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Winner, winner, saucy chicken dinner
A cast-iron skillet is ideal for browning chicken thighs and whisking up a variety of sauces.
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Tonight's dinner for two: Crispy potatoes and pan-seared steak topped with compound butter. Candlelight optional.
Sunday supper: Japanese Teriyaki Beef Udon Stir-Fry
Teriyaki seasoning is at its best when paired with top-notch beef and noodles.
Have toast for dinner, but make it fancy
The key to good bruschetta: good bread and good olive oil. The rest is up to you.
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Tullibee's takeover menu on April 10-11 is inspired by chef Aref Zalatimo's memories of celebrating the holiday back home in Amman. Want a head start? He also shares a recipe.
Sunday supper: Oven Paella with Chicken, Chorizo and Shrimp
It might not be traditional paella, but it's a great (and easy) substitute.
This is the best Italian dish you've never heard of
Peppers, Italian sausage and chicken combine to make a sweet, sour and sensational dish.
The recipe that will get you hooked on tofu
Oven-roasted until crispy, it's even better when fresh Minnesota-made tofu is used.
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Beyond the sugar and flour is something even more important — concentration, writes Sarah Kieffer.
Warm, Italian soup puts farro in the spotlight
The sturdy, nutty ancient grain holds up in soup, unlike its starchy counterparts.