959 tender recipes

New Orleans-style artichoke oyster soup built on a shallot-butter roux with cayenne, Tabasco, and oyster liquor. Oysters simmer exactly 5 minutes to stay tender, finished with whipped cream.

German Brussels sprouts simmered in beer until tender, drained, and tossed with butter and salt. A traditional Bavarian side dish where the beer adds malty sweetness and tames the bitterness.

Fiery chili soup with seared lamb, white hominy, green and red chili peppers, and crushed juniper berries. A hearty, spicy Southwestern-style stew simmered until the lamb is fork-tender.

Mexican wedding cookies (polvorones) made with butter, finely chopped pecans, vanilla, and a hint of cinnamon, rolled in powdered sugar while still warm. Tender, crumbly, and melt-in-your-mouth.

Tender smoked turkey breast baked low and slow, then glazed with a sweet-tangy homemade apricot mustard made from preserves, cider vinegar and coarse whole-grain mustard. Feeds a crowd.

Rich bacon-studded carbonara sauce with creamy Parmesan and silky egg yolks that coat every strand of pasta. Add tender chicken for a hearty twist on classic Italian comfort food.

This is by far the juiciest chicken dinner recipe I've ever tried. The chicken is breaded and then baked with butter resulting in moist and tender chicken with simple flavors.

Tender squid poached for 30 seconds in white wine, lemon, and garlic, then chilled in its marinade. A light, bright Mediterranean-style appetizer or cold pasta topping ready in minutes.

Tender marinated beef and crisp asparagus stir-fried with pungent fermented black beans and garlic in a savory cornstarch gravy. A classic Chinese takeout dish made from scratch at home.

Elegant stir-fried king crab with tender mushrooms and crisp snow peas in a light ginger sauce. This Chinese seafood dish is ready in 45 minutes, perfect over brown rice.

A traditional English pot roast marinated 24 hours in spiced vinegar, then seared and braised low and slow until fork-tender. Just 7 simple ingredients for a hearty beef dinner.

Tender carrots braised in dark beer with butter and a touch of sugar. This German-inspired side dish is hearty, earthy, and ready in 40 minutes with just 5 ingredients.

Pan-browned pork chops baked in a luscious cream cheese and Parmesan sauce until fork-tender. Rich, savory, and surprisingly simple, this is a one-dish dinner that never disappoints.

Boned lamb shoulder stuffed with herbed sausage, rolled, and slow-cooked over carrots, celery, and onions until fall-apart tender. Set it and forget it for 10 to 12 hours.

Saffron and turmeric-rubbed chicken marinates overnight, then simmers until tender in a thick, golden sauce with olives and pickled lemons. A Moroccan tagine-style feast that feeds a crowd.

Creamy avocado and crispy bacon blanket tender chicken in this 30-minute baked dish. Fresh ginger and sautéed onions bring warmth to the silky sauce. A show-stopping weeknight dinner.