Authentic Carne Guisada is a slow-simmered Mexican beef stew made with fork-tender chuck roast in a rich tomato-based gravy. The beef becomes fall-apart tender and the sauce reduces to a glossy, spoonable consistency that is ideal served over rice or wrapped in warm tortillas. Carne Guisada Recipe Ingredients Everything you need is commonly available and … Read more

These oven baked boneless pork chops turn out tender and juicy with a deeply flavored crust. The brown sugar-based rub and a two-step cooking method give you a well-seared exterior while protecting the lean meat from drying out. As a food scientist, I share straightforward techniques—and the common mistakes to avoid—so you can consistently get … Read more

This award-winning Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce Recipe is quick, easy, and perfectly sticky and sweet. It cooks down into a glossy barbecue sauce that caramelizes into a flavorful coating for ribs, chicken, and anything else on the grill. I developed this sauce for fall-off-the-bone spare ribs and quickly started using it on everything. It also … Read more

These banana bread muffins are my go-to recipe for incredibly moist, tender banana bread baked into individual muffins. They stay fresh for days and are made in one bowl with a few simple techniques that prevent toughness. The batter comes together in about 10 minutes, and the result is a soft, fluffy muffin with a … Read more

This is my go-to pork chop seasoning and dry rub. It uses just six pantry spices and comes together in about two minutes. The blend creates a deeply caramelized, flavorful crust and works equally well for pan-frying, grilling, baking or air-frying pork chops. This rub originated in my oven-baked pork chops recipe and was later … Read more

This easy, creamy chicken stroganoff recipe is a one-pan weeknight dinner the whole family will enjoy. Tender chicken thighs, deeply browned mushrooms and a tangy sour cream sauce come together quickly and are perfect spooned over buttery egg noodles. The step that most often determines success with this dish is how you add the sour … Read more

Unique Apple Recipes that go far beyond apple crisp: cozy soups, drinks, savory dinners, pastries, cakes and muffins. This collection also includes freezer-friendly ideas and guidance on which apple to choose for each use. On the first cool morning of September, I want the whole kitchen to smell of apples and brown sugar. Every year … Read more

This classic stuffed green peppers recipe is a cozy weeknight dinner I make again and again. Roasted green bell peppers, slightly charred and tender, cradle a savory mixture of ground beef and rice finished under a blanket of bubbling mozzarella. As a food scientist, I use a couple of small techniques that improve this version … Read more

Peach Blueberry Crisp is my go-to summer dessert every August. Ripe peaches and fresh blueberries cook down into a jammy, fragrant filling, and a thick brown sugar and oat topping bakes into crunchy, golden clumps. It’s simple to make, comfortingly old-fashioned, and a great way to showcase peak-season fruit. Peach Blueberry Crisp Ingredients Below are … Read more

My Italian meatballs are tender, moist, and full of savory flavor. I use torn fresh white bread soaked in milk rather than dry breadcrumbs; fresh bread absorbs more liquid and helps the meatballs become almost melt-in-your-mouth soft. They simmer gently in a thick, rich tomato sauce until perfectly cooked. Ingredients for Italian Meatballs What makes … Read more