Thinly sliced fennel, celery, and Honeycrisp apple come together to create a salad that’s all texture: crisp, crunchy, and snappy. A bright dressing and Parmesan shavings add richness, making it an easy palate-cleasing dish. The great thing about a neutral, simple salad is that it […]
This spring chicken salad borrows a little from a traditional Caesar salad: crisp lettuce, parmesan, crunchy breadcrumbs, and a bright, creamy dressing that keeps things interesting, but moves in a more spring-like direction, highlighting seasonal produce and encouraging you to use what you have on […]
This Mediterranean Pasta Salad is not about subtlety. It leans briny in every direction: artichokes! olives! pepperoncini! sun-dried tomatoes! All folded into just enough pasta to hold everything together instead of disappearing into it. It’s the kind of salad that wakes up your taste buds. […]
Bright, zesty, nutty, and tangy, this zucchini salad with garlic lemon olive oil and walnuts is everything you want in a side dish. Simple and fresh, but full of flavor, thinly sliced zucchini dressed in a garlic- and lemon zest–infused olive oil meets crunchy toasted […]
It starts with cherry tomatoes blistered in olive oil until they collapse into something jammy and sweet, then layered with anchovy and garlic that melt quietly into the background, leaving behind a trail of depth rather than anything overtly fishy. A splash of balsamic sharpens […]
Learn how to make pommes purée, the classic French mashed potatoes known for their silky texture, rich butter flavor, and perfectly smooth finish. Yes, mashed potatoes are great, but have you ever tried pommes purée? France’s version of the humble, sometimes rustic, sometimes lumpy mashed […]
The onions take their time – softening, collapsing, turning golden, then amber, then the color of old brass. The potatoes follow, breaking down just enough to make the broth velvety without feeling heavy. This caramelized onion potato soup is comforting but luxurious in the way […]
Tahini brings a nutty richness to this roast chicken, while caramelized dates add sweetness and chew, and pomegranate seeds add a pop of crunch. This dish is simple enough for a weeknight dinner yet impressive enough for a dinner party. A classic Middle Eastern pairing, […]
A dish of contrasts: hot and cool, spicy and creamy, this harissa roasted tomatoes with yogurt is simple to put together and looks great on any dinner table. This is a dish I always go back to for a quick dinner (usually sans harissa) or […]
Crispy, juicy chicken wings tossed in garlic butter and Parmesan, served alongside baked baby potatoes, make this simple dish perfect for a weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend at home. Picture this: a snowstorm is tormenting the city, and you’re stuck inside. What do you […]
Take a cauliflower head, rub it with butter, roast until tender but crisp, then plop it onto a bed of tangy crème fraîche. Sounds like dinner? Let’s talk about it. There’s something so simple and satisfying about a whole roasted cauliflower head: crispy at the […]
Cherry tomatoes are burst, then slowly simmered in a deeply aromatic vegetable broth that’s finished with chewy, nutty pearl couscous, making this one-pot Burst Tomato Soup with Pearl Couscous a nourishing, hearty meal for cold winter days. The secret to this delicious and nourishing Burst […]
Meet the side dish that converts every Brussels sprouts skeptic: crispy Brussels sprouts tossed with pancetta and golden Parmesan breadcrumbs. Because it’s about time for a Brussels sprouts rebrand. Let’s be honest – Brussels sprouts have an image problem. The poor little things have been […]
Here’s a recipe that’s the culinary equivalent of a low-maintenance partner: it gives so much and takes so little. In fact, now that I think about it, this Roast Beef with Jalapeño Relish might be too good for you – you don’t deserve it. Nah, […]
With just a handful of ingredients and a smoky, rich sauce, this creamy roasted red pepper pasta is the kind of weeknight-friendly dish you’ll keep on rotation. This creamy roasted red pepper pasta is smoky, silky, and ready in 30 minutes. It’s the kind of […]