Mix cooked farro with some vegetables, as we’ve done here, and you have an easy side dish for dinner or even a light lunch for the week! Just add some chicken or a poached egg for a complete meal. This wheat grain has been a staple since Roman times, and it’s just fun to take something ancient and prepare it for the modern table. When you’re shopping for farro, look for “pearled” or “semi-pearled” on the label, which means the hull has been removed....

When it comes to soup, I like it hearty and loaded with vegetables and this Freekeh Vegetable Soup from the cookbook Sababa: Fresh, Sunny Flavors from My Israeli Kitchen by Adeena Sussman checks all the important boxes for me. “It’s not all palm trees and hot beaches; Tel Aviv has a winter, too, bringing hard rain and strong winds that practically make you beg for a bowl of soup,” Adeena writes in Sababa....

There’s very little in the way of actual cooking that needs to happen, which makes the prep a lot simpler, too. How To Choose a Holiday Ham You have a lot of different choices at the store for buying ham: Whole ham vs. half hamShank vs. buttUnsliced vs. spiral cutBone-in vs. bonelessFully-cooked vs. partially cooked or uncooked For this recipe, and for most holiday occasions, we prefer an un-sliced bone-in half ham, preferably from the shank end....

The lamb roast was succulent—crusty, flavorful char on the outside, pink and tender on the inside. Note that the more fat on the lamb roast, the more likely you’ll have flare-ups when you grill. Flare-ups are okay as long as they are controlled and don’t get out of hand. What Is a Butterfield Leg of Lamb? To make it easier to turn on the grill, I recommend inserting a few metal skewers through the lamb, crosswise and parallel to the surface of the lamb....

Every celebratory occasion in the family, butter chicken made an appearance on the dinner table. I would grunt and nag mom for preferring him more than me—but all of us knew that was all a façade because I would always end up wiping the plate clean. What Is Butter Chicken? Butter chicken is prepared with marinated chicken that’s first grilled and then served in a rich gravy (a.k.a. curry) made with tomato, butter, and a special spice blend as a base....

Video: How to Make Instant Pot Ground Beef Chili Making Instant Pot Chili Using an Instant Pot to make chili isn’t any harder than cooking a pot of chili on the stove. You can sauté and simmer right in the appliance, just you would when cooking on the stovetop. The only difference here is that instead of turning a knob on the stove, you press a few buttons on the Instant Pot....

This recipe is anything but simple. My father, the same dad who has never met a dessert recipe he didn’t want to try, discovered it recently in the New York Times. When we recalled that my brother Eddie’s birthday was coming up, any resistance there may have been to attempting this dessert was dashed. Never mind that on the day of, Ed couldn’t make it for dinner. The die was cast, Le Talleyrand was to be made, birthday boy or no birthday boy....

The key to making a great veggie sandwich is high quality, fresh produce and really good bread. Sad, mealy tomatoes and shredded lettuce are not going to cut it, and neither is squishy white bread. Since this sandwich is fully loaded, it’s important to build your ingredients in the right order. I’ve engineered the layers to prevent soggy bread and help keep the sandwich together as it travels from the plate to your mouth....

Easy Mojo Pork in the Instant Pot The Instant Pot makes pulled pork pretty effortless, but we do have a few tips to make sure you get tender, shreddable mojo pork every time. Note – The instructions are the same if using the Slow Cooker, you’ll just let it cook slow and low for 8-10 hours. Looking for more citrusy pulled pork? Check out our Instant Pot Carnitas! How to serve this cuban flavored pulled pork There are SO many things you can do with this mojo pork!...

If you’re anything like me, you may find yourself falling into a rut of repetitive cooking in the weeks (and even months) after the holiday season. Right now, I’m burned out from hosting, and I’m feeling uninspired by the cabbage and Brussels sprouts at the store (any fresh fruits and produce are pretty limited here in Seattle). It’s been all too easy to fall back on easy family favorites and stay in our cooking comfort zone....

Known as the “original French tumblers,” in part because of their popularity at French bistros, Duralex Picardie glasses are made in France of tempered glass. They come in eight sizes and a variety of colors, but the ones I have and love are the clear 5.63-ounce ones ($20 for a set of six). This size is great for little kids. They’re small enough for little hands, and really the perfect weight – not too heavy or light....

Best Toppings for Chili A bowl of chili just isn’t complete without some toppings, don’t you think? Here are some suggestions for your table: Shredded cheese – a definite MUST!Sour creamDiced avocadoDiced red onionSliced green onionsChopped cilantroTortilla chips What to Serve With Chili Looking for some ideas for what to serve alongside your chili? Wedges of Southern cornbread or garlic knots are an excellent choice. If you’d like to balance your chili with some greens, then mix up a giant bowl of Caesar Salad and let guests help themselves....

Gluten-Free & Grain-Free Pasta If you have been eating gluten and grain-free for a while, but haven’t delved much into the grain-free pasta world, you really must check out Cappello’s pasta! They’ve got fettuccini noodles, which are what we used for our Paleo potsticker noodle bowls, lasagna sheets and gnocchi. While I don’t necessarily recommend buying online through them (only because you have to buy in bulk and I don’t know about you but our freezer doesn’t have room for 10 boxes of pasta), we definitely do recommend you check them out, and pick some up at your local store....

The recipe appears to be a little long, but it’s really just because there are lots of fresh herbs from our herb garden in it. The fresh herbs really make this dish robust, so see past the lengthy list and give this recipe a try! Your taste buds and gut will be glad you did! Get in the kitchen and make this savory dish!