Late summer begs for fresh produce at every meal. Make zucchini king with a great stuffed vegetable dish that fills them with cajun-flavored shrimp and tender peppers, onion, and garlic. Oh, and did I mention cheese?
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When comfort food brings to mind childhood memories and thoughts of home, it can carry with it a lot of emotional roots. In fact, many weave culinary traditions, ingredients, and dishes into their very cultural identities.
If you are a fan of Asian cuisine (and maybe even if you're not), you'll find yourself in love with pickled shiitakes. A fantastic complement to everything from complex rice or noodle bowls to a simple bowl of steamed rice, they really shine and bring a lot of flavor to your food.
India's most favored flatbread, naan is also a particularly versatile ingredient in warm weather dining. Use it to make pizzas, paninis, wraps, and more. Before you know it, you'll be stocking extra naan in your freezer for some glorious summer meals.
Forget take out. You can just keep things all in the kitchen when you put together your favorite Chinese restaurant favorites right at home. A handful of ingredients and less than half an hour of effort will get you one of your favorites on the table.
Tender shrimp star in a pita sandwich that will have you dreaming of summer, sunshine, and the Mediterranean Sea. Get ready to take a trip to Greece without having to leave your home … unless you are up for taking this fun dish outside!
You need not have elaborate plans in order to give a nod to the Chinese New Year. Take a half hour and blend together the flavors of your favorite egg rolls and enjoy a bowl of soup without the fuss. Then take the time you've saved to learn more about how it's celebrated in China.
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Some soups take hours or even days to make just right. Fortunately, some of the most flavorful ones can be made in about a half hour and warm you body and soul. After all, the distance between soul and soup is just a few letters!
When braising traditionally tough cuts of meat, it used to mean having a pot on the stove for hours and no way to leave it unattended. Now, with a crockpot or instantpot, you can have Korean Beef Short Ribs any day of the week without a lot of work.
Tender boneless country ribs can be a quick weekday meal if you have a pressure cooker to make the traditional slow cooked meat into a quick process. Add to that a spicy, tangy sauce inspired by the flavors of Thailand and you've got a great go-to mid-week dinner.