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Easy Indian-Style Chicken
Dinner Indian

Easy Indian-Style Chicken

4.2

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cumin seeds, and fry for a few minutes until they become fragrant and begin to pop. Stir in chopped onion, and cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, 3 to 4 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir together tomato paste and water, and pour into skillet. Stir in chicken, and cook until it has firmed and turned white, about 5 minutes. Add coconut milk, brown sugar, chile paste, cayenne pepper, turmeric, salt, and pepper.
  3. 3 Bring mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and continue to simmer until the chicken is tender and no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro before serving.

By Ania

Vegan Portobello Jerky
Appetizer

Vegan Portobello Jerky

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
120 min
Total
605 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place mushroom slices in a resealable plastic bag. Whisk soy sauce, chili paste, rice vinegar, and sesame oil together in a bowl until completely blended. Pour over mushrooms, seal the bag, and refrigerate for 8 hours.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. 3 Arrange mushroom slices on the baking sheet in such a way that they are not touching each other.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Flip mushroom slices using tongs and cook for 1 more hour.
  5. 5 Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let cool completely before storing. For any larger slices that are not dry after 2 hours, crack open the oven door and let cook for 5 additional minutes or until dry.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Chuck and Heather's Panang Curry
Dinner Asian

Chuck and Heather's Panang Curry

4.1

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Slice beef against grain into 1/4-inch slices.
  2. 2 Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat; whisk 1/2 cup coconut milk and curry paste together until simmering, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup coconut milk; return curry mixture to a simmer. Repeat with remaining coconut milk returning mixture to a simmer with each addition, 7 to 8 minutes altogether.
  3. 3 Stir chile paste and beef into curry mixture; simmer just until beef is slightly pink in the center, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in basil and sugar; cook until beef is soft and cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes more. Serve with cooked rice.

By Chuck Mac

Teena's Spicy Pesto Chicken and Pasta
Dinner Italian

Teena's Spicy Pesto Chicken and Pasta

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place farfalle pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
  2. 2 Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Mix in the chile paste and chicken. Cook and stir chicken 10 minutes, or until evenly browned and juices run clear.
  3. 3 Toss the cooked farfalle, pesto, Parmesan cheese, and cilantro into the skillet, and continue cooking just until heated through.

By LAGIRL

Bacon Ranch Chicken Skewers
Dinner American

Bacon Ranch Chicken Skewers

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
165 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk 1/3 cup ranch dressing and hot chile paste together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add chicken cubes and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 3 hours.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  3. 3 Remove chicken from marinade and shake off excess; transfer to a plate or baking sheet lined with paper towels. Pat chicken cubes dry with paper towels. Discard remaining marinade.
  4. 4 Thread one piece of onion about 1 1/2-inches down one skewer.
  5. 5 Thread one strip of bacon onto skewer at one end so the rest of the strip is hanging down. Thread one cube chicken onto skewer, then loop the bacon over chicken cube to form an "S" shape and thread the next portion of bacon onto the skewer. Continue to thread the bacon and chicken onto the skewer until entire strip of bacon is threaded, using 4 to 5 cubes of chicken.
  6. 6 Thread one piece of onion onto the end of the same skewer.
  7. 7 Repeat steps 4 through 6 for all twelve skewers. Season skewers with salt and pepper.
  8. 8 Cook skewers on the preheated grill, turning every 3 to 4 minutes, until nicely browned on all sides and meat is no longer pink in the center, 12 to 16 minutes total per skewer. Serve with ranch dressing as a dipping sauce.

By John Mitzewich

Grilled Five Spice Chicken
Dinner American

Grilled Five Spice Chicken

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
50 min
Total
420 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Score skin side of each piece of chicken 2 to 3 times, about 1/8-inch deep. Set aside.
  2. 2 Whisk garlic, juice of 1/2 lime, 3 teaspoons fish sauce, 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar, Chinese five-spice powder, 2 teaspoons hot chile paste, ginger, and soy sauce together in a medium bowl until well combined; pour marinade into a resealable plastic bag. Add chicken, coat with marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 6 hours.
  3. 3 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high, indirect heat and lightly oil the grate.
  4. 4 Remove chicken from marinade, shake off excess, and transfer to a plate or baking sheet lined with paper towels. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Reserve marinade in a small bowl.
  5. 5 Whisk together 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar, remaining juice of 1/2 lime, remaining 1 teaspoon fish sauce, and remaining 1 teaspoon hot chile paste in a small bowl until well combined. Set vinegar-lime mixture aside.
  6. 6 Grill chicken, skin-sides down, on the preheated grill for 2 minutes. Flip chicken, brush with reserved marinade, and move to indirect heat. Continue grilling, brushing with marinade, and flipping every 10 to 15 minutes, until browned and meat is no longer pink in the center, about 45 minutes total. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near but not touching the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  7. 7 Drizzle vinegar-lime juice mixture over chicken to serve.

