Main Dish

This chicken cacciatore recipe starts with bone-in thighs browned skin-side down, then finishes uncovered in the oven so the skin stays crisp while the tomato, wine, and mushroom sauce reduces around it. I keep the liquid below the skin and let the oven handle the Read More

This smothered chicken recipe starts with skin-on thighs seared hard in a cast iron skillet, then buried under slow-caramelized onions and a gravy built from the pan drippings. The chicken finishes in the sauce, so it stays juicy while the gravy thickens around it. Spoon Read More

A spatchcock turkey recipe fixes the one problem that makes roast turkey hard, which is that the breast is done long before the legs. I cut out the backbone, press the bird flat, and roast it hot at 450°F, so the thighs sit at the Read More

This taco casserole recipe turns taco night into one dish, with seasoned beef, black beans, and corn pressed between flour tortillas and two layers of cheddar. The filling simmers until it holds its shape, because loose salsa is what makes the middle collapse into a Read More

This pepper steak recipe leans on three moves more than any sauce ratio: a thin slice across the grain, a cornstarch coat that holds moisture, and a pan hot enough to sear instead of steam. The beef stays soft, the peppers keep a snap, and Read More

Chicken divan is the retro casserole that earns its spot on a weeknight table: tender chicken and broccoli under a creamy, cheesy sauce with a buttery cracker crust. Most versions lean on a can of condensed soup, but this chicken divan recipe builds the sauce Read More

This crack chicken recipe bakes in the oven instead of simmering in a slow cooker, so you get the same creamy ranch, bacon, and cheddar chicken in about 30 minutes of hands-off time. I beat the cream cheese with a splash of broth before it Read More

This chicken spaghetti recipe bakes shredded chicken and spaghetti in a creamy, cheesy sauce until the edges bubble and the top goes golden. A quick flour-and-butter sauce, sharp cheddar, and a can of Ro-tel give it more flavor than the canned-soup version, and the pasta Read More

This smothered pork chops recipe sears the meat first, then finishes it in a quick onion and bacon gravy that clings instead of pooling. The chops stay tender and the gravy turns thick enough to spoon over mashed potatoes or rice. Serve it with creamy Read More

This king ranch chicken casserole layers corn tortillas, shredded chicken, sweet peppers, and a creamy chili-spiced sauce under melted cheddar and Monterey Jack. It bakes up bubbling at the edges and feeds a hungry table of eight without much fuss, and it holds its own Read More