In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high. Add the garlic and onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden in spots, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken bones and skin, cilantro stems, soy sauce and 8½ cups of water. Bring to a gentle simmer, and let cook until flavorful with …
Like a warm and gentle nudge, masala spice gives onions and chickpeas a distinctively comforting heartiness. Glimmering with droplets of ghee, they become rich in this any-season dish. Tearing the tofu allows for ample crooks and crannies that cradle and accentuate the aromatic goodness of the spice. Cherry tomatoes, slightly and delicately blistered, are welcome …
I didn’t suffer from the “raw spice” issue that others had. I followed the recipe exactly, but here is what I did that might have helped: mixed the yogurt, oil, and ginger/garlic pastes, then added the dry spices. Marinated the shrimp while prepping the peppers/onions (I didn’t pat them dry before adding). Next time, I …
I don’t usually make comments, as I typically make recipes as printed, but now–having departed from the recipe and omitted the 8 teaspoons of cumin entirely from the xawaash mixture, I would like to crown my cumin-free rendition of Malaay Qumbe an enormous, self-judged success. (Should I say it went over swimmingly with my friends …
With nutty orzo, tender meatballs, bitter greens and spoonfuls of herby yogurt, this Mediterranean-inspired skillet dinner is hearty yet light. There’s an incredible amount of dill, but don’t bother plucking fronds from the stems. Instead, chop the whole plant until you hit the roots; the stems are crunchy and flavorful. While the fennel seeds are …
A simple base of aromatic garlic, ginger, bay leaf and turmeric flavors this cozy and nourishing chicken soup. Tender chicken, zucchini and chewy brown rice provide bite and substance, and simmer together at the same pace. The rice will swell and soften in the broth as the soup sits, and you can cook it longer …
Set in a shallow pool of briny, gingery oil, mild fish fillets cook effortlessly on a sheet pan, layered with bold lemon, olives and capers, similar to a deconstructed tapenade. The mixture is brightened even further with the addition of grated ginger, which provides a zingy contrast to the salty, meaty olives. (But this recipe …
Salmon and Cherry Tomato CurryAshley Lonsdale30 minutes
This five-ingredient dinner leans on the classic combination of tomatoes and basil for a taste of summer any time of year. Swiping a thick layer of pesto on top of salmon fillets keeps them moist and flavorful in the oven, while white beans lend creaminess to this vibrant, feel-good meal that requires very little legwork. …
In this quick dinner, chicken thighs are pressed while they cook, ensuring even contact with the hot pan to encourage a crispy, golden crust. To take advantage of the browned bits left behind, a splash of hot sauce and water (or stock!) creates a spicy, zesty pan sauce in under a minute. A cooling salad …