat and chopped vegetables that are wrapped in an egg-based dough, and then deep-fried in hot oil. Although Andrew Coe, the author of Chop Suey: A Cultural History of Chinese Food in the United States claims that the appetizer was invented in New York in the early …
Red-cooking (Hong shao)
Also known as red-braising, red-stewing or flavor-potting, red-cooking is a traditional slow-braising technique that uses soy sauce, rice wine, and caramelized sugar to flavor the food and give it a dark red color. Other key ingredients include whole spices such as Szechuan peppercorn, star anise, black cardamom, cassia, and fennel seeds or the Chinese five-spice powder, all of …
Sichuan hot pot
Sichuan hotpot is a numbingly hot and spicy dish made by poaching raw ingredients in a pot of boiling broth. The ingredients might include sliced meat, offal, seafood, vegetables, noodles, and most importantly, Sichuan peppercorns. Consuming hotpot is a communal affair, so people usually gather around the pot while socializing and adding the ingredients into it. …
Chinese BBQ pork (Char siu)
Char siu is a dish consisting of roasted, barbecued pork that has previously been marinated in the eponymous sauce, including ingredients such as soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice wine, and star anise. The pork is usually served either as a sliced appetizer or shredded and chopped as a main meal. In the early days …
Tong sui
Originally a Cantonese specialty, tong sui (lit. sugar water) is a type of sweet soup or a custard-like dessert made with a base of either water or coconut milk. Extremely popular throughout the country, these sugary treats are nowadays found in tong sui shops but also at numerous food stalls, freshly prepared by street vendors. Tong sui desserts are available in a …
Chorizo-and-Manchego Crostini
Apricot jam is the hidden MVP of this easy crostini appetizer. Directions Step 1Spread apricot jam on crostini. Step 2Top with Manchego cheese and sliced chorizo. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.
Salt-and-Pepper Charred Green Beans
Forget butters and sauces and instead, try this simple (and healthy!) grilled green bean recipe. Directions Step 1Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Toss green beans, oil, and 3/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a bowl. Step 2Add about a quarter of beans to the skillet and cook, without stirring, for 2 …
Farro-and-Tomato Salad with Crispy Capers
Make this colorful farro side dish with a mix of red, yellow, and orange tomatoes. Directions Step 1Cook farro according to package directions. Step 2Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add capers and cook, until crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Cook parsley in same skillet, in two batches, until crisp; …
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Stovetop Chicken Pot Pie
This homemade chicken pot pie recipe is anything but tedious—the whole thing can be made in one large saucepan. Directions Step 1Prepare 4 frozen buttermilk biscuits according to package directions. Step 2Meanwhile, in a large mason jar, shake together chicken stock, whole milk, flour, and poultry seasoning. Cook onion and carrots in butter in a large saucepan …
Cornflake Chicken Tenders with Potatoes and Peas
Upgrade a dinner standby (chicken, potatoes, and peas!) with a crunchy, sweet cornflake rub. Directions Step 1Preheat oven to 450°F. Stir together Greek yogurt and lemon pepper seasoning. Toss in chicken tenders until coated. Stir together crushed cornflakes, Parmesan, and olive oil. Coat each tender in crumb mixture and place on a lightly greased wire rack …
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Red Chile and Orange Glazed Turkey
Spice up this year’s turkey—frozen or fresh—with a zesty red chile and orange glaze. Directions Step 1Brine turkey for 24 hours: Bring 3 quarts water to a boil in a large pot. Stir in sugar and salt until dissolved. Add vinegar, bay leaves, and peppercorns and remove from heat. Add ice to cool the mixture. Stir …
Ultimate Chicken Noodle Soup
Nothing says comfort like a bowl of homemade chicken soup. Directions Step 1Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, onion, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Add wine and cook until syrupy, 1 minute. Add chicken …
Butternut Squash Ravioli with Seared Chicken
Make store-bought butternut squash ravioli your own with sliced chicken breast, asparagus, and pecorino cheese. Directions Step 1Cook butternut squash ravioli according to package directions, adding asparagus the last minute of cooking. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water. Step 2Meanwhile, season chicken breast with kosher salt and black pepper. Cook in olive oil over medium-high heat in …
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Seafood and Sausage Stew
This hearty dish is proof that soup never goes out of season. Directions Step 1Heat oil in a large copper pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add sausage, leeks, and fennel. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Add garlic, bay leaf, and saffron (if desired). Cook, stirring constantly, 30 seconds. Add wine …
Crispy Chicken with Roasted Carrots and Couscous
Mint, parsley, and pepitas top off browned chicken thighs and whole carrots. Directions Step 1 Preheat oven to 450°F. Season chicken thighs with kosher salt and black pepper. Cook, skin side down, in canola oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until skin is golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes; transfer to a …
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Roasted Parmesan Chicken and Tomatoes
Bursting Campari tomatoes pair perfectly with parmesan and panko-covered chicken cutlets. Directions Step 1 Preheat oven to 450°F. Arrange chicken breast fillets on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet. Season with kosher salt and black pepper. Stir together panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, olive oil, chopped parsley, and chopped garlic clove. Spread Dijon mustard on each chicken …
Creamy Mac-and-Cheese Chicken Soup
Dijon mustard gives this creamy and cheesy hybrid dish some tang. Directions Step 1 Cook pasta according to package directions; set aside. Step 2 Season chicken with salt and pepper. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through, …
Yangzhou fried rice (Yang zhou chao fan)
Yangzhou fried rice is a Chinese dish consisting of rice, eggs, and vegetables such as carrots, mushrooms, peas, while the common additions also include shrimps, meat, scallions, and Chinese ham. Traditional versions sometimes may incorporate sea cucumbers, crab meat, and bamboo shoots. It is believed that the dish originates from General Yang Su of …
Cold skin noodles (Liangpi)
Liangpi is a noodle dish that originated in China’s Shaanxi province. To prepare the dish, noodles that are made from either wheat flour, rice flour, or a combination of both are dressed with soy sauce, chili oil, and vinegar, while typical garnishing includes thinly sliced strips of cucumber, bean sprouts, and cilantro. The meaning …
Lo mein
Another classic of Chinese cuisine, Guangdongese lo mein or laomian (lit. stirred noodles) refers to any kind of dish made with separately boiled wheat and egg noodles which are then tossed in a savory sauce and mixed with various stir-fried vegetables or meats. When cooked properly, lo mein should be springy and have a firm bite to them, just like Italian pasta or Japanese ramen. …