Articles filed under Dinner
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’Nduja adds meaty, funky spice to this decadent mac and cheeseOct 14, 2025 5:41 am - Spicy ’nduja — a fermented spreadable sausage — shines in this macaroni and cheese with aged cheddar and funky blue cheese. Its heat comes from Calabrian chiles, and because of its high fat content, it practically melts into the cheese sauce.
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How to make pepperoni pizza in 15 minutes flatOct 14, 2025 5:29 am - This single-serving skillet pepperoni pizza comes together in minutes, thanks to a smart, time-saving hack: Use a flour tortilla for a crust, and cook the pie in a cast-iron skillet on the stovetop.
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33 years and counting: How Don Mauer’s cooking has changed over the yearsOct 08, 2025 5:57 am - Today, this column celebrates its 33rd anniversary. And, wow, how things have changed. Fat is no longer the total devil it once was; sugars and highly processed foods now play that nasty role, meaning my cooking has evolved quite a bit over the years.
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Calling all pickle lovers: This chicken salad is for youOct 07, 2025 5:39 am - This chicken salad is packed with zip and crunch thanks to dill pickles and fresh cucumbers. Chopped fresh dill adds grassy notes and amplifies the flavor of the pickles.
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Orange chicken piccata with shallots is a one-pan feast for the sensesOct 07, 2025 5:11 am - Orange juice and zest replace the usual lemon to infuse this chicken piccata with a fragrant, floral essence. A velvety caper-butter sauce and savory sautéed shallots make this weeknight-friendly meal feel like a special occasion.
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Don’t toss your broccoli and cauliflower scraps; make this cheesy soupOct 07, 2025 5:06 am - This cheesy pureed soup is a fantastic way to use up stems and cores of cruciferous vegetables such as cauliflower or broccoli. Be sure to use stems and cores that are tender enough to eat raw, as the very bottoms of some of the stems may be too fibrous.
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Instant ramen is a pantry superhero that can turbocharge your cookingOct 01, 2025 5:50 am - This upgrade to instant ramen is inspired by Mexican stewed beans and requires only a handful of ingredients. It’s “an excellent canvas for a wide range of garnishes, allowing you to take it in numerous directions based on whatever you have on hand,” writes Peter J. Kim in his “Instant Ramen Kitchen” cookbook.
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These globally inspired dishes are tasty ways to cut food wasteSep 30, 2025 6:01 am - Take a look at cuisines from around the world, and you’re guaranteed to find dishes with a particular superpower: They let you throw in whatever food you’ve got. These flexible recipes fight food waste and save money, one half-eaten onion at a time.
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This branzino with red pepper puree feels like a seaside escapeSep 30, 2025 5:04 am - A spread of pureed roasted red peppers seasoned with Calabrian chiles makes a luscious sauce for a flaky white fish. Piled with a crisp, lemony fennel salad and garnished with olives, it’s a simple and elegant Mediterranean-style meal.
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How to transform frozen pizza from blah to brilliantSep 24, 2025 5:50 am - Here are four top tips to nudge frozen pizza even closer to your favorite delivery and make the overall baking experience even better.