Recipes

Pork

Beef and Barley

I like to serve this to company. I'm not sure where the recipe originated for this country-style dish, but I have had it for years and rely on it when I'm hosting a meal for a group.

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A hands-off method for a rich, dark gumbo roux, so you can celebrate Mardi Gras away from the stove. While I recommend following the recipe as written—and it's well worth the trouble of finding head-on shrimp and filé powder for what might be the most soul-stirring gumbo you've tasted—the most important lesson to take away here is that any gumbo is more within reach when you bake your roux.

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Quick Chicken Kiev

“I make these pretty chicken breasts all the time and just love the taste,” writes Dorothy LaCombe of Hamburg, New York. “Because they’re microwaved, they’re ready to serve in no time.”

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J. Kenji López-Alt’s Grilled Shrimp Scampi-ish With Garlic and Lemon

There are 4 simple tricks for better grilled (or seared) shrimp nested within this recipe, which add very little more time or effort and outsized success: air-drying, dry-brining, adding baking soda, and snuggling on the skewers. Feel free to mix and match anytime you cook shrimp—they will all pamper them to a degree—or use them all right here.

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Spicy Cabbage Rolls

This delightfully delicious recipe came from my Aunt Helen. I serve it alongside ham or turkey for the holidays or on its own with a salad and rolls.

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Mexican Chorizo and Garlic Shrimp Burger

A burger that compromises between land and sea without being wishy-washy.

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Chimichurri Shrimp

Skillet-grilled shrimp meets chimichurri, a delicious union requiring a little bit of prep (peeling and deveining shrimp as well as making the chimichurri) but only 3 minutes of cooking time.

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Stewed Cannellini Beans with Chorizo and Confit Rock Shrimp

If you feel like getting creative, you can replace the shrimp and chorizo with anything you want, including roasted peppers, caramelized onions, roasted tomatoes, charred octopus, pancetta, etc. Bold flavors work best.

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Tangy Pork Tenderloin

A simple marinade adds sweet flavor and tangy zip to juicy pork. "No one will ever guess there are only four ingredients in this sauce," reports Christopher Bingham of Lansing, Michigan. "For a spicier version, add more chili powder," he recommends.

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Barbecued Beef Short Ribs

For a real straight-from-the-chuckwagon beef meal, you can't rope a better recipe than this! This is the recipe I rely on when feeding a hungry group. The wonderfully tangy sauce is lip-smacking good.

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