(Pictured above) Rukmini Iyer’s recipe contains a microwave method for cooking rice, but I’ve successfully made basmati in a rice cooker countless times – just pop the whole garlic clove in with the rice grains. After that, it’s only a matter of stir-frying the cashews, broccoli and tofu. If you need more convincing, Iyer says …
I really struggle with cooking for one, so what can I make in January that’s interesting but easy and, most importantly, warming?Jane, via email“There’s an art to the perfect solo meal,” says Bonnie Chung, author of Miso: From Japanese Classics to Everyday Umami, “and that’s balancing decadence with ease.” For Chung, that means good-quality ingredients …
You could make a basic chicken and rice to hit your protein goals, and, yeah, it could be great. Or better yet, you could tap into good ol’ nostalgia with the help of everyone’s favorite lunchbox legend: Dunkaroos. These bites are a little less messy than the original, with all the sweet, colorful fun, and …
Pot roast is already a classic comfort food, but I have to say, this French onion version takes the meaning of cozy winter dinner to new heights. Taking inspo from our onion soup rib roast, the beef is seasoned with onion soup mix to add depth and an extra umami boost. The onion-seasoned beef is …
I love a wrap, but a carb-based tortilla can be a bit much for me in the middle of the day, so these egg white wraps are my lunchtime go-to. Made with just two ingredients (plus a little salt), these protein-packed wraps are perfect for stuffing with whatever you desire. The chicken club is not …
Chicken noodle soup is a cold-weather staple. It’s so cozy, nourishing, and comforting, which is why kicking it up with high-protein ingredients makes it 10x better. With a few simple swaps, this comforting classic turns into a high-protein meal you can rely on all season long. Here’s everything you need to know about the protein …
There is a skill in not wasting food and it’s all about good, old-fashioned housekeeping. If you learn how to store ingredients properly (cool, dark places are handy for spuds, for example) and keep tabs on what’s in your fridge/freezer, you can use everything up before it goes off – and make delicious things in …
Perhaps you still have some cheeseboard odds and sods in the fridge from Christmas? I know I still have a few to get through, but, other than that, my fridge and cupboards are looking pretty bare. Beans on toast has always been my go-to meal in times such as these, and when I need comfort, …
Overnight oats present endless opportunities to enjoy your favorite flavors for breakfast, but they’re also the perfect vehicle for extra protein. When I was brainstorming my ideal overnight oat flavors, I realized that peanut butter and jelly are an iconic duo that deserves more than being sandwiched between two slices of soggy white bread at …
If there’s anything that can assuage my winter blues, it’s a soul-soothing chicken pie. I’ve long enjoyed innovating fusions between west African and other cuisines, and today’s marriage of a deeply flavourful Senegalese chicken yassa-inspired filling in buttery, flaky puff pastry is one of my all-time favourites. But, first, my take on hearty Nigerian stewed …