By John Mitzewich

Fast Salmon with a Ginger Glaze
Dinner American

Fast Salmon with a Ginger Glaze

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Season salmon fillets with salt.
  2. 2 Cook salmon on the preheated grill until it easily flakes with a fork, 6 to 8 minutes per side.
  3. 3 Combine water, rice wine vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, chili paste, ginger, and soy sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until barely thickened, about 2 minutes.
  4. 4 Sprinkle basil on top of salmon; spoon glaze over top.

By John Mitzewich

Korean Barbequed Beef
Dinner Korean

Korean Barbequed Beef

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
7 min
Total
82 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Slice beef with the grain into long strips, about 1 1/2 inches wide, and place into a bowl. Stir together the soy sauce, rice wine, sugar, garlic, sesame oil, pepper, and chile paste in a small bowl. Pour one third of this mixture over the beef, and toss to coat. Marinate at least one hour at room temperature, or longer in the refrigerator. Simmer the remaining sauce, and the green onions in a small saucepan for one minute before pouring into a serving dish to cool.
  2. 2 Wash and dry the lettuce, and trim off any large stems. Gently flatten the leaves with the side of a cleaver or large knife. Arrange on a serving dish.
  3. 3 Preheat a grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil grate.
  4. 4 Place grate three inches over the coals. Cook the meat to desired doneness, about three minutes per side for medium rare. Slice against the grain into thin strips.
  5. 5 To serve, each diner places some beef and sauce into a lettuce leaf, folds it into a bundle, and eats it with their fingers.

By HannahKate

Italian Sausage Baby Back Ribs
Dinner Italian

Italian Sausage Baby Back Ribs

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
160 min
Total
240 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Combine fennel seeds, black pepper, sugar, garlic salt, kosher salt, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
  3. 3 Place rib racks on the prepared baking sheet; cut several shallow slits in membranes along backs of ribs with a sharp paring knife. Rub spice rub on both sides of rib racks.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours. Flip and bake until a fork easily inserts between bones, 1 to 1 1/2 hours more. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  5. 5 Bring brown sugar, orange juice, vinegar, orange zest, and hot chili paste to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
  6. 6 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  7. 7 Cut rib racks into individual ribs; toss with glaze in a large bowl until evenly coated. Place ribs on the prepared baking sheet. Reserve any additional glaze in the bowl for basting.
  8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Flip, brush with remaining glaze, and bake until browned, 5 to 10 minutes more.

By John Mitzewich

Protein-Packed Spicy Vegan Quinoa with Edamame
Dinner American

Protein-Packed Spicy Vegan Quinoa with Edamame

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water, quinoa, and vegetable bouillon to a boil in a large pot; stir in edamame, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and bell peppers; cook and stir until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Off heat, stir in soy sauce, cilantro, and chili paste.
  3. 3 Stir onion mixture into quinoa mixture; simmer until excess broth has been absorbed, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.

By HeidiM

Grilled Korean-Style Beef Short Ribs
Dinner Korean

Grilled Korean-Style Beef Short Ribs

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
500 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine pear slices, sherry wine, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, hoisin sauce, chili paste, and sesame oil in a blender; blend until smooth, about 4 minutes.
  2. 2 Arrange ribs in a 9x13-inch baking dish; coat with marinade. Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap; refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
  3. 3 Transfer short ribs to a plate; pat dry with paper towels.
  4. 4 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  5. 5 Cook ribs on the preheated grill until firm, hot, and slightly pink in center, about 4 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).

By John Mitzewich

Grilled Macadamia-Crusted Tuna with Papaya Salsa
Dinner American

Grilled Macadamia-Crusted Tuna with Papaya Salsa

4.8

Prep
45 min
Cook
5 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine papaya, bell pepper, and onion in a medium bowl. Add cilantro, lime juice, garlic, and hot chile paste; toss to combine. Refrigerate salsa until ready to serve.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  3. 3 Whisk eggs in a shallow bowl until smooth. Spread nuts on a shallow plate.
  4. 4 Brush tuna steaks with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper. Dip tuna steaks in beaten eggs and allow excess eggs to run off. Press into macadamia nuts until evenly coated.
  5. 5 Cook tuna steaks on the preheated grill to desired degree of doneness, about 2 minutes per side for medium. Serve with papaya salsa.

By MySensei

Tom Yum Goong Soup
Dinner Thai

Tom Yum Goong Soup

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Trim lemongrass and cut into matchstick-sized pieces.
  2. 2 To make stock: Add reserved shrimp heads and shells to 4 cups water in a pot over medium-low heat; simmer for about 20 minutes. Turn off the heat and let stock sit for another 20 minutes before discarding shells.
  3. 3 Add stock, lemongrass, lime leaves, galangal, chile padi, fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, chile paste, and tom yum soup paste to a large soup pot; bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Lower the heat to medium, then add shrimp, button mushrooms, and straw mushrooms. Simmer until the outsides of shrimp are pink and the centers are opaque, about 10 minutes. Serve immediately.

By Michelle Chen

Kung Pao Chicken
Dinner Chinese

Kung Pao Chicken

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Whisk 1 tablespoon wine, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch in a large glass bowl until smooth. Add chicken pieces and toss to coat. Cover the dish and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Combine remaining 1 tablespoon wine, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a medium bowl. Whisk in chili paste, brown sugar, and vinegar. Add water chestnuts, peanuts, green onions, and garlic and toss to coat.
  4. 4 Transfer water chestnut sauce mixture to a medium skillet. Heat slowly over medium heat until aromatic.
  5. 5 Meanwhile, transfer chicken from marinade into a large skillet; cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
  6. 6 Combine water chestnut mixture and cooked chicken together in one skillet. Adjust heat and simmer until sauce thickens and coats chicken, 1 to 2 minutes.

By Arlena

Spicy Orange Zest Beef
Dinner Chinese

Spicy Orange Zest Beef

4.2

Prep
20 min
Cook
5 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine beef, orange juice, rice vinegar, soy sauce, hot chili paste, brown sugar, and garlic in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
  2. 2 Strain beef in a colander set over a large bowl, allowing beef to drain thoroughly, about 5 minutes. Reserve marinade.
  3. 3 Stir water and cornstarch into the bowl of marinade. Whisk until cornstarch is dissolved, set aside.
  4. 4 Spray skillet with cooking spray and place over high heat. Cook beef for 1 minute without stirring; cook and stir for an additional minute.
  5. 5 Stir in light parts of green onion and orange zest; cook for 30 seconds.
  6. 6 Stir in marinade and green onion tops; cook and stir until beef is no longer pink inside and sauce is reduced and thick, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  7. 7 Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

By John Mitzewich

Good Frickin' Paprika Chicken
Dinner American

Good Frickin' Paprika Chicken

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
200 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk together yogurt, garlic, 3 tablespoons paprika, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon hot chile paste, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl.
  2. 2 Mix in chicken pieces and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 3 hours.
  3. 3 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  4. 4 Remove chicken from the bag and transfer to a plate or baking sheet lined with paper towels. Pat chicken pieces dry with more paper towels. Season with salt.
  5. 5 Combine 1/4 cup olive oil, sherry vinegar, ketchup, 1/8 teaspoon hot chile paste, pinch paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
  6. 6 Grill chicken, skin-side down, on the preheated grill for 4 minutes with grill lid closed.
  7. 7 Turn chicken and grill with lid closed until well-browned and meat is no longer pink in the center, about 6 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh should read 180 degrees F (82 degrees C).
  8. 8 Spoon sherry vinegar mixture over cooked chicken and serve.

By John Mitzewich

Quick Asian Lettuce Wraps
Dinner Asian

Quick Asian Lettuce Wraps

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
32 min
Total
47 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a saucepan combine the water and rice. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes, until water is absorbed. Set aside and keep warm.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Cook the pork, green onions, and garlic for 5 to 7 minutes, or until lightly brown. Add the tofu, carrot, Hoisin, and soy sauce, stirring frequently until heated through. Remove from heat, and stir in the sesame oil and chile paste.
  3. 3 To serve: spoon a small amount of rice into each lettuce leaf, top with the stir-fry mixture, and drizzle with additional soy sauce or hoisin, if desired. Wrap the lettuce leaf to enclose the filling.

By SMACPRODUCTIONS

Bacon and Cranberry Bean Ragout
Dinner American

Bacon and Cranberry Bean Ragout

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook and stir olive oil and bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until bacon is fully cooked and begins to crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain off excess grease, leaving a teaspoon in the pan.
  2. 2 Stir shallots and salt into cooked bacon; cook and stir over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in beans, chicken broth, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until beans begin to swell, 20 to 25 minutes.
  3. 3 Uncover and continue cooking bean and bacon mixture until liquid reduces and beans are tender, 5 to 10 more minutes. Add rosemary, lemon zest, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper. Adjust levels of salt and black pepper. Remove from heat, stir in extra-virgin olive oil, hot chile paste, and fresh herbs.

By John Mitzewich

Nicola's Pad Thai
Dinner Asian

Nicola's Pad Thai

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
510 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Soak uncooked noodles in 8 cups of water until soft, 8 hours or overnight.
  2. 2 Drain rice noodles and set aside.
  3. 3 Whisk together vegetable broth, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, peanut butter, 1 teaspoon fresh cilantro, onion powder, tamarind paste, hot chile paste, garlic powder, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, ground coriander, ground ginger, salt, and ground black pepper in a saucepan.
  4. 4 Heat sauce over medium heat until it bubbles; reduce heat to low, and simmer sauce while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
  5. 5 Heat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large wok over medium heat.
  6. 6 Cook and stir broccoli, carrots, snow peas, water chestnuts, baby corn, mushrooms, and zucchini in the wok until tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
  7. 7 Add the drained noodles and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to vegetables. Cook and stir until noodles are heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
  8. 8 Remove the wok from heat and pour the sauce over vegetables and rice noodles.
  9. 9 Toss to fully coat the vegetables and rice noodles with sauce.
  10. 10 Garnish with peanuts, 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, and paprika.

By Nicole