Pho (or phở) is a Vietnamese staple that’s gained popularity worldwide. You’ve probably seen this essential Vietnamese recipe on restaurant menus, and you may wonder if it’s possible to learn how to make pho at home. Although you won’t need to buy any specialty ingredients to make our pho recipe, making the broth from scratch is a time commitment. It needs to simmer for several hours to gain its deep, aromatic character. But it’s 100% worth it when you take that first sip!

A steaming bowl of Vietnamese pho can be enjoyed anytime, no matter the season. In Vietnam, it is commonly eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner and isn’t necessarily reserved for festive or ceremonial occasions. However, since it takes so long to make, most families have a dedicated recipe that’s passed down between generations. It’s also a popular street food because the rest of the soup is prepared quickly once the broth is ready.

Depending on where you sit down to enjoy a bowl of pho in Vietnam, you might see it served with a wide range of toppings. In northern Hanoi, a bowl of pho will have a translucent broth, thicker rice noodles and minimal toppings. While in southern Ho Chi Minh City, you’ll find a sweeter broth accompanied by an endless flow of fresh herbs and sauces. And in the U.S., you can find both northern and southern-style Vietnamese pho, as well as surprising fusions like pho made with a birria broth.

Forget bland grilled chicken breasts and shake up your dinner routine with this sweet and savory grilled pineapple chicken recipe. Lean chicken breasts soak in a fruity, zippy marinade made with pineapple juice, soy sauce, garlic and fresh ginger until they’re flavorful and super tender. Then the chicken hits the grill alongside fresh pineapple slices until the meat is perfectly tender and the fruit is beautifully caramelized.

We could stop there, but it gets even better with the finishing touches: a drizzle of sticky-sweet sauce and a sprinkle of sliced green onions. The sauce comes together quickly by reducing some of the reserved marinade, so it takes little effort. This healthy grilled chicken recipe is perfect for summer cookouts, casual backyard entertaining or even high-protein meal prepping.

Sometimes, a casserole is more than just a casserole; it’s chicken Divan. This chicken Divan recipe is decadent, delicious and requires very little prep time, thanks to some already-prepared ingredients such as condensed chicken soup, cooked chicken and cooked rice. Even the broccoli is already cut. Easy broccoleasy.

What is chicken Divan?

Chicken Divan, sometimes called chicken broccoli casserole, is a casserole concoction of broccoli, chicken, sherry, a bechamel-style sauce and cheese, created generations ago by Chef Anthony Lagasi of the Divan Parisien restaurant in the former Chatham Hotel in New York City. (The building has since been razed.) No one’s certain exactly when this bubbling-hot casserole was first offered, but it’s listed on a 1943 version of the restaurant’s menu. Lagasi never divulged the exact ingredients, yet the recipe has lived on in countless iterations in cookbooks and kitchens for the past 80 years.