All Stir It Up!
- Indian butter chickenIndian food is easy to make at home, including this decadent recipe for Indian butter chicken that takes only 30 minutes to prepare.
- Strawberry rosemary muffinsBoost the flavor of strawberry muffins by processing rosemary needles with sugar for a rosemary infused muffin. Use the leftover sugar to make a flavored butter.
- Chickpeas flavored with farro and topped with oven-roasted carrotsCarrots roasted with honey and a sprinkle of sea salt, black pepper, and dried cumin are served atop a jumbled bed of farro and chickpeas that have been tossed in a very simple garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice dressing.
- Macadamia chocolate chip shortbread cookiesRaw cane sugar is the secret to these cookies giving it a nice crunch.
- Fresh strawberry and cream puddingAn easy and elegant dessert packed with fresh strawberry flavor that can be served in homey petite mason jars or rise the elegance of crystal cups.
- Hanoi-style salmon with turmeric and dillFor your next dinner party, set out this beautifully prepared salmon and let your guests decide how they want to enjoy it 鈥 either rolled up in rice paper wrappers or atop a bowl of vermicelli noodles.
- Craving a taco? Here's a veggie version with all the right stuffGet creative with your taco for Taco Tuesday. This version has crispy chipotle chickpeas with sweet potato and bok choy.
- Stir-fried chicken with asparagusVelveting the chicken before stir-frying it, a simple Chinese cooking technique, keeps the meat moist and tender in Stir-fried Chicken with Asparagus.
- Ginger cardamom rhubarb compoteMix some of this delicious spring treat into yogurt or serve it warm on pound cake.
- Chocolate coconut bliss cookiesCalling all lovers of chocolate and coconut: These cookies are like German chocolate cake in cookie form.
- Buttermilk grits with bacon gravyDelicious for breakfast and hearty enough for a side at supper, these grits combine the Southern flavors of ground corn, sharp buttermilk, and salty bacon.
- Black bean soupTopped with a dollop of cr猫me fra卯che, a sprinkling of chopped parsley and some fresh chives, this black bean soup is perfect dinner party fare.
- Make ahead Mother鈥檚 Day brunch: mushroom, spinach and gruyere strataPamper the favorite women in your life all at once with a Mother's Day brunch. A meal you can prep the day before will keep the gathering hassle-free and fun.
- Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with queso fundido soupServe up this cheesy rich soup that has authentic Mexican flavors for your Cinco de Mayo celebration.
- Chocolate Dutch baby with vanilla roasted strawberriesA Dutch baby, a puffy oven pancake, can be either savory or sweet. Serve this all-chocolate version warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Warm antidote for reluctant spring: Braised chicken with scallion pur茅eA base of coarsely pur茅ed scallions and potatoes adds a rustic note to this hearty country dish with a French accent.
- Tsoureki: Greek Easter breadMay 1 marked Greek Orthodox Easter. This traditional yeasty bread is baked and served to break the Lenten fast. Its flavor is enhanced by ground Mahlab 鈥 the seed kernels from inside a cherry stone.
- Lime marinated steak tacos with charred corn and goat cheesePlan ahead for Cinco de Mayo or simply get ready for a delicious and easy Taco Tuesday with these mouthwatering steak tacos.
- Soft Nutella chocolate chip cookiesWho says you need chocolate chips for a good cookie? Omit the chips completely and swirl in dollops of Nutella instead.
- Country ham wrapped stuffed chicken with green onion gravySouthern country ham is enjoying a bit of a resurgence. This chicken dish is simple to prepare but has a real touch of elegance.