Penne all’arrabbiata is a classic of Roman home cooking. The name means “angry style,” a nod to the chili heat that makes your lips tingle and your cheeks flush. The dish is simple: tube-shaped penne tossed in a sauce of garlic, olive oil, dried chili, and ripe tomatoes. The sauce tastes far bigger than its…
Chicken Madeira is a one-skillet dinner popularized by The Cheesecake Factory. Thin chicken cutlets are seared until golden, then simmered in a glossy sauce of mushrooms, onion, beef stock, and Madeira, a fortified wine from the Portuguese island of the same name. Tender asparagus spears and a blanket of melted mozzarella finish the dish. The…
Beef teriyaki is a Japanese-inspired dish built on one simple idea: thin strips of tender beef coated in a sweet, salty, glossy glaze. The name combines “teri,” meaning shine, and “yaki,” meaning grilled or pan-cooked, which describes the result perfectly. As the sauce simmers, it turns lacquered and clingy, wrapping every bite in a rich…
Marry Me Chicken Orzo is a skillet dinner that takes the flavors of the viral “Marry Me” chicken and turns them into a complete meal. Instead of serving creamy chicken over a separate side of pasta or rice, the orzo cooks right in the pan. It soaks up the stock and seasonings as it softens….
Chicken pot pie pasta takes everything people love about a classic pot pie and puts it in one skillet. You get the creamy, herb-scented filling, the tender chicken and the sweet peas and carrots, all tossed with egg noodles instead of tucked under pastry. There’s no dough to roll out, no pie dish to fuss…
Italian pasta salad is a chilled dish of short pasta tossed with crunchy vegetables, salty olives, soft cheese, and a sharp, herby vinaigrette. Think of an antipasto platter folded into a big bowl of noodles. Every forkful is a little different: a burst of tomato, a crisp bite of cucumber, a tangy pepperoncini, or a…
Chicken Bryan is one of the most popular dishes at Carrabba’s Italian Grill, and this homemade version brings its flavors to your own table. A chicken breast is marinated briefly in lemon, garlic, and Italian herbs, then grilled until juicy. It is finished with a glossy lemon-butter sauce and topped with tangy goat cheese and…
Chicken scampi is one of those Olive Garden dishes that regulars order without even glancing at the menu. It pairs golden, lightly breaded chicken strips with delicate angel hair pasta and a tangle of sautéed peppers and onions, all wrapped in a silky sauce made from garlic, white wine, and cream. Despite the name, it…
This dish is a from-scratch take on one of America’s most beloved fast-food chicken nuggets. The magic behind the original comes down to two things: a pickle-based marinade that tenderizes the meat and infuses it with a subtle tang, and a lightly sweetened flour coating that fries up into a golden, crackly shell. Bite-sized pieces…
Chipotle Barbacoa is a smoky, tangy, fall-apart-tender shredded beef dish inspired by the popular protein option served at Chipotle Mexican Grill. At its core, it’s a slow-braised beef recipe where a tough, well-marbled cut is simmered for hours in a spiced chile sauce until it becomes soft enough to pull apart with a fork. The…