Cincinnati chili over spaghetti is a thin, deeply spiced meat sauce that tastes nothing like a Texas bowl of red, with cinnamon, allspice, and cocoa leading the flavor. The beef simmers in water and tomato sauce until it breaks down…
Brined buttermilk fried chicken has a salty, juicy interior and a thick, crackling crust that stays crisp long after it leaves the pot. A saltwater soak seasons the meat, and a double dip in seasoned flour and buttermilk builds the…
Skillet honey garlic chicken is a one pan dinner with golden seared chicken coated in a glossy sauce of honey, garlic, soy sauce, and butter. It takes only a few ingredients, and the sauce thickens in the same pan right…
Indian onion tomato chicken curry is built on a base of slowly browned onions, fresh tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and ground spices that cook down into a thick, glossy sauce. The chicken simmers right in that sauce, which means every bite…
Big batch ground beef chili is the pot to make when you want leftovers, a crowd to feed, or a freezer stocked with ready meals. Two pounds of ground beef, two kinds of beans, and a short list of spices…
Classic meat lasagna layers a tomato and beef sauce with tender noodles, creamy ricotta, and plenty of melted mozzarella and Parmesan. It is the kind of dish that feeds a family and holds its shape when you cut it. The…
Oven baked bbq chicken wings have a paprika and brown sugar rub, a long roast for crisp edges, and a sticky barbecue glaze brushed on at the end. They need no fryer and no grill, only a rack and a…
Parmesan beef meatballs are tender, savory, and quick to roll, with grated cheese and breadcrumbs keeping them soft inside. They bake until browned and then simmer briefly in tomato sauce, which seasons them through. A light hand with the mixing…
Chuck roast beef stew is the slow simmered bowl that fills the kitchen with the smell of browned beef, onions, and tomato paste. Tender chunks of beef share the pot with potatoes, carrots, celery, and peas in a rich gravy…
Flank steak beef stir fry is the answer to a hungry evening when takeout sounds tempting but the fridge is full of vegetables. Thin strips of beef sear in a hot skillet and finish in a glossy garlic ginger sauce.…
