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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.

Indian Chicken Curry From Scratch: The Bloom-and-Bhuna Method
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Indian Chicken Curry From Scratch: The Bloom-and-Bhuna Method

Tom NakamuraPublished: December 8, 2025 · Updated: May 21, 2026

There is a particular smell that comes off an Indian curry base when the spices have bloomed properly in hot…

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Pan-Seared Medium-Rare Steak: The Five-Minute-Per-Side Method
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Pan-Seared Medium-Rare Steak: The Five-Minute-Per-Side Method

Rachel SummersPublished: December 4, 2025 · Updated: May 21, 2026

There is a particular sound that a steak makes when it hits a cast iron skillet that has been preheating…

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12 min read
Simple Weeknight Tacos with Homemade Seasoning
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Simple Weeknight Tacos with Homemade Seasoning

Rachel SummersPublished: December 1, 2025 · Updated: April 24, 2026

Making weeknight tacos from scratch is easier than you think. There is a reason tacos are one of the most…

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10 min read
Mashed Potatoes With the Right Potato: A Yukon Gold Recipe
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Mashed Potatoes With the Right Potato: A Yukon Gold Recipe

Rachel SummersPublished: November 30, 2025 · Updated: May 21, 2026

There is a particular shade of yellow that perfectly mashed Yukon Gold potatoes have. Not the pale cream of Russets,…

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14 min read
Fluffy Dinner Rolls That Melt in Your Mouth
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Fluffy Dinner Rolls That Melt in Your Mouth

Rachel SummersPublished: November 27, 2025 · Updated: April 24, 2026

There is nothing quite like homemade dinner rolls. Soft, pillowy, slightly sweet, with a golden crust that tears open to…

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15 min read
Classic Caesar Salad with Homemade Dressing
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Classic Caesar Salad with Homemade Dressing

Rachel SummersPublished: November 23, 2025 · Updated: April 24, 2026

The Caesar salad is one of those rare dishes that has achieved true iconic status. Born in Tijuana, Mexico in…

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13 min read

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