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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.

Cacio e Pepe: Three Ingredients, Total Precision
Dinner

Cacio e Pepe: Three Ingredients, Total Precision

Rachel SummersApril 15, 2026

The first time I made cacio e pepe, it clumped. The second time, it broke. The third time, it was…

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17 min read
Mapo Tofu: The Sichuan Classic of Fire and Numbing Spice
Dinner

Mapo Tofu: The Sichuan Classic of Fire and Numbing Spice

Tom NakamuraApril 14, 2026

The first thing you notice is the color. Not red exactly, but something deeper — the color of brick after…

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18 min read
Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Cherry Port Reduction
Dinner

Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Cherry Port Reduction

Rachel SummersApril 12, 2026

The Cold Pan Method Prep: 20 minutes  |  Cook: 25 minutes  |  Rest: 10 minutes  |  Serves 4 Place the…

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18 min read
Cabbage Steaks with Miso Butter and Toasted Sesame
Dinner

Cabbage Steaks with Miso Butter and Toasted Sesame

Tom NakamuraApril 11, 2026

Cabbage Might Be the Most Disrespected Vegetable in the American Kitchen Think about it. When was the last time you…

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18 min read
Tteokbokki: Crispy-Chewy Korean Rice Cakes in Gochujang Sauce
Dinner

Tteokbokki: Crispy-Chewy Korean Rice Cakes in Gochujang Sauce

Tom NakamuraApril 9, 2026

This is the recipe that broke TikTok. Seriously. Search “tteokbokki” on any social platform and you will find thousands of…

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14 min read
Keema Pav: Mumbai’s Spiced Lamb Mince with Buttery Rolls
Dinner

Keema Pav: Mumbai’s Spiced Lamb Mince with Buttery Rolls

Tom NakamuraApril 8, 2026

At ten o’clock on a Thursday night in South Mumbai, the stretch of Mohammad Ali Road between Minara Masjid and…

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14 min read

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