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• Recipes
• Spinach with Raisins and Pine Nuts
  An addictive mélange from Catalonia
• Smoked Trout Crostini
  Easy but sophisticated finger food
• Sesame Noodle Salad with Tofu
  Buckwheat noodles with Asian flavors
• Lentil Salad with Goat Cheese Crostini
  Frenchified legumes for a healthy lunch
• Jicama and Orange Salad
  A quick, simple salad packed with flavor
• Sherry-Tomato Vinaigrette
  Cherry tomatoes and sherry vinegar give this dressing a zing
• Cherry Sugar Fizz
  Sweet and bubbly, with cherries
• Beer Biscuits
  Add some cheddar and it's nearly a meal
• Caramel Sauce
  Creamy, gooey, and sweetens up almost anything
• Black Bean and Plantain Empanadas
  Cheating with frozen puff pastry...
• Apple Turnovers
  Cheating with frozen puff pastry
• Amaretto Chocolate Mousse
  Mexican chocolate and amaretto add a surprising twist
• Prosciutto Palmiers
  Cheating with frozen puff pastry...
• Indian Quinoa Salad
  A great preparation for a favorite grain
• Irish Fix
  A serious drink when you need a Celtic fix
• Jack Rose Cocktail
  Think Shirley Temple for the over-21 crowd
• Jell-O Shot
  Last seen causing debauchery on fraternity row
• Kir
  A classic French apéritif
• Kokam Sharbat
  An Indian iced drink
• Lavender-Scented Fruit Parfait
  Simple yet elegant
• Leap Year Cocktail
  Drink it each February 29
• Lebanese Dressing
  With tahini, lemon, and herbs
• Lemon and Parsley Dressing
  This brightens up a simple green salad
• Lemon Drop
  A candy store classic goes alcoholic
• Lemon Verbena Butter
  A summery herbed butter
• Lemonade
  The classic summer drink
• Lillet Cocktail
  A citrusy blend of Lillet Blanc and gin
• CHOW’s Intense Brownies
  Chewy, cakey, and fudgy
• Maiden’s Prayer
  An old-school sour cocktail
• Mango and Rose Dessert Salad
  A simple, exotic fruit salad
• Marinated Potatoes and Fennel
  Heirloom potato salad with a light vinaigrette
• Mashed Reds
  Creamy mashed red potatoes with chopped herbs
• Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Ginger, Cardamom, and Honey
  Exotic spices warm up sweet potatoes
• Mediterranean Braised Chard
  Pine nuts, olives, and anchovies enliven winter greens
• Mendiants
  Petite chocolate bites with nuts and fruit
• Simple Sweetcorn Cakes with Avocado Salsa
  Tasty and summery
• Grilled Chicken with Chickpea Salad
  An easy yet unexpected weeknight dinner
• Greek Salad with Pan-Fried Haloumi
  Haloumi cheese balances the flavors
• Chocolate Almond Nut Jobs
  Dark chocolate with shards of toasty almonds
• Sweet Yogurt Sundae with Saffron and Pistachios
  A rich dessert or indulgent treat
• Petite Camembert Sandwiches with Leeks and Cremini
  Mini grilled cheese bites
• Jerusalem Artichokes with Walnut and Dill
  A simple preparation for this tasty cool weather veggie
• Kulfi
  A no-fuss version of the Indian frozen dessert
• Neo-Enchiladas Suizas
  Easy and cheesy
• Green Beans with Smoked Bacon
  A big crowd-pleaser (if you're feeding carnivores)
• Linguine with Squash Noodles and Pine Nuts
  Herbs and ricotta salata dress it up
• Cucumber, Olive, and Avocado Tartare with Raita
  A refreshing, cool salad
• Date-Tamarind Chutney
  Easy sweet and sour chutney
• Microwave Crème Brûlée
  The dessert classic goes for a spin in the microwave
• Green Tea and Red Shiso Granita
  Shiso delicious, shiso pretty
• French Toast Sandwiches with Marmalade
  A glamorous dorm-style breakfast
• Frenchified Popcorn
  Give a bag of kernels to a Frenchman ...
• Balsamic Vinegar Dressing
  The salad bowl staple
• Green Chile Pesto
  Pesto with a twist
• Fire-Roasted Eggplant Soup
  Good enough to convert non-eggplant eaters
• Cuban Green Salad with Avocados
  Green salad gets Cuban flair
• Endive with Figs, Blue Cheese, and Pecans
  The classic salad combo turns into an hors d'oeuvre
• Chicken with Chèvre and Figs
  Served with a port reduction sauce
• Sour Cherry and Green Tea Granité
  Tart marries sweet in this summertime refresher
• Spicy Green Rice (Arroz Verde)
  Shares the plate well with grilled meats
• Coconut Tres Leches Cake
  Everyone asks for this recipe
• Mushroom and Pancetta Soup
  An Asian-influenced soup that's light yet rich in flavor
• Salade Lyonnaisey
  A riff on a traditional French salad
• Tandoori Onion Salad
  Eat it as a salad, as a relish, or just as a dip
• Southeast Asian Sweet Coffee
  The original iced coffee
• Sautéed Plantains
  Sweet and savory
• Key Lime Pie
  This is a favorite of a lot of people around here...
• Charles Chocolates Graham Crackers
  From one of our favorite local chocolatiers
• Vanilla Cream
  A rich take on a basic snackie-cake filling
• Charles Chocolates Marshmallows
  From one of our favorite local chocolatiers
• Charles Chocolates S’mores
  A recipe that's become a staff favorite
• Charles Chocolates Bittersweet Chocolate Truffles
  Rich treats in cocoa packages
• Peanut Sauce
  Serve it as a dipping sauce, over cold noodles, or tossed in a salad
• Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette
  With a dose of anchovies
• Blackberry Coulis
  An intensely flavored dessert sauce
• Dijon Vinaigrette
  The original French dressing
• Michelada
  A Mexican-style beer cocktail
• Egg in a Nest
  A childhood favorite
• White Wine Spritzer
  An easy wine cocktail
• Volga Boatman
  Quick and easy 3 ingredient drink
• Watermelon Gazpacho
  A twist on classic gazpacho—watermelon and tomatoes
• Basil Oil
  A versatile dressing for fish or chicken
• Ginger Syrup
  Spices up anything and everything
• Asian Iced Tea
  A Japanese slant on the classic refresher
• Ginger Macadamia Coconut Carrot Cake
  Vegan dessert that's so good you'll never guess it's vegan
• Mint Syrup
  Adds a cooling nip to drinks
• Tequila Mockingbird
  Tequila, crème de menthe, and lime
• Tequila Sunrise
  Invented at the Agua Caliente racetrack
• Thai Coconut Cream in Kabocha Squash (Sangkaya)
  Squash and coconut cream combine to make a playful custard cake
• Baby Arugula Salad with Nectarines and Toasted Hazelnuts
  A salad that can change with the seasons
• Chocolate Cassis Cake with Raspberries
  Whipped cream frosting makes decorating a cakewalk
• Mexican Flag
  A pretty layered drink
• Mimosa
  The classic brunch cocktail
• Salmon en Croûte
  Cheating with frozen puff pastry ...
• Pasta with Shrimp and Chorizo
  Smoky sausage and shrimp make pasta fantastic
• Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts and Double-Smoked Bacon
  A show-stealing side dish
• Old Fashioned
  One of America's oldest cocktails
• Pear Pork
  Pear and pork team up in this great dish
• Bucatini all’Amatriciana
  Slightly spiced tomato sauce with pancetta
• Lemon Verbena Drink
  A light, lemony drink sweetened with honey
• Classic Mashed Potatoes
  Just as they should be: creamy and buttery
• Chicken Cacciatore
  Pollo Alla Cacciatora
• Chocolate Pudding
  Creamy, cool, and chocolaty
• Pork Tenderloin with Spicy Apricot Glaze
  An elegant take on dorm cooking
• Mint and Anardana Chutney
  
• Mongolian Beef Kebabs with Chile Jam
  Skewered meat doused in spicy sauce
• Montaditos with Boquerones and Olive Relish
  White anchovies with olive relish
• Chipotle-Tomato Sauce
  Chipotle and cumin kick up tomato sauce
• Poblano Pesto
  The Italian classic gets a southwestern twist
• Moroccan Majoun
  Marijuana candy, known as love potion in Arabic
• Moules à la Normande
  A cookbook-ready money-shot of mussels
• Mushrooms with Asafetida
  A side dish that packs a punch
• Olive, Tomato, and Millet-Stuffed Zucchini
  A substantial side dish that doubles as a main
• Oven-Roasted Tomatoes
  A delicious addition to many dishes
• Parisian Panino
  A sandwich with some of our favorite ingredients
• Peasant Stew
  A homey dish made with seitan
• Peach Purée
  Sweet, fruity add-in for cocktails
• Peach Upside-Down Polenta Cake with Peach Syrup
  A heavenly dessert
• Peanut-Covered Peanut Butter Cookie Slabs
  Go ahead, go nuts
• Pear, Poire
  Pear eau de vie, pear, and bubbly
• Seitan Piccata
  Hail seitan!
• Icebox Sugar Cookies
  Make a big batch and keep it in the freezer
• Mozzarella, Prosciutto, and Fig Jam Panino
  A sophisticated sandwich
• Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken-Corn Soup with Lovage
  Corn gives a sweet heartiness to this soup
• Guacamole
  You'll never buy it from the store again
• Perfect Margarita
  The one and only true way to make it
• Piccata di Pollo (Chicken Cutlets with Lemon and Caper Sauce)
  A classic chicken preparation
• Pimm’s Cup
  A Wimbledon classic
• Poultry Seasoning
  A basic American-style blend
• El Presidente
  Named for the now-forgotten president of Cuba
• Prune Chutney
  Spice up prunes for an exotic relish
• Pumpkin Butterscotch-Chip Cookies
  A rich buttery flavor and toffeelike sweetness
• Pumpkin Curry
  Curry spices make familiar pumpkin exotic
• Pumpkin Flan
  A tasty take on the custardy dessert
• Pumpkin Pie Spice
  A favorite American spice mixture, pumpkin pie spice is used in autumn pies
• Real Good Meat Loaf
  There can never be too many meat loaf recipes
• Real Tabbouleh
  Lots of chopping, but the payoff is worth it
• Red Onion Marmalade with Bay Leaves
  A sweet-sour chutney with an onion base
• Rice Krispies Treats Birthday Cake
  This childhood staple molds into an impressive cake
• Risotto with Nasturtium Blossoms and Watercress
  Risotto with flowery accents
• Roast Leg of Lamb in an Herb Crust
  Cosciotto in Crosta D'Erbe: a perfect cut for serving a group
• Roasted Elephant Garlic Soup with Grilled Eggplant
  A delicate marriage of sweet and savory
• Salmon and Dill Gravlax
  
• Saltimbocca alla Romana
  Veal with prosciutto and earthy sage
• Sangría
  Spanish punch made with wine and fruit
• Schav (Chilled Polish Sorrel Soup)
  
• Carne Asada
  Build a better burrito with it
• Chicken Chile Verde
  A party dish that's easy to make ahead of time
• Cumin Salt
  Really nice with a margarita
• Cayenne Salt
  Adds subtle spice to a margarita
• Shrimp or Crab Boil Spice Mix
  The perfect seafood seasoning
• Shrimp with Calamint, Garlic, and Red Chiles
  
• Silent Monk
  A divine blend of Bénédictine, Cointreau, and cream
• Silk Stockings
  Tequila, crème de cacao, and cream
• Simple Syrup
  A bar staple
• Skylab
  A potent mix of high-proof rum and fruit
• Slippery Nipple
  The name says it all
• Smooth Operator
  A creamy tropical (alcoholic) slushie
• Snapper Fillet with Asparagus Salad and Soy Dressing
  Crispy seared fish with a tasty mélange of veggies
• Cold Minted Cucumber Soup with Toasted Walnuts
  Yogurt adds a refreshing tang
• Persian-Style Rice with Saffron and Lentils
  The crust on the bottom is the best part
• Dark ‘n’ Stormy
  The Bermudan classic
• Hot Toddy
  Don't ask why "toddy," because no one knows
• Hurricane
  For when you're in a stormy mood
• Indonesian Noodles with Faux Meat
  Mock meat gets a boost from some intense Indonesian flavors
• Fresh Ginger Cake
  Fast and Big Easy
• Saffron Panna Cotta with Bitter Honey
  An intriguing balance of creamy and bitter
• Pseudo Crème Fraîche
  As good as the real thing
• Baked Radicchio and Mozzarella Pasta
  Creamy with nicely bitter notes
• Potato, Quinoa, and Cumin Hash Browns
  A richly flavored version of the classic
• Peppercorn Ice Cream
  A silky base with a pleasant, peppery punch
• Strawberry Syrup
  Makes everything berrylicious
• Savory Onion and Leek Tart
  Inspired by the Alsatian flammenküche
• Butter Lettuce and Pumpkin Seed Salad
  Garlic and apple flavor the vinaigrette
• Herbed Spätzle
  Little dumplings that are great for soaking up sauce
• Herbed Spätzle
  Little dumplings that are great for soaking up sauce
• Panaché
  A beer cocktail with panache
• Arnold Palmer
  An unbeatable combination of iced tea and lemonade
• Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
  Buttermilk tarts up classic mashers
• Molasses and Ginger–Glazed Carrots
  Sweet and warming
• Brown Butterscotch Pie
  A toasty-sweet dessert
• Hot Crab Dip
  Crab cakes deconstructed and topped with cornbread
• Creamed Spinach
  Simple, satisfying, and indulgent
• Cranberry “Spread”
  Maple syrup, red pepper flakes, and candied orange zest make this holiday classic fun
• Candied Pumpkinseeds
  A sweet seasonal snack
• Basic Pie Dough
  3-2-1 dough that's as easy as A-B-C
• Drunken Affogato (Ice Cream Shots)
  Spiked ice cream floats
• Chicken Skewers with Dukkah Crust
  Chicken in a spice mix of nuts and herbs
• Smoked Duck Pizza with Hoisin
  Duck combines with red onion and hoisin
• Rice Crackers with Goat Cheese and Edamame
  An addictive snack
• Roasted Shrimp with Romesco Sauce
  Oven-roasted shrimp pair with a classic Spanish sauce
• Roasted Shrimp with Romesco Sauce
  Oven-roasted shrimp pair with a classic Spanish sauce
• Pollo alla Valdostana
  Chicken cutlets, prosciutto, and fontina in a white wine sauce
• Thanksgiving Sparkler
  Tasty well beyond turkey day
• Easy Pain au Chocolat
  A quick take on the French classic
• Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe, Chile Flakes, and Anchovies
  Elegant and flavorful
• Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Fried Capers
  This quick sauté puts a new spin on sprouts
• Eggnog French Toast
  French toast meets the holidays
• Eggnog Frosting
  A festive frosting for holiday cookies
• White Chocolate–Cranberry Bark
  A festive confection for the holidays
• Port Poached Pears
  Easy, light, and elegant
• Vanilla Poached Pears
  A basic recipe to riff on
• Anchovy-Marinated Olives
  Pair with vodka for an instant cocktail hour
• Coconut-Date Icebox Cookies
  Make a big batch and keep it in the freezer
• Meyer Lemon and Black Pepper Cookies
  Icebox cookies for the subtle sophisticate
• Mexican Chocolate Icebox Cookies
  Mexican chocolate and cayenne lend exotic spice
• Chocolate Toffee Pumpkin Seed Bark
  With a pinch of cayenne
• Molten Walnut Cake
  Nutty, with a hint of spice and a puddinglike center
• Savory Black Sticky Rice
  The ultimate exotic snack food
• Applesauce
  Tart with a hint of sweet
• Flank Steak Salad with Arugula
  Hearty and healthy
• Marinated Mango
  Light and fresh with a nice kick of heat
• Tomatillo Salsa
  A fresh and slightly hot salsa
• Five-Spice Glazed Nuts
  Subtle spice mix adds dimension
• Chai
  Not as sweet as the store-bought, with great spice
• Mussels with Fennel, Lemon, and Belgian Ale
  Slightly bitter ale and briny mussels
• Southern-Style Skillet Cornbread
  With hominy and jalapeño to spice it up
• Cornmeal Fried Catfish with Rémoulade
  Cornmeal adds crunch to this pan-fried fish
• Charles Chocolates Pecan Brownies
  If you like nuts, this recipe is for you
• Baked Ziti with Prosciutto
  Buttery breadcrumbs provide a nice crunchy crust
• Winter Greