Turkish-Style Red Lentil Soup
Silky red lentil soup with onion, carrot, tomato paste, cumin and a little dried mint, served the Turkish way with grilled bread, white cheese and fresh greens.
Loaded Shredded Beef Nachos
Two layers of tortilla chips with spiced shredded beef and plenty of sharp cheddar, baked and broiled until bubbling, then topped with pico de gallo, guacamole and cilantro. Built for game day.
Classic Lemon Bars
A buttery shortbread crust under a bright, tangy lemon layer, dusted with powdered sugar. Easy enough for a first-apartment kitchen.
Grilled Lamb Kofta Patties with Charred Peppers
Juicy flat kofta patties made with ground lamb, onion, parsley and warm spices, grilled until charred and served with blistered long green peppers.
Beef Tacos al Pastor
Zesty Mexican street tacos with marinated meat and pineapple.
Sour Cream Coffee Cake with Thick Crumb Topping
Tender, buttery sour cream cake under a thick layer of brown-sugar cinnamon crumbs, dusted with powdered sugar. Baked in one pan and made for a cup of coffee.
Vietnamese Pho
Fragrant beef noodle soup with fresh herbs.
Smoked Sausage and Onions
Coins of smoky kielbasa browned with sweet onion rings in a single skillet. A 25-minute weeknight dinner with almost no cleanup.
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio with Cherry Tomatoes
Garlic and olive oil spaghetti with cherry tomatoes cooked down until they burst into a quick, glossy sauce. Ready in 25 minutes.
Beef Bulgogi
Sweet and savory Korean marinated grilled beef.
Butter Chicken
Velvety, mildly spiced North Indian curry.
