Beef Tagine, the Way I Learned It in Morocco
I learned this beef tagine from the auntie I stayed with while working in Morocco, who made it to welcome guests. Tender beef chuck, carrots, potatoes, and chickpeas braise in a Dutch oven with warm spices, finished with sweet dried fruit. You don’t need a ceramic tagine to make it! Photo Credits: Ali Redmond A […]
Creamy Chickpeas with Spinach and Feta
This creamy chickpea skillet is a cozy, vegetarian one-pan dinner that you can throw together with just 30 minutes and a handful of Mediterranean staples. Photo Credits: Ali Redmond The Fast, Easy Chickpea Recipe I’m Making on Repeat The recipe for these tangy, creamy chickpeas was born on a busy workday. My daughter Dara and […]
Steak au Poivre (Black Pepper Steak)
After years of living in France, I’ve perfected this French bistro-style steak au poivre with just the right amount of cracked black pepper! A restaurant-level one-pan meal ready in only 30 minutes. Photo Credits: Loren Runion Steak Au Poivre with the Perfect Amount of Pepper Steak au poivre, which means steak with pepper, is a […]
Greek Lentil Soup (Fakes)
The key to my Greek lentil soup recipe is sautéing onion and tomato paste to build a deep, savory base that tastes like it simmered all day, even though it’s done in under an hour. Photo Credits: Loren Runion How I Improved on My Mom’s Greek Lentil Soup Recipe Every Greek household has its own […]
Pan de Cristal (Glass Bread)
The secret to Barcelona’s best pan con tomate is the bread! Here’s how to make pan de cristal, glass bread, at home. Photo Credits: Mark Beahm If you’ve visited Barcelona, chances are you’ve been captivated by pan de cristal. Order pan con tomate—Catalan toast with tomato—and you’ll find some stand out for the base of […]
Turkish Pasta (Yoğurtlu Kıymalı Makarna)
Topped with a meaty sauce, garlicky yogurt, and spiced olive oil, this Turkish pasta delivers the comforting flavors of Turkish mantı in far less time than it takes to make dumplings! Photo Credits: Loren Runion All the Flavor of Turkish Mantı Made Weeknight-Easy When I am short of time, I very much enjoy making this […]
Mushroom Gnocchi in Creamy Parmesan Sauce (Without Cream!)
This easy mushroom gnocchi recipe is lightning fast, but full of deep, woodsy flavor. A creamy, milk-based creamy Parmesan sauce adds plush texture and makes it a cozy, one-pan dinner. Photo Credits: Ali Redmond Got a Pound of Mushrooms and 30 Minutes? Make This. We’re lucky this time of year in Oregon because weekend excursions […]
Daube Provençale
Daube Provençale is the South of France’s version of a beef stew, braised until meltingly tender. Olives and orange zest make the sauce absolutely sing! Photo Credits: Ali Redmond The South of France’s Answer to Beef Bourguignon I instantly fell in love with daube Provençale, often just called daube, when I moved to Marseille years […]
Chicken Scarpariello (Chicken and Sausage with Peppers)
Chicken Scarpariello is a perfect one-pot dish for the end of summer, when the evenings start to cool off but the market is still overflowing with peppers. Photo Credits: Loren Runion The Chicken Recipe I Grew Up Eating Chicken Scarpariello is a meal made for gathering. While cooking, it fills the house with an intoxicating […]
Zabaglione (Italian Egg Custard Dessert)
Zabaglione is a soft, wine-spiked custard from Italy’s Piedmont region. It requires little more than 3 ingredients and 15 minutes to make, but it feels luxurious and special. Photo Credits: Ali Redmond Zabaglione: One of Italy’s Most Famous Sweets Should you ever find yourself at a restaurant in Torino, or Barolo, or anywhere in Piedmont, […]