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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 at least three times in our test kitchen, with detailed technique notes, ingredient substitutions, and real-world timing.

Honey Glazed Ham: The Centerpiece Every Holiday Table Needs
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Honey Glazed Ham: The Centerpiece Every Holiday Table Needs

Elena VasquezMarch 31, 2026April 6, 2026

A properly glazed ham is one of those dishes that manages to be both effortless and spectacular. The ham itself…

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17 min read
Classic Carbonara: The Roman Recipe with Only Four Ingredients
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Classic Carbonara: The Roman Recipe with Only Four Ingredients

Rachel SummersMarch 28, 2026March 31, 2026

Carbonara is the ultimate test of a cook’s restraint. Four ingredients. No cream. No garlic. No onion. Just guanciale, Pecorino…

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16 min read
Butter Chicken: Rich, Creamy, and Better Than Any Takeout
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Butter Chicken: Rich, Creamy, and Better Than Any Takeout

Tom NakamuraMarch 26, 2026March 31, 2026

There is a reason butter chicken holds the title of the most ordered Indian dish worldwide. The combination of tender,…

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14 min read
Seafood Paella: Saffron Rice with Shrimp, Mussels, and Chorizo
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Seafood Paella: Saffron Rice with Shrimp, Mussels, and Chorizo

Tom NakamuraMarch 25, 2026March 31, 2026

Authentic seafood paella with saffron-infused bomba rice, shrimp, mussels, Spanish chorizo, and a crispy socarrat crust. Feeds 6 in about an hour.

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13 min read
Lamb Kofta with Homemade Tzatziki and Warm Pita
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Lamb Kofta with Homemade Tzatziki and Warm Pita

Tom NakamuraMarch 23, 2026March 25, 2026

Grilled spiced lamb kofta skewers with homemade tzatziki, quick-pickled red onions, and warm pita. A complete Mediterranean feast in about one hour.

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15 min read
Crispy Sesame Tofu with Stir-Fried Vegetables
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Crispy Sesame Tofu with Stir-Fried Vegetables

Tom NakamuraMarch 22, 2026March 25, 2026

Extra-crispy cornstarch-coated tofu in a sweet chili-sesame glaze with colorful stir-fried vegetables. Vegan, high-protein, ready in under an hour.

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15 min read

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