Have leftover baked potatoes in the refrigerator? This Leftover Baked Potato Soup is a delicious way to turn them into a creamy, comforting meal instead of letting them go to waste. Made with baked potatoes, leeks, garlic, chicken stock, buttermilk, sour cream, and freshly grated Parmesan, this soup combines a rich texture with savory flavor […]
Green Bean Casserole is a traditional American holiday side dish, but this from-scratch version takes the familiar favorite well beyond the canned-soup variety. Fresh green beans are blanched until tender-crisp, then combined with mushrooms and a creamy sauce made with chicken broth, half-and-half, garlic, and nutmeg. The casserole is finished with crispy homemade onions for […]
This Slow Cooker Brisket is an easy way to turn a relatively simple cut of beef into a tender, flavorful dinner. A 3½-pound beef brisket is seasoned generously with salt and pepper, seared until a golden-brown crust develops, then slow-cooked with caramelized onions, garlic, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce. After 6 to 8 […]
This Parsley Cilantro Chimichurri Sauce is a bright, fresh condiment that comes together in less than a minute. It combines equal amounts of lightly packed fresh cilantro and parsley with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, onion, oregano, and a little red pepper for heat. The result is a vibrant, herb-filled […]
If you’ve ever had those irresistible cheddar biscuits at Red Lobster, you know how difficult it is to stop at just one. These Red Lobster Cheese and Garlic Biscuits are an easy copycat version you can make at home in about 20 minutes. They’re tender inside, golden and slightly crisp around the edges, loaded with […]
If you’re looking for a rich, deeply flavored pork dish that’s a little different from the usual weeknight dinner, Chairman Mao’s Red-Braised Pork is worth trying. This classic Chinese dish uses pieces of pork belly that are simmered until tender in a fragrant mixture of caramelized sugar, Shaoxing wine, ginger, star anise, dried chiles, and […]
There’s a reason pot roast has remained a favorite comfort-food dinner for generations. A good pot roast is all about transforming an inexpensive cut of beef into something incredibly tender and flavorful. This Perfect Pot Roast uses a well-marbled chuck roast, slowly cooked with onions, carrots, beef broth, rosemary, and thyme until the meat is […]
There’s nothing quite like a basket of warm, homemade dinner rolls fresh from the oven. These rolls are soft, fluffy, and lightly buttery, with a tender texture that makes them perfect alongside just about any dinner. And while homemade bread might sound intimidating, this is a wonderfully approachable recipe for anyone who wants to try […]
If you love tender, flavorful chicken with crispy, browned edges, these Slow Cooker Chicken Carnitas are worth adding to your dinner rotation. The chicken cooks slowly with garlic, onion, chipotle, cumin, chili powder, and lime until it’s tender enough to shred with a fork. Then comes the best part: the shredded chicken gets a quick […]