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Pasta with Fast Sausage Ragu by Mark Bittman

Chicken Noodle Soup by Nigella Lawson

Ginger Beef and Asparagus Stir-Fry by Leslie Revsin

Caribbean Chicken Chili by Anne Byrn

Pasta and Cauliflower Curry by Nava Atlas

Beefed-Up Chinese Burritos by Beverly Mills and Alicia Ross


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braised-endive-with-prosciutto

RECIPE OF THE DAY:
Braised Endive with Prosciutto

If I had to name my favorite vegetable for braising, it would be endive. When it is browned first in butter and then slowly cooked in just a bit of golden chicken stock, endive’s inherent bit...

mark-scarbrough

AUTHOR OF THE DAY:
Mark Scarbrough

While on the tenure track at Saint Edward’s University in Austin, Texas, Mark took a writing job providing food content for a small Internet start-up in Phoenix, Arizona. The start-up? Ame...

general-tsorsquos-chicken-taiwan-version

YOUR COOKSTORY

"We loved this recipe so much I bought the book, so that worked! The dish was very hot and quite complex. Excellent." - gadge Click below for General Tso’s Chicken (Taiwan Version)

potato-and-mushroom-gratin

YOUR COOKSTORY

"Very simple and delicious! If you love hearty dishes, then I recommend you try this recipe out. I made this to serve four people and we even had some left over!" - ForTheLoveOfFood

Click below for Potato and Mushroom Gratin

amyrsquos-spring-rolls

YOUR TOP PICKS

"I loved these spring rolls so much that when I was in grade school I used to pack them for lunch. When I came to the United States, I reconstructed the recipe from memory, and it has been on our restaurant menu from the day we opened." Click below for Amy's Spring Rolls.

general-tsorsquos-chicken-taiwan-version

DINNER TONIGHT

"This version of the dish is based on one I learned in the kitchen of the Pen Yuan restaurant in Taipei...The dish is hot and sour, and lacks the sweetness of the Americanized version. You can use chicken breast instead of thigh meat if you prefer." Click below for General Tso’s Chicken (Taiwan Version)

country-stew-with-fennel

IN SEASON

"Full of character, this robust beef stew, which is rooted in French country cooking, is the perfect antidote to a bone-chilling night... I like to serve this over quinoa or whole wheat couscous, liberally garnished with parsley, but mashed potatoes work well, too." Click below for Country Stew with Fennel

chicken-tikka-masala

YOUR TOP PICKS

"This creamy Indian dish gets extra flavor from its marinade. Good with pilau rice or warm naan bread." Click below for Chicken Tikka Masala

chipotle-meatballs

YOUR COOKSTORY

"These are my husband's absolute favorite meatballs! If I ever need to get him in a good mood, all it takes is a plate of these." - annemax Click below for Chipotle Meatballs

shepherdrsquos-pie

DINNER TONIGHT

"Here’s a new version of an old standby that everyone will enjoy. Delicious when hot out of the oven, it also makes a great leftover." Click below for Shepherd's Pie

chocolate-cheesecake

YOUR TOP PICKS

"This is exceptional: exactly the right balance between satiny sweetness and smooth tang. Regard the glaze as optional: it makes it into more of a dinner party thang, but there is no call to get busy if you’d rather not." Click below for Chocolate Cheesecake

eggplant-parmigiana

YOUR TOP PICKS

"This is one of Italy's most popular dishes and a great choice for vegetarians. Good with a simple salad as a main meal." Click below for Eggplant Parmigiana

spicy-roasted-squash

YOUR TOP PICKS

"The spicy flavour will cook into the squash, which will crisp lightly, the skin becoming caramelized and chewy." Click below for Spicy Roasted Squash

chocolate-chip-cranberry-muffins

YOUR TOP PICKS

"This is a great muffin, especially if you’re a cranberry fan. The delightful tartness of the cranberries wedded with the sweetness of the chocolate chips makes for a very yummy treat." Click below for Chocolate Chip Cranberry Muffins

egg-fried-rice

YOUR TOP PICKS

"This popular Chinese-style rice dish is an excellent way to use up leftover rice. Good with all stir-fried dishes, such as beef with peppers, or chicken with cashew nuts." Click below for Egg Fried Rice

biscuit-topped-chicken-and-root-vegetable-stew

DINNER TONIGHT

"I love the one-pot feature of this soul-stirring fall or winter stew, which goes from stovetop to oven straight to the table. Its presentation, with colorful vegetables peeping between the biscuits, might just be the trick to get picky eaters to try root vegetables." Click below for Biscuit-Topped Chicken and Root Vegetable Stew

sage-and-onion-chicken-with-cranberry-rice

DINNER TONIGHT

"Cranberries (along with cherries, blueberries and other red, purple and blue fruits) are particularly good sources of anthocyanins and other antioxidants…Add a tossed green salad or some marinated roasted red peppers to complete the meal."

Click below for Sage and Onion Chicken with Cranberry Rice

quick-miso-chicken

YOUR COOKSTORY

"This chicken was very good and easy to make. The kids liked it and my husband commented on how good dinner was last night!" - Jane966

Click below for Quick Miso Chicken

classic-tortilla-soup-with-all-the-trimmings

DINNER TONIGHT

"It’s a filling, flavorful meal that can be made with little effort, but one that sings with an unmistakable Mexican harmony: Earthy dark pasilla chile. The softening crunch of toasty corn tortillas. Soul-satisfying broth. And creamy-rich avocado and cheese." Click below for Classic Tortilla Soup with All the Trimmings

spiced-plum-compote

YOUR COOKSTORY

"Served warm with ice cream, it's one of the best and easiest desserts I've ever made. I don't even like plums; I was just looking for a recipe to get rid of some my friends gave me, but I LOVED this!" - procrastinationbaker

Click below for Spiced Plum Compote

coq-au-vin

YOUR TOP PICKS

"The chefs I knew in Burgundy used to make fresh egg pasta cut into wide strips to soak up the delicious dark, winey sauce, but I am just as a happy with a heap of buttered egg noodles or mashed potatoes and a crusty baguette." Click below for Coq au Vin

tofu-and-mushroom-stroganoff

DINNER TONIGHT

"This recipe gives the traditional stroganoff a tasty vegetarian twist by substituting tofu chunks for the meat." Click below for Tofu and Mushroom Stroganoff

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