Marinades are usually acid-oil blends used not only to flavour but also to tenderize meats. Use overnight on marinating steaks to tenderize and on grilling steaks or chicken overnight. Or use for just a few minutes or up to 1 day to add flavour.
Be sure to trim the excess fat off the chops, which causes flare-ups that will char them.
Measure out green beans by the handful. Four handfuls make about 12 oz (375 g).
From start to finish, these fillets are ready in less than 15 minutes, so begin by baking squash slices in the oven, then putting on a pot of water for cooking rice. Other thin fish fillets are equally good.
You can assemble this versatile side dish hours in advance and cook it just before serving. It requires only a few minutes of attention at the end, when the carrots are browning.
This tasty recipe is no fuss. In fact, you just toss and bake. These vegetables are equally delicious served at room temperature. Make this dish your own by adjusting the amount of each vegetable to your liking, such as adding more beets and using fewer parsnips. You need 12 cups prepared raw vegetables for six people.
Browning the chicken and cooking the biryani in the same pan keeps cleanup to a minimum and infuses the rice with flavour.