#red wine vinegar
FromJersey Mike’s Subs:
I’ve grown up in Jersey, but it was in NY that I’m finally trying Jersey Mike’s. Subs are good, but I never crave them and I never get subs for lunch. Today was a different story.
A mini portion of the Super Sub with Mike’s Way without the onions.
Cost: $5.85
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Cast-Iron Roast Chicken with Crispy Potatoes and Watercress Salad
Servings: 4
STUFF
Chicken:
1 3½–4-pound whole chicken
Kosher salt
1½ pounds russet potatoes, scrubbed, thinly sliced crosswise
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon thyme leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Freshly ground black pepper
Salad:
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon best-quality red wine vinegar
½ small garlic clove, finely grated
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
¼ cup olive oil
2 small bunches watercress, tough stems trimmed (about 10 cups)
STEPS
Chicken:
Pat chicken dry with paper towels and season generously with salt, inside and out. (We use 1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt per lb.) Tie legs together with kitchen twine. Let sit 1 hour to allow salt to penetrate, or chill, uncovered, up to 1 day ahead.
Place a rack in upper third of oven and set a 12" cast-iron skillet or 3-qt. enameled cast-iron baking dish on rack. Preheat oven to 425°.
Meanwhile, toss potatoes, butter, thyme, and 1 Tbsp. oil in a large bowl to coat; season with salt and pepper.
Once oven reaches temperature, pat chicken dry with paper towels and lightly coat with half of remaining oil; sprinkle with dry rub, if using. Drizzle remaining oil into hot skillet (this helps keep the chicken from sticking and tearing the skin). Place chicken in the center of skillet and arrange potatoes around. Roast until potatoes are golden brown and crisp and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of breasts registers 155°, 50–60 minutes (temperature will climb to 165° as chicken rests). Let chicken rest in skillet at least 20 minutes and up to 45 minutes.
Transfer chicken to a cutting board and carve. Serve with potatoes.
Salad:
Whisk mustard, vinegar, and garlic in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper, then gradually stream in oil, whisking constantly. Whisk until dressing is emulsified and thick.
Add watercress to dressing, season with more salt and pepper, and gently toss until watercress is evenly coated (you want to be careful not to bruise or wilt greens when tossing, so use a light hand). Pile salad lightly onto plates.
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Instant Pot Vegetable Beef Soup
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 30 min
Servings: 4
STUFF
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef
1 red onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, grated
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
2 dried or fresh bay leaves
1 large carrot, peeled and cut into thick coins
1 (14.5-ounce) can beef stock
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup frozen green beans
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Finely chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Parmesan cheese and crusty bread, for serving (optional)
STEPS
In an electric pressure cooker such as the Instant Pot, turn on the Sauté function and let it preheat until it reads “Hot.” Add olive oil and ground beef and sauté 5 minutes, then add onion and garlic. Let cook another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add tomato paste, soy sauce, oregano, celery seed, and bay leaves and stir, cooking 1 to 2 minutes. Add carrots, beef stock, and diced tomatoes and stir, then lock lid. Pressure-cook on high 20 minutes. Let pressure release naturally or, if you’re in a hurry, carefully flick the valve.
Stir in the frozen peas and green beans; they should thaw immediately. Season with vinegar, salt, and pepper and garnish with parsley. Serve in bowls with optional Parmesan (plus grater) and bread.
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