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This is a typical Sichuan technique for dry-frying beef. Unlike most meat stir-fries, the beef is not marinated; instead it is stir-fried immediately then cooked for a few minutes longer to intensify the beef flavors and to give give the meat a slightly chewy texture.

Trouble finding kefir? Plain yogurt—or sour cream thinned with a little water or lime juice—works just as well in this hearty Tex-Mex dish.

Elegant, sweet, and delectable, these are true treats that fit every occasion. Definitely adjust the filling for what ingredients are local and in season where you live, and you’ll have an endlessly surprising dessert.

Stock your fridge with salsa, eggs, and cheese, and keep a bag of day-old tortillas chips around to instantly throw together this filling, comforting, sobering meal.

This simple dish of fresh smashed avocado, ripe heirloom tomato, and perfectly poached eggs is finished delicately with fresh lemon juice, herbs, and sea salt.

You can turn leftover roast chicken or store-bought rotisserie chicken into a hearty soup in about half an hour. Fresh dill and lemon juice bring a nice dose of brightness.

Red wine and bitter lettuce give this low-maintenance risotto a punch of flavor and sophistication.

Serve these easy boiled potatoes with slow cooker corned beef, or any hearty main course.

This fresh slaw is refreshing, tart, crunchy, and wonderful served alongside grilled chicken.

Roasting fish fillets that have been oiled and seasoned is a fail-safe, hands-off technique with a big flavor payoff.

This easy taco dinner has lots of quick tricks: like cooking the pineapple and shrimp on one sheet pan, and then tossing the filling with the same dressing you used to quick-pickle the onions.

Dal tends to firm as it sits, so make sure to add a splash or so of water if you’re reheating it.

Savory fruit toast is the new avocado toast. Other combinations we’re crushing on: lemony yogurt with cucumbers, almond butter and pears.

Salting the citrus draws out some of the juice, which becomes part of the vinaigrette.

Use a hot sauce that isn’t just heat and vinegar but has a personality of its own. We like Frank’s.

The texture of shrimp cooked in the Instant Pot is such a pleasant surprise: You’d think the shrimp might be tough or mushy, but it’s firm, tender, and briny.

This hearty Alsatian classic is perfect for the Instant Pot. The meat is fork-tender, and its fat virtually melts away, adding richness to the sauerkraut and cabbage.

The ingredients of this classic Portuguese soup (namely chorizo, kale, and potatoes) meld beautifully under pressure, so you only need water—no stock—to get a savory, rich broth.

This showstopper is a kaleidoscope of colors, a treasure chest of nutrients . . . yet not a berry to be seen. Winter fruit has its merits: Kiwi is an excellent source of vitamins C and K (the latter is needed for blood clotting), not to mention digestion-enhancing fiber. Reddish-orange persimmons contain twice the dietary fiber of apples, plus more potassium, calcium, iron, manganese, and antioxidants. Cantaloupe and honeydew both provide potassium and are super hydrating—helpful for the winter months when you might be stuck indoors amid dry, re-circulated air. Dressed in a tropical coconut kefir-and-mint vinaigrette, it's a pleasure for all of the senses.

Use this charred tomato-chile salsa to top Egg Shop's Chilaquiles.