Serve with crusty bread to soak up every last bit of the savory broth.
Adobo Chicken & Kale Enchiladas
Put out your favorite toppings for these quick and healthy layered enchiladas.
We like cilantro, sour cream, guacamole and jalapenos.
Christine Ma
Cream cheese adds the final bit of richness and a hint of sweet tang.
If you like soup with a kick, opt for hot Italian sausage.
In this easy recipe, they’re full-size, full-flavored and plenty filling.
Christine Ma
American Goulash
American goulash, also known as old-fashioned goulash, is the perfect economical family meal.
The pasta cooks right in the sauce, so this satisfying dish can be made in just one pot.
Serve combined with glass noodles or inside a lettuce leaf.
For a slightly different take, swap out the cooked chicken for thin slices of grilled steak.
Spicy Tofu Hotpot
Warm up a chilly evening with this light but satisfying one-pot meal.
The tofu absorbs the flavors of this fragrant, spicy broth, making it anything but bland.
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Look for fresh Chinese-style noodles in the refrigerated case of your supermarket alongside wonton wrappers.
Serve over whole-wheat egg noodles or mashed potatoes.
Cooking the pasta right in the sauce saves time and cleanup while infusing the noodles with more flavor.
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Just a little bit of ham adds savory flavor and protein without adding too much sodium.
Shao Hsing (or Shaoxing) is a seasoned rice wine used in Chinese cooking.
Look for it in Asian specialty markets or with other Asian ingredients in large supermarkets.
Serve with a simple green salad for an easy dinner that comes together in 30 minutes.
Look for presliced mushrooms to cut prep time.
Serve with a tossed salad.
Add some steamed broccoli and serve with a glass of pinot noir.
Serve with a crunchy green salad.
We bake the tortillas to ensure a crispy base, while also using less oil than deep-frying.
We swapped out the beef for ground chicken and added pasta to bring this quick one-skillet dinner together.
One way to get great tofu texture without deep-frying is to toss the tofu in cornstarch before stir-frying.
Let it cook for several minutes without stirring to help it develop a little crust.
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Serve with: Chinese egg noodles or rice noodles and a glass of Riesling.
Caitlin Bensel
Jacob Fox
Diana Chistruga
Christine Ma