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2020Mustardy Apple Butter–Glazed Pork Chops
The best way to produce tender, juicy chops with a stay-put glaze is to take it …
Published: December 2019
Rice Pilaf with Beef and Carrots (Plov)
Pilaf makes a great side dish, but Uzbekistan's revered beef-and-carrot-studded …
Published: December 2019
Cast Iron Pan Pizza
Allow us to reacquaint you with your favorite pie: thick, plush, crisp, and extr…
Published: December 2019
Fried Calamari
Squid is inexpensive, requires almost no prep, and cooks in minutes. So why aren…
Published: December 2019
Lion's Head Meatballs (Shih Tzu Tou)
Don't let their ferocious name intimidate you. These giant, savory, tender-yet-s…
Published: December 2019
Ultracreamy Hummus
The ultrasmooth, tahini-forward version of this spread is fundamental throughout…
Published: December 2019
Skillet Turkey Burgers
Think turkey burgers are dry, tough, or bland? Then you haven't tried these.
Published: December 2019
Palak Dal (Spinach Dal with Cumin and Mustard Seeds)
This Indian staple is quick, easy, nourishing, inexpensive, and—most important—i…
Published: December 2019
Skillet-Roasted Carrots
A skillet can color carrots and concentrate their flavor three times faster than…
Published: December 2019
Pouding Chômeur
This maple syrup cake was born in the Great Depression—yet it is decidedly rich.
Published: December 2019
Toaster Ovens
We baked 10 batches of cookies, broiled 100 asparagus spears, roasted 10 chicken…
Published: November 2019
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