We swapped the notoriously high-fat sauce in the traditional smothered dish for a lighter version made with white wine, crème fraîche, and a bit of Dijon. Directions Step 1Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss together mushrooms and 1 tablespoon oil on a large rimmed baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Bake for 10 minutes. Push mushrooms …
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This cold-night staple serves up ample creamy gooeyness, while a stealthy vegetable (puréed cauliflower!) boosts vitamins and fiber. Directions Step 1Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly oil a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Step 2Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add cauliflower, garlic, and onion. Season with salt. …
A savory Dutch baby, also known as a German pancake, is topped with melted cheese and a rich mix of mushrooms, bacon, and spicy scallions. Directions Step 1 Set oven racks in middle and upper positions. Preheat oven to 450°F. Place mushrooms and bacon on a rimmed baking sheet. Place on top rack in oven …
Coq au vin (“chicken in wine”) is one of those classic full-on comfort foods that are so good it’s difficult, once you’ve had it, to imagine a time before it existed. The dish is a staple all over the French countryside, where there are dozens of regional variations, but it took Julia Child and her …
This roast chicken dinner is so easy to make and full of flavorful vegetables, including roasted fennel and tomatoes. Directions Step 1Preheat oven to 450°F. Toss together fennel wedges, garlic, and 1 tablespoon oil on a large rimmed baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Roast 10 minutes. Step 2Toss together fennel seed, coriander, and lemon zest …
This quick and easy sausage dinner gets its flavor from fresh Pink Lady apples and a big splash of apple cider. Directions 1. Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook, turning occasionally, until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes; transfer to a plate. 2. Reduce heat to medium …
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Stir-fry shrimps or you bao xia is a Chinese dish where whole shrimps are stir-fried in a wok until crispy. They are then soaked in a savory sauce that typically consists of chicken broth, black vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and Shaoxing wine. Scallions and ginger slices are often used during the cooking process, but they might also …
The traditional Hangzhou’s trademark dish of red-cooked pork belly, Dōngpō ròu, is built with a handful of Chinese staple ingredients like ginger, scallions, soy sauce and, most importantly, Shàoxīng rice cooking wine, an essential ingredient for red-cooked meals. The meat (with the skin on) is typically browned in fat, simmered twice, braised, sautéed, and finally steamed, …
Sweet and sour spare ribs is a popular Chinese dish that is mostly consumed in restaurants since it is somewhat hard to prepare it at home. Spare ribs are first marinated, deep-fried, then dipped in Chinese sweet and sour sauce. Traditionally, the dish is served as an appetizer and is extremely popular in the southern parts of …
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A version of typical Cantonese siu mei (roasted meat dishes), siu yuk is a hefty meal that is mostly consumed in small quantities, made by roasting a whole, seasoned pig in charcoal furnaces at very high temperatures, resulting in succulent, tender meat and crispy skin. Traditionally, the meat is served as it is, but it …
Mantou are Chinese steamed buns that are usually prepared plain, without any filling on the inside. It is sometimes served as a side dish, although it is more commonly consumed as it is. Mantou has a round, flattened shape, and it is a staple food of the Northern part of China. Traditionally, the buns are …
Contrary to what one might think upon hearing the name of the dish, lion’s head is a meal consisting of big pork meatballs that are stewed with noodles and vegetables such as cabbage. It dates back to the times of the Sui Dynasty, when Emperor Yang took a trip to Yangzhou and made his chefs …
Use apple cider to give healthy butternut squash some extra punch and pizzazz. Directions 1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss squash and onion with 2 tablespoons oil on two rimmed baking sheets. Season with salt and pepper. Roast, rotating pans once, until golden brown and tender, 20 to 25 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, bring cider to a boil in …
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Vitamin-packed Broccolini is an ingenious hybrid between broccoli and Chinese broccoli. Directions Step 1Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Step 2Combine parsley, rosemary, garlic, Dijon, and 1 tablespoon oil in a bowl. Season with salt and black pepper. Place 8 lemon slices and half of rosemary mixture underneath skin of chicken, dividing evenly. Rub remaining rosemary mixture …
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