Cooking steaks on the stovetop is lightning-fast and efficient. They require only a few minutes in a very hot skillet, which can then be deglazed to make a flavorful sauce. Very little butter is needed to encourage the meat to form a nice crust; be sure to wait until the steaks release easily from the …
Steak and Aspharagus Stir-Fry
When you're pressed for time or just in the mood for a no-fuss dinner, a stir-fry is a way to go. This one stars spicy chiles, fresh asparagus, and either skirt steak or New York strip. Skirt steak is an ideal cut for stir-frying because it's long and this (read easy to slice) …
Sirloin Steak with Shallot Butter
Preparation time: 20 min (plus 1 hr, 10 mins to chill and rest) Cooking time: 6 mins Serves: 4 For the butter 8 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature 1 small shallot, finely chopped, or 2 garlic cloves, finely minced or pressed through a garlic press 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh herbs (basil, …
Moroccan Meat Loaf
Preparation time: 30 mins (plus 10 minutes to rest) Cooking time: 1 hour, 5 mins Serves: 6 For the glaze: 1/4 cup ketchup Zest and juice of 1 lemon 1 garlic clove, finely minced 1 tablespoon (packed) light brown sugar 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon For the meatloaf: 2 …
Grilled Tandoori Pork Kebabs
Preparation Time: 15 mins (plus 2 hours to marinate) Cooking time: 20 mins Serves: 4 2 teaspoons sweet paprika 1 teaspoons ground turmeric(optional) 1 teaspoon ground coriander '1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated (about 1 tablespoon) 1 garlic clove, finely minced or …
Succulent Pot Roast-Style Pork Shoulder
Preparation time: 15 mins Cooking time: 3 hrs, 30 mins Serves: 4 2-pound boneless pork shoulder cut into 6 pieces 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus extra if needed 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus extra if needed 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 celery stalks, finely chopped 1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped 1 onion, …
Kielbasa and Black-Eyed Peas
Preparation time: 15 mins cooking time: 25 mins Serves: 4 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/2 pound kielbasa, cut into 1/4-inch-thick pieces 1 onion, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 garlic cloves, finely minced 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme plus a squeeze of lemon juice 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 tablespoons …
Pork Lion Marsala
Preparation time: 15 mins (plus 10 mins to rest) Cooking time: 1 hr, 15 mins Serve: 4 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 1 teaspoon dried sage 1 teaspoon dried thyme plus a squeeze of lemon juice 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 2-pound pork loin, fat trimmed, tied into a roast 2 teaspoons …
