When this recipe first appeared in the magazine in October 2009, it was made with hollow bucatini noodles. For this version, we switched to ribbony pappardelle. In truth, any pasta would work well.
Port reduces to an intensely fruity, syrupy glaze for the pork loin. You can also omit the port and stir 2 tablespoons unsalted chicken stock into the cherry preserves. Fresh sage or rosemary would work in place of the thyme.
Tagines are one-pot wonders: There are lots of ingredients, but very little needs to be done to them before they go into the pot, and the finished stew always has layers of flavor.
For a healthier spin on classic enchiladas, this dish stuffs reduced-fat sour cream, diced turkey, reduced-fat shredded Swiss cheese and roasted red peppers into corn tortillas and bakes them until bubbly.
Skinless turkey thighs and drumsticks are packed with flavor; they're also low in fat and high in protein and essential minerals like selenium. Deborah Schneider braises the meat in beer until ultratender, then shreds it for tacos. "It's also fabulous in a sandwich," she says.
The ultimate nachos made with Tater Tots in place of corn chips, topped with gooey cheese sauce, charred tomato salsa, crisp chorizo, and fresh vegetables.
