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Category: Dinner

Hearty weeknight and weekend dinner recipes, from 30-minute skillet meals to slow-braised centerpieces. Every recipe is tested in our test kitchen, with detailed technique notes, ingredient substitutions, and real-world timing.

Creamy Mushroom Risotto: A Three-Mushroom Italian Classic
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Creamy Mushroom Risotto: A Three-Mushroom Italian Classic

Rachel SummersPublished: March 5, 2026 · Updated: March 17, 2026

Rich, creamy mushroom risotto made with cremini, shiitake, and dried porcini. Includes the science of starch release, proper risotto technique, and a step-by-step guide to restaurant-quality results at home.

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15 min read
Coconut Kitchri: The Goan Rice-and-Lentil Comfort Bowl
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Coconut Kitchri: The Goan Rice-and-Lentil Comfort Bowl

Rachel SummersPublished: February 28, 2026 · Updated: May 21, 2026

The coconut kitchri recipe has become popular among home cooks seeking both comfort and nourishment in a single dish. Steaming coconut kitchri melts creamy lentils and fluffy rice into a comforting bowl.

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19 min read
Cottage Cheese Renaissance: Five Recipes for the High-Protein Ingredient of 2026
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Cottage Cheese Renaissance: Five Recipes for the High-Protein Ingredient of 2026

Elena VasquezPublished: February 24, 2026 · Updated: May 21, 2026

There is a particular moment when you taste whipped cottage cheese for the first time. You scoop a spoon of…

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17 min read
Birria Tacos: The Jalisco Stew That Became a Quesabirria Phenomenon
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Birria Tacos: The Jalisco Stew That Became a Quesabirria Phenomenon

Rachel SummersPublished: February 19, 2026 · Updated: May 21, 2026

There is a particular moment in eating quesabirria for the first time when you understand the architecture of the dish.…

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18 min read
Simple Tomato Basil Soup with Grilled Cheese
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Simple Tomato Basil Soup with Grilled Cheese

Rachel SummersPublished: February 12, 2026 · Updated: April 24, 2026

A great tomato basil soup recipe starts with quality ingredients. Few things evoke comfort quite like a steaming bowl of…

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9 min read
Cassoulet: The Languedoc Bean and Duck Stew
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Cassoulet: The Languedoc Bean and Duck Stew

Rachel SummersPublished: February 10, 2026 · Updated: June 3, 2026

French Languedoc cassoulet — white beans slow-baked with duck confit, garlic sausage, and breadcrumb crust. The 6-hour winter dish that defines southwest France.

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5 min read

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