Marinate the night before and cook this delicious chicken in just 20 minutes the next night. The trick to quickly prepared meals is just a little foresight and planning. My father adapted this recipe from one on a local sausage maker’s calendar, of all places. Sally Vargas Pulse a few times to make a coarse puree. Transfer to a large bowl. With scissors, snip off the excess fat from the thighs....

Spicy and hearty and seasoned with onions, garlic, and paprika. Is it stew weather? I think it’s finally stew weather here at least. Elise Bauer Smoked paprika too, which adds just a touch of smokey flavor to the stew. Working in batches to ensure that you do not crowd the pan, brown the pieces of pork shoulder. Sprinkle a little salt over the pork as it cooks. Once browned, set aside to a bowl....

When most people think of pizza, they first think of pepperoni. This is especially true if you pair it with some hot honey for dipping. This pizza is a great addition to your homemade pizza arsenal. Nick Evans Generally, Ill make it a day in advance so it has plenty of time to rise slowly. For the sausage, find a good-quality spicy Italian sausage andtear it into very tiny meatballs....

This one-pot, vegetarian stir-fry uses cubes of extra-firm tofu fried until the surface is crispy. Its then tossed with crunchy vegetables and a lightly sweet, spicy, and sticky orange sauce. One of the fastest ways to get a satisfying dinner on the table is to make stir-fry. Jessica Gavin you’ve got the option to cook the protein, vegetables, and sauce all in one pan! The inside remains soft and the contrasting texture is lovely!...

Come July and our refrigerator starts to overflow with zucchinis from the garden. It really is the land of plenty during these summer months! My zucchini radar bursts into action, homing in onany recipe with zucchiniin it that sounds palatable. Elise Bauer All I can say is WOW. This really is one of the best burger recipes I’ve ever encountered. You know how turkey burgers can sometimes be on the dry side?...

This vegetarian chili is that good. Vegetarian Chili Success It’s excellent! Spicy, flavorful, delicious. Elise Bauer And no, neither did we need potatoes. We served our vegetarian chili with French bread. To freeze, let it cool completely, then transfer to freezer storage containers. Elise Bauer Freeze for up to three months. Thaw in the fridge overnight, or reheat straight from the freezer over low heat on the stovetop. Want More Great Chili Recipes?...

Turn fresh zucchini into soup with mint, cilantro, and jalapeno. Serve it hot or cold! This soup is made for such occasions. Elise Bauer The soup gets pureed. I like it just as well chilled as hot. How To Store and Freeze The soup will keep refrigerated for up to a week. Serve chilled from the fridge, or heat it up on the stovetop or in the microwave. you’re able to freeze this soup for up to three months....

I do believe these are the best black beans I’ve ever eaten in my life. My friend Suzanne has been teaching me some of her favorite recipes this summer (lucky me! The beans have layers of chili flavor, balanced with zesty orange, lime, and cilantro. Elise Bauer Spicy, Citrusy Black Beans Adapted from a recipe in theFields of Greenscookbook. Soaking will speed up the cooking process. If you soak, discard the soaking liquid after soaking....

Spinach and artichoke quiche! With chopped spinach and artichokes hearts, shallots, goat cheese, green onions, eggs, and cream. Perfect for a Sunday brunch! Elise Bauer I have a couple insights to share regarding making quiche. The second insight has to do with a homemade crust for quiche. A ratio of a 1/2 cup of butter for every 1 cup of flour is perfect. Elise Bauer No need to chill the butter or the water....

Classic Greek-inspired orzo pasta makes a light lunch or a cookout side. “Needs more cheese.” “Needs more vinegar.” Elise Bauer “Needs fewer olives.” “You could add more spinach.” What Is Orzo Salad Made Of? Elise Bauer This spinach, orzo, olives, and feta salad recipe comes from our happy family collaboration. Feel free to experiment with the proportions. I think there is a lot of room for maneuvering when you are working with great ingredients like these....

Its an easy and comforting dinner that everyone will love. For years, I picked Olive Garden. To me, this was the ultimate prize for academic merit. Simply Recipes / Photo by Fred Hardy / Food Styling by Ana Kelly / Prop Styling by Shell Royster Chock full of spinachfresh or frozenits also easily repeatable all week long. Simple Tip! After youve drained your artichokes for this recipe, dont throw out that marinade!...

This Spinach Artichoke Dip with crunchy smoky bacon will disappear in a flash at your next party! The dip was warm and creamyand a great accompaniment for the crispy tortilla chips that came with it. It was devoured within minutes. Aaron Hutcherson This mixture melts nicely and gives you that picture-perfect cheesy pull with every scoop. The first thing to come to my mind?Bacon. It truly does make everything better....

Sausage, cheddar cheese, perhaps a few token vegetables. Adding chopped frozen spinach, Parmesan cheese, and creamy mascarpone elevates this casserole practically to dinner party fare. English muffins stand in for the bread cubes, making for a stunning presentation. Simply Recipes / Photo by Fred Hardy / Food Styling by Jennifer Wendorf / Prop Styling by Lindsey Lower Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes....