The first time I had peri-peri was in Maputo, Mozambique, at a seaside restaurant called Casa de Peixe, which in Portuguese means “house of fish.” It was a shrimp dish stewed in a peri-peri sauce, served with white rice. Once I got to Portugal (where I live), I was happy…
Recipe
Burst Cherry Tomato Bolognese
Summer’s nickname should be “tomato time.” Celebrate the warm weather months with this easy-to-make, one-pot Bolognese showcasing cherry tomatoes, which add seasonal sensibility and sunny sweetness to the classic sauce.
Classic Bacon Cheeseburger
Make a classic bacon cheeseburger with this easy-to-follow recipe. The key to getting a perfect bacon cheeseburger is to cook the bacon in the oven beforehand and then reheat it on the grill (we use Tender Belly bacon for this recipe). Included is a quick-to-master recipe for our “secret” burger…
Pulled Pork and Grilled Watermelon
This easy recipe combines two summer favorites you didn’t know you needed to eat together. Using pre-cooked Niman Ranch pulled pork from ButcherBox, you can whip this up as an easy dinner for the kid, as a party appetizer, or whenever you need a little summer sweetness.
Marinated Grilled Chicken Thigh Skewers
Boneless chicken thighs are always a crowd pleaser. They’re moist, flavorful, and in this recipe, absorb a flavorful yogurt-based marinade for optimum tenderness. The grilled lemons add nice acidity, making these skewers a versatile entree for a summer dinner, served with salads, fresh pitas, or even as an appetizer to…
Miso: The Secret to Tender, Caramelized Roasted Chicken Thighs
For years I toiled over how to cook chicken so that the meat was tender and had some of that delicious char that comes from roasting. After several failed attempts (high heat only, brown sugar only, broiler only), I finally had my lightbulb moment—miso. Why Miso? During my time at…
Roasted Chicken Thighs with Turmeric and Yogurt Sauce
Boneless skinless chicken thighs are weeknight dinner MVPs. They’re easy to deal with, quick-cooking, and play nicely with a range of flavor profiles. For this recipe, they roast on a sheet pan with some onions while you pull together the rest of the meal – the dish comes…
Grilled Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
The perfect buffalo chicken sandwich recipe does exist, and it’s right here. This easy recipe takes you from chicken breast to a delicious sandwich smothered in blue cheese and hot sauce in about 15 minutes. You can use an outdoor griddle for this recipe, but it’s just as easily cooked…
Spicy Curried Ground Turkey with Coconut Milk and Cilantro
People are often stumped by what to do with ground turkey; it’s so lean, and it doesn’t lend itself quite as well to a burger or meatball treatment. But add a lot of spice and some fat (in the form of coconut milk) and ground turkey really rises to the…
Simple and Luxurious Lobster Pasta
There’s nothing about lobster pasta that doesn’t feel luxe. Just the simple combination of seafood and carbs is a recipe for success, but throw in some fresh lobster claws, a silky tomato sauce, and the splurge-worthy dried pasta of your choosing (both long and short shapes work!), and you have…
Trinidadian “Buccaneer” Grilled Chicken Thighs
In the 17th and 18th centuries, island-hopping pirates who roamed the Caribbean were doing more than fleeing the law. As they encountered indigenous Caribbean people, they took up a method of meat preservation that the natives used to preserved their hunted game. Caribbean people rubbed their game meats with pungent…
Sesame Salmon Soba Bowls
Here’s a simple recipe that works equally as well for lunch as it does for dinner. It’s also easily tweaked: Cook the salmon ahead and serve it cold over the cold noodles; add shredded cabbage or watercress to the noodles to get more veg into the meal; or use boneless…