Dinner
Spicy Dry-Fried Beef
This is a typical Sichuan technique for dry-frying beef. Unlike most meat stir-fries, the beef is not marinated; instead it is stir-fried immediately then cooked for a few minutes longer to intensify the beef flavors and to give give the meat a slightly chewy texture.
Huevos Rancheros with Kefir Crema
Trouble finding kefir? Plain yogurt—or sour cream thinned with a little water or lime juice—works just as well in this hearty Tex-Mex dish.
Sticky Maple and Bourbon Pork Ribs
Skip the same old boring barbecue sauce and opt for a sticky malt vinegar, bourbon, and maple syrup glaze to slick up these boiled-and-baked pork ribs.
Arroz Caldo
In this Filipino chicken rice porridge, a combination of medium-grain and sticky rice cooks in freshly made chicken stock until it becomes thick and creamy.
Chinese Five-Spice Steak with Oranges and Sesame Broccolini
The secret to the deep orange flavor in this simple weeknight dinner is to sear halved oranges next to the steak as it cooks, and then squeeze the caramelized juice all over your plate before digging in.
Risotto with Caramelized Radicchio
Red wine and bitter lettuce give this low-maintenance risotto a punch of flavor and sophistication.
The Better Way to Meal Plan
To conquer the dinner rush, a master plan can be more helpful than creativity.
Weekly Meal Plan: March 5–9
Filipino pork, crispy fish, and a ton of easy-does-it tips.
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What to Cook This Weekend: March 2-4
Kimchi noodles, cheesecake, and a very addictive bacon sauce.
Dill Potatoes
Serve these easy boiled potatoes with slow cooker corned beef, or any hearty main course.
Pickled Mustard Seeds
Mustard seeds that have been plumped in a pickle brine can really make a dish. They provide texture and crunch, heat and sweetness.
Jicama and Pomegranate Slaw
This fresh slaw is refreshing, tart, crunchy, and wonderful served alongside grilled chicken.
Weekly Meal Plan: February 26–March 2
Slow-baked salmon, gingery chicken meatballs, and crazy-fast homemade ramen.
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What to Cook This Weekend: February 23-25
A comforting chicken and rice stew, Instant Pot shrimp scampi, and the fluffiest biscuits you've ever had.
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46 Hearty Meat Stews to Warm You Up
Comforting and filling, these dishes are even better the second day.
Weekly Meal Plan: February 19–23
Cheesy baked pasta, cauliflower toasts, and vegetarian tacos.
Slow-Cooked Pork with Chickpeas
Canned chickpeas are perfect for this one-pot dish because they become even more creamy as they warm in the cooking liquid. In case you’re not a fan, you can go with whatever canned bean you like.
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What to Cook This Weekend, February 17-19
Lent-friendly fish tacos, herby eggs on toast, and a batch of cookies to go with all that leftover V-Day chocolate.
Here Are Mark Bittman's First Instant Pot Recipes
He loves it just as much as you do.
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57 Honey-Filled Recipes You'll Love
From pastries to vegetable glazes, here are all of the best ways to cook with our favorite sweetener.