Shrimp saganaki is one of those dishes that tastes like you fussed over it for an hour, when really it’s…
Main Dishes
Harissa-Roasted Chicken with Pomegranate and Almonds
The first time I made harissa roasted chicken, I burned my thumb pulling the pan out too fast because the…
Crispy Fried Smelt with Bright Lemon Parsley Salad
The first time I made crispy fried smelt, I was shocked at how little convincing it took to eat the…
Baked Ricotta Gnocchi with Brown Butter and Sage
I used to avoid making gnocchi on a weeknight because boiling potatoes, ricing them, and rolling out dough felt like…
Crispy Saffron Chicken with Pomegranate Glaze
The first time I made saffron chicken with pomegranate glaze, I burned the first batch of glaze because I couldn’t…
Spiced Cauliflower Steaks with Tahini Drizzle
There’s a moment when you slice into a whole head of cauliflower and realize it can actually be dinner, not…
Crispy Duck Confit with Bright Cherry Gastrique
The first time I made duck confit with cherry gastrique at home, I couldn’t believe how little actual work was…
Burrata Salad with Charred Stone Fruit and Prosciutto
There’s a two-week window every summer when peaches go from hard as a baseball to perfect, and that’s exactly when…
Chickpea Flour Socca with Caramelized Onions and Ricotta
The first time I made chickpea flour socca, I burned the edges black because I couldn’t believe a batter that…
20-Minute Soy-Glazed Salmon with Sesame and Scallions
Some nights you want something that feels a little special without asking much of you, and that’s exactly where this…