Slow-Cooked Pulled Pork In Barbecue Sauce
Slow-Cooked Pulled Pork In Barbecue Sauce
If you think far enough ahead, this pulled pork recipe is an easy, smoker-free way to get a good dose of barbecue. The sauce is a pretty traditional one—vinegary and mustardy. The addition of sambal oelek gives the whole thing a little kick.
Pulled Pork And Black Bean Burritos
Pulled Pork And Black Bean Burritos
When we have any leftover meat, we tend to make burritos with it. Because it has so much flavor on its own and is already the right size, pulled pork is made for burritos. You could surround it with any number of ingredients. Here, we chose pretty straightforward (but delicious) burrito ingredients.
Meaning "fresh water" in Spanish, agua fresca is a water-based drink infused with fruit. I love basil and watermelon together. The basil-infused simple syrup gave a herbal note to the drink that really cut the sweetness and made it extra refreshing.
Read more about this recipe at Coconut & Lime.
Skirt Steak With Caramelized Shallots
Skirt Steak With Caramelized Shallots
This simple salt-and-pepper approach to steak mandates a cut of meat that is innately more flavorful than, say, tenderloin. The caramelized shallots that are imbued with thyme transform the dish into something special.
Read more about this recipe at the Washington Post.
Fajitas are a perfect example of the power of advertising. When you're sitting in a restaurant and someone walks by with a sizzling skillet of fajitas, you have to have one, too. The aroma of the garlic-and-lime-juice-marinated steak mingling with onions and peppers is irresistible.
Read more about this recipe in Carla Snyder and Meredith Deeds' Take-Out Menu Cookbook.
Roast Leg Of Lamb With Rosemary And Garlic
Roast Leg Of Lamb With Rosemary And Garlic
This recipe is a good as it sounds. If you'd like some ideas about what to eat with it, click on the "goes with..." tab to the left. For the lowdown on ingredients, techniques and tools, click on "related tips."
Lentil Bruschetta With Basil And Pecorino
Lentil Bruschetta With Basil And Pecorino
Doesn't this recipe sound good? It is. If you'd like some ideas about what to eat with it, click on the "goes with..." tab to the left. For the lowdown on ingredients, techniques and tools, click on "related tips."
Jambalaya With Andouille And Shrimp
Jambalaya With Andouille And Shrimp
Don't let the fact that this is a simple, quick and straightforward version of the classic jambalya fool you -- it has tons of flavor. Andouille sausage is a typical Cajun addition, and plays well with the shrimp, but you could use any sausage you can find. Substitute fresh tomatoes for canned, too, if you like.
Celeriac, also known as "celery root" and "turnip-rooted celery," is a root vegetable related to ordinary stalk celery. Try mashed celeriac instead of potatoes next to your favorite roast; it provides a similar comforting, fluffy warmth with a subtly different flavor.
Marinating the beef and vegetables in red wine before cooking gives this beef stew deep, rich flavor. The kale adds vitamins, fiber and contrasting texture. Stir in a splash of red wine or a squeeze of lemon juice just before serving to brighten all the flavors.
Southeast Asian Chicken And Cabbage Soup
Southeast Asian Chicken And Cabbage Soup
Aromatic lemongrass and ginger are stimulating ingredients for a simple soup. Take a big whiff and feel the flavors dance across your nose.
There is little better than a freshly roasted chicken and this combination of fresh rosemary, thyme, and marjoram adds a wonderful boost of flavor. Pick the bones clean, then save the remains for a big pot of flavorful stock. For a tip on preparing rosemary, take a look at the article to the left.
