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Rabbit Confit

Rabbit Confit

Apr 18, 2011 4 Comments by  
Filed under entrees | gluten-free | in season | testers choice | venison | game

Fear not. This Bugs Bunny rabbit confit is so delicious, so falling-off-the-bone tender, you’ll soon forget the cartoon. But, please, never forget your manners.

Asparagus Tart

Asparagus Tart

Apr 18, 2011 2 Comments by  
Filed under entertaining | entrees | hors d'oeuvre | lunch | sides | veggies | testers choice | vegetarian

Asparagus spears line up oh-so-perfectly while resting atop an eggy, cheesy filling and a shatteringly crisp buttered phyllo crust. Hello, weeknight indulgence.

Spring Lamb with Rosemary

Spring Lamb with Rosemary

Apr 18, 2011 7 Comments by  
Filed under entrees | gluten-free | lamb | testers choice

This spring lamb recipe is the perfect dish to usher in the warm weather. Nothing but rosemary, garlic, salt, pepper, and a tour of duty in the oven.

Brown Butter Pasta

Brown Butter Pasta

Apr 13, 2011 14 Comments by  
Filed under entrees | pasta and grains | vegetarian

This tempting tangle of fettuccine, brown butter, and eggs makes paltry pantry items seem perfection. Indulge as the situation demands, whether at brunch, lunch, or a late-night supper.

Semolina Gnocchi | <em>Gnocchi di Semola</em>

Semolina Gnocchi | Gnocchi di Semola

Apr 06, 2011 30 Comments by  
Filed under appetizers | entrees | pasta and grains | readers raves | testers choice | vegetarian | weekend projects™

This sexy, simple gnocchi is all Roman La Dolce Vita, made with semolina flour and not potato. See for yourself how seductive it can be.

Carrot Soup with Chicken and Thyme

Carrot Soup with Chicken and Thyme

Apr 04, 2011 16 Comments by  
Filed under chicken | turkey | poultry | entrees | gluten-free | leite's lite™ | lunch | soups | testers choice

The color of happiness, yes? But what’s even more stunning about this soup than its vibrant hue and sweet taste is just how easily and inexpensively it comes together.

Star Anise and Ginger Braised Chicken

Star Anise and Ginger Braised Chicken

Mar 28, 2011 26 Comments by  
Filed under chicken | turkey | poultry | entrees | gluten-free | testers choice | weeknight winners™

This simple, one-pot stovetop braise melds the intoxicating and inimitable aroma of soy, citrus, ginger, and star anise. But don’t take our word for it…

Polenta Layer Cake with Meat Sauce

Polenta Layer Cake with Meat Sauce

Mar 15, 2011 9 Comments by  
Filed under beef | veal | entrees | gluten-free | in season | pasta and grains | testers choice

In this inspired Italian creation, traditional lasagna noodles are supplanted by polenta. Trust us, you’ll feel no guilt nor regret over forsaking custom.

Smoked Paprika and Chickpea Soup

Smoked Paprika and Chickpea Soup

Mar 14, 2011 31 Comments by  
Filed under entrees | gluten-free | in season | leite's lite™ | lunch | readers raves | soups | testers choice | vegan | vegetarian | weeknight winners™

Make this smoky chickpea soup when you’re in a hurry or stranded or feeling frugal–or not. Any way you approach it, it’s bound to become a go-to.

Homemade Corned Beef

Homemade Corned Beef

Mar 14, 2011 38 Comments by  
Filed under beef | veal | entrees | gluten-free

Brisket gets a makeover of sorts when brined, going glam with a classy corned beef look that goes oh so well with a cold beer.

Salt-Baked Red Snapper | <em>Lubina a la Sel</em>

Salt-Baked Red Snapper | Lubina a la Sel

Mar 08, 2011 10 Comments by  
Filed under entertaining | entrees | fish | seafood | gluten-free | leite's lite™ | testers choice | weeknight winners™

Just bury a whole snapper in a heap of wet salt, shove it in the oven, and forget about it for a while. Your reward for such little effort? One of the moistest fish ever.

Mafe | Senegalese Lamb Stew

Mafe | Senegalese Lamb Stew

Mar 02, 2011 14 Comments by  
Filed under entrees | gluten-free | lamb | testers choice

Mafe, a traditional Senegalese stew, is chockfull of chunks of lamb, butternut squash, root vegetables, and cabbage, all happy together in a peanut-tomato sauce.

Root Vegetable Gratin

Root Vegetable Gratin

Mar 01, 2011 12 Comments by  
Filed under entrees | gluten-free | sides | veggies | testers choice | vegetarian | weeknight winners™

This gratin is a great way to hide your veggies. Even from the kids. The hero? Cheese, natch. It’ll have your whole family chowing down.

Moroccan Spiced Salmon

Moroccan Spiced Salmon

Feb 22, 2011 12 Comments by  
Filed under entrees | fish | seafood | gluten-free | leite's lite™ | readers raves | weeknight winners™

Just try to resist these salmon fillets, which exude a come hitherness with a citrus lilt, a beguiling blend of chili powder, cumin, and cinnamon, and a stunning, stunning look.

Personal Pan Lasagna

Personal Pan Lasagna

Feb 14, 2011 31 Comments by  
Filed under entrees | pasta and grains | readers raves | testers choice | weeknight winners™

This loosely defined “lasagna” is a sly little thing, relying just on frozen ravioli, jarred sauce, and shredded cheese. How easy is that?

Lobster Fra Diavolo
 | <em>Aragosta Fra Diavolo</em>

Lobster Fra Diavolo
 | Aragosta Fra Diavolo

Feb 09, 2011 8 Comments by  
Filed under entrees | fish | seafood | pasta and grains | testers choice

This swanky pasta dish, gilded with chunks of sweet, sweet lobster and hints of finely chopped chili, lends a little extravagance to everyday spaghetti.

Roast Chicken for Two, um, Four

Roast Chicken for Two, um, Four

Feb 08, 2011 11 Comments by  
Filed under chicken | turkey | poultry | entrees | gluten-free | testers choice

This sassy roast chicken gets its moist meat and ultra-crisp skin from the two-step process of searing it in a skillet then sliding the whole thing in the oven. Simplicity.

Open Lasagna of Mushrooms, Pine Nuts, and Thyme

Open Lasagna of Mushrooms, Pine Nuts, and Thyme

Feb 07, 2011 14 Comments by  
Filed under entrees | in season | pasta and grains | weeknight winners™

Elegance was never achieved with such ease. Simply stack lasagna noodles with sauteed ‘shrooms and a luxurious cream sauce for a little everyday extravagance.

Spanish Pizza with Chorizo and Peppers

Spanish Pizza with Chorizo and Peppers

Jan 30, 2011 6 Comments by  
Filed under entrees | pork and ham | testers choice

It’s a United Nations of flavor atop this Spanish pizza, where chorizo and Manchego cheese mix with mozzarella, poblano chiles, and red bell peppers.

Peruvian Roast Chicken

Peruvian Roast Chicken

Jan 24, 2011 43 Comments by  
Filed under chicken | turkey | poultry | entrees | gluten-free | leite's lite™ | readers raves | testers choice | weeknight winners™

This bird gets the Peruvian treatment with a rub of garlic and a soak in a marinade spiked with vinegar, wine, paprika, cumin, and oregano. Um…yum.