Deb Wise
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Slow-Cooker Mediterranean Chicken and Farro
Chicken thighs hold up nicely in the slow cooker, surrendering rich juices that make this fiber-packed farro extra-satisfying. Castelvetrano olives are bright green and buttery; look for them at your grocery’s olive bar. Having trouble finding pearled farro? Pick some up here. → Read More
Smoky Caramelized Onion Burgers
Sometimes we want our grilled beef patties to have just a little more oomph. These burgers deliver exactly that and more. Caramelized oni... → Read More
Thai Beef-and-Cabbage Salad
This refreshing Southeast Asian salad, also called larb, is a great use for leftover burger patties; the crumbled beef develops the prize... → Read More
Skillet Nacho Dip
We took our favorite elements of cheesy queso dip and loaded beef nachos and combined the two into one epic skillet nacho dip, a one-pan ... → Read More
Watermelon-Tomato Salad
White balsamic vinegar, sweet and mild just like traditional balsamic, is ideal here because it’s light in color and won’t “muddy out” the salad. The salty, sharp bite of pecorino Romano is delicious here. You can also sub another hard grating cheese, such as Parmigiano-Reggiano or ricotta salata. → Read More
Skillet Nacho Dip
Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high. Add 1/2 cup onion and jalapeño to pan; sauté 4 minutes or until tender. Add flour, cumin, and chili powder; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add stock; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and stir in crumbled beef patties and beans; cook 2 minutes. Stir in mozzarella; cook 1 minute or until cheese is melted. Remove pan from heat. → Read More
Tuna-and-Pickled-Vegetable Pita Pockets
Your supermarket olive bar holds an embarrassment of riches, from tapenades to marinated and pickled salads (called giardiniera). If you ... → Read More
Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas
Preheat broiler with oven rack in the top position. Place a rimmed baking sheet in oven (leave pan in oven as it preheats). Combine oil, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, chile powder, and black pepper in a bowl, stirring with a whisk. Place steak in a bowl. Place bell peppers and onion in a bowl. Add half of oil mixture to steak; toss. Add remaining half of oil mixture to pepper mixture; toss. → Read More
Kicky Black Bean Burgers
A great bean burger is a fantastic vegetarian main to include in your weeknight rotation and can be customized again and again depending ... → Read More
Roasted Chili Verde Chicken Enchiladas
Signature flavor profiles abound in these freezer-friendly enchiladas. Skip red enchilada sauce in favor of homemade chili verde in ... → Read More
Spinach Pesto Pasta with Shrimp
Pesto is a great big-batch sauce for using up a mix of herbs and greens, but it tends to go army-green if made ahead. We quickly blanch s... → Read More
Pesto Chicken with Blistered Tomatoes
Beyond a sauce, pesto makes a fantastic binder for crispy-crusted chicken. It also serves as the creamy contrast to the crunchy Parmesan ... → Read More
Vegetable Soup au Pistou
This classic French soup is traditionally finished with a dollop of pistou, a nut-free version of pesto, though leftover or store-bought ... → Read More
Caramelized Baby Carrots
Carrots become beautifully glazed and tender with just a little brown sugar and a quick, high-heat roast. To clean up, simply toss the foil. Use this simple roasted-carrot method as a base, and then layer on other flavor combinations as you like. Try smoky chipotle chile powder, fragrant garam masala, or tart ground sumac. → Read More
Caramelized Baby Carrots
Carrots become beautifully glazed and tender with just a little brown sugar and a quick, high-heat roast. To clean up, simply toss the foil. Use this simple roasted-carrot method as a base, and then layer on other flavor combinations as you like. Try smoky chipotle chile powder, fragrant garam masala, or tart ground sumac. → Read More
Cinnamon-Orange Pinwheels
No need to spend Christmas morning with your mixer; these orange-scented pinwheels freeze beautifully and reheat in just 25 minutes—enoug... → Read More
Mongolian Beef and Vegetables
This takeout favorite is typically laden with beef and coated with a sticky-sweet sauce. Our makeover makes crisp-tender snow peas, brocc... → Read More
Sautéed Haricots Verts with Red Bell Pepper and Lemon
Though slender, haricots verts can take on quite a bit of delicious char in the pan while remaining crisp and tender. → Read More
Cucumber, Carrot, and Orange Salad
To get wide, even strips from all sides, slightly rotate the cucumber and carrot after you remove each ribbon with a vegetable peeler. Thinly slice the slender cores and add to the salad for more crunch. → Read More
Grilled Chicken Breasts with Satay Sauce
Turn this traditional appetizer into a main course by grilling the chicken breasts whole instead of skewering and spooning the sauce righ... → Read More