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Fire Cider Tonic

If you find yourself reaching for a cocktail, then suddenly remember you’re doing Dry January, make a batch of fire cider, then turn it into an uplifting tonic.

Of all the sauces I make, this is definitely in the top three for both flavor and utility. Not only does it make delicious Red Chicken Enchiladas, but it’s a perfect base for chili, and it adds a delightful piquancy to most Mexican or southwestern dishes.

A Dozen Ways to Eat Tater Tots Like an Iowan

A tater tot is a great thing. Buffalo tots and tater tot pizza? They're even better.

You Can Make a Great Dinner From the IKEA Grocery Section

Here's how!

"Cromlet" With Wilted Greens and Fennel and Olive Salad

This savory gluten-free vegetarian pancake recipe can be made in the same pan as the wilted greens, maximizing efficiency for a healthy weeknight meal.

Chicken with Crispy Rice

Cook steamed rice “just a little too long,” add a little rendered chicken fat, and watch as the bottom develops a satisfyingly crunchy texture.

Spaghetti with Lots of Kale

You will think this pasta recipe calls for an absurd amount of kale, but it will shrink a ton when cooked.

Shrimp Poke With Pickled Radishes

Double the batch of spicy radish pickles from raw shrimp recipe and use to top sticky ribs, grilled chicken, and fried rice.

Roasted Salmon and Bulgur Salad

Flake baked salmon over roasted turnips and bulgur for a casually chic dish that will make any dinner feel like a party.

Wild Mushroom and Parsnip Ragout

This hearty vegetarian ragout—served on a bed of creamy polenta—gets a boost of rich flavor from umami-packed tomato and miso pastes.

Fluke Poke With Coconut Rice and Pickled Onions

The key to buying fish for this recipe is asking your fishmonger what she would eat raw. Red snapper or black bass are good subs for lean, mild fluke.

Amaya’s Migas

Serve this meatless main—made by frying torn-up tortillas or tortilla chips with eggs, tomatoes, and cheese—for breakfast or whenever you need an authentic Tex-Mex experience.

Charred Chicken With Sweet Potatoes and Oranges

A topping of feta and olives is a salty, bright complement to the caramelized oranges and roasted sweet potatoes in this flavor-packed chicken dinner.

Pork Chop with Apple and Celery Root Salad

Share one double-cut pork chop with the whole family and you get bigger, juicier slices of pork for everyone.

Clams in White Bean Sauce

Any type of medium white beans work for this one-pot dinner. Just make sure to enjoy it with a side of country-style bread for soaking up the lemony, herb-packed sauce.