Give this American comfort food classic an Italian-American twist with ground beef, Parmesan, basil, and tomato sauce.
Author: Adriana Trigiani
I realize that this seems almost too simple to mention, but it is such a perfect dish, and a good solution to a high-summer extravagance of zucchini and mint. And unlike some pasta dishes, it is light...
Author: Liz Neumark
Author: Suzanne Goin
This blend of onions, scallions, garlic, parsley, bell peppers, and other spices is the foundation for most Haitian dishes, and many Haitians have it in their refrigerator at all times. Even in recipes...
Author: Nadege Fleurimond
Weighing down the chicken puts the skin in close contact with the pan for maximum crispiness and also locks in moisture for super juicy meat.
Author: Carla Lalli Music
This dish is for when a 3 p.m. hang turns into a dinner party or when you've had too long of a day at work. But just because it's comfort food doesn't mean there aren't techniques. They're the same ones...
Author: Andy Baraghani
This modern take on the classic Middle Eastern bulgur and herb salad swaps grains for cauliflower "rice," making it nutritious and gluten-free. Serve it as a side dish for roasted or grilled meats or mix...
Author: Katherine Sacks
This big batch of meatballs is inspired by kofta, the flavor-packed ground meat patties popular throughout the Middle East and North Africa. Stash them in your freezer so you always have the building blocks...
Author: David Tamarkin
Making sure the carrots are tender to their cores before you pull them from the oven makes for a smoother carrot dip.
Author: Ochre Bakery, Detroit, MI
Super-easy to make and packed with flavor. Look for panko in the Asian foods section of the supermarket.
At Maydan the lamb shoulder is cooked sous vide until meltingly tender and then finished in the hearth until crisp and golden brown. We adapted their recipe for the oven to similar effect.
Feel free to use whatever tender herb you like for this pasta (a mix of tarragon, chives, and dill works well).
Author: Andy Baraghani
The ultimate date-night first course: eat it with a knife and fork or eat it with your hands. Either way it's more fun if you share it off the same plate.
Author: Anna Stockwell
This recipe pairs juicy tomatoes with tangy cheese, fresh herbs, and a flaky crust. There isn't a better way to enjoy the flavors of summer.
Author: Andrea Bemis
Look for chayote at supermarkets, Latin markets, and natural foods stores - it's a light-green pear-shaped squash that's mild and crisp.
Author: Norma Shirley
This sauce-developed for our #cook90 initiative-is a kitchen workhorse. Use it to marinate fish, season rice, top a pizza, stir into scrambled eggs, or to add a final punch of flavor to a soup.
Author: David Tamarkin