Serious Eats Roundup: Cod, Curry, and Chiles

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Curried Udon Noodle Stir-Fry
This Japanese curry dish mixes flavorful spices with udon noodles and broccoli.

Roasted Beet Salad with Guajilo Chile Dressing
This unique take on beets looks to Mexico instead of France.

Packets of Cod ...

Cooking in a Bag: Cod with Mussels and Saffron-infused Wine

I’ve only recently reached a point where I’m ever so slightly bored with cooking. Don’t worry--it’s only a very subtle, mild boredom, easily fixed. But it’s there, and it’s a stage I’m sure many cooks experience periodically. What compels me to make the same old dish again? And even if I use new ingredients, isn’t it still the same technique? I’m a qualified saute-er, I can braise successfull...