I’m an early riser who works full-time, so by dinner, my brainpower is at a catastrophic low. (If you know, you know.) However, as a health and budget-conscious person, takeout isn’t an option. Instead, I keep a few quick, balanced recipes in my repertoire, ones that include protein, fiber, and multiple colors of the rainbow.
Whether it’s for game day or just a slow Sunday with the family, crock-pot barbecue ribs make everything unbelievably easy. “Ribs do really well in the slow cooker, and you can always stick them under the broiler in the end to crisp them up,” Laidlaw said. Laidlaw’s recipe recommends cooking the ribs on a low
It’s tempting to order take-out or make a frozen pizza for dinner, but making a restaurant-quality dish at home isn’t as much of a hassle as you might think. Just ask chef and Food Network star Alex Guarnaschelli. When I interviewed her in February 2021, she told me cauliflower “steak” is one of her go-to
