Paige Grandjean
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Shredded Chicken Mole Nachos
Everyone's favorite snack dinner just got a smoky upgrade with the addition of warm, chocolaty mole sauce. The chicken gets a rich b... → Read More
Pot Roast Tacos with Chimichurri
Want to make Taco Tuesday a breeze? This recipe gets its protein from a Sunday night Big Batch Oven-Braised Pot Roast, which is big enough for both dinners, plus a Monday night Roast Beef Hash in the interim. → Read More
Here Are 3 Dinners You Can Make With $30 Worth of Groceries
Our healthy 3-night meal plan has everything you need for light spring dinners you'll love. → Read More
Tahini Chicken with Bok Choy and Mango Salad
Tahini and honey create a beautifully charred crust on boneless, skinless chicken thigh and transform this everyday protein. Make sure th... → Read More
Creamy Chicken Quesadillas
The classic quesadilla gets kicked up a notch with a creamy, béchamel-like sauce. A saucy base helps the cheese go further and keeps the ... → Read More
Turmeric Lamb Chops with Crispy Potatoes and Broccoli
Lamb loin chops look like little T-bone steaks and are leaner than rib or shoulder chops. You could also ask your butcher to cut boneless... → Read More
Parsley-and-Dill Potatoes
Give the potatoes a head start by microwaving them until just shy of tender. The secret to crispy spuds isn’t extra oil or a superhot pan... → Read More
Coriander-Crusted Flank Steak with Cuban Black Beans
A coarse spice rub elevates any grilled meat with robust flavor and great texture. Coriander seeds have a distinctly lemony aroma that ho... → Read More
Grilled Vegetable Frittata
Preheat broiler with oven rack in upper middle position. Combine 1 1/2 teaspoons oil and potatoes in a microwave-safe bowl; cover with plastic wrap. Microwave at HIGH 3 minutes or until just tender. Uncover; cool slightly. → Read More
Watermelon-Basil Salad
White balsamic vinegar is best in this refreshing salad as it adds acid without overpowering the sweetness of the watermelon. You can also substitute unseasoned rice vinegar or even fresh lime juice, adding a touch of honey if needed. Fresh torn mint will work in place of the basil. → Read More
Elote-Style Zucchini Noodles
Elote is the Mexican street food of your dreams: a grilled ear of corn dressed with mayo, chile powder, crumbly queso fresco, and a squee... → Read More
Watermelon-Basil Salad
White balsamic vinegar is best in this refreshing salad as it adds acid without overpowering the sweetness of the watermelon. You can also substitute unseasoned rice vinegar or even fresh lime juice, adding a touch of honey if needed. Fresh torn mint will work in place of the basil. → Read More
Spanish Chorizo Corn Cakes
Is there any time of day when a pancake isn’t welcome at the table? These sweet and savory cakes are a sumptuous choice for breakfast, di... → Read More
Ancho Chile Pork Chops with Pickled Pepper Relish
Multicolored mini or baby bell peppers keep their texture but take on a fantastic acidity with a gentle quick-pickling technique. Instead... → Read More
Blistered Balsamic Cherry Tomatoes
Peak-season cherry tomatoes need just a minute or two in the pan to soften and release their juices. Look for balsamic glaze (vinegar that’s been reduced until syrupy) in the oil and vinegar aisle. Drizzle over simply baked fish, roasted green beans, or even vanilla ice cream or fresh strawberries. → Read More
Sweet-and-Sour Cherry Tartlets
Fresh cherries simply shine in dessert, especially when enveloped in a flaky, buttery crust and baked until the juices are bubbly and syr... → Read More
Miso-Glazed Radishes
Radishes require little embellishment at the peak of their season. The mild peppery bite of this humble root veggie is the perfect comple... → Read More
Shaved Cucumber Greek Salad
Easy to make and absolutely stunning to look at, this fresh riff on a Greek salad offers beautiful flavor combinations. Mild Castelvetran... → Read More
Radish Carpaccio
We love the interplay of crunchy, peppery radishes with refreshingly tangy yogurt spread. If you can, use a variety of radishes for more ... → Read More
Shishito and Shrimp Skewers with Chimichurri
Ridged shishito peppers are usually pleasantly bitter with mild to medium heat, but watch out: Every so often, you'll get one that packs ... → Read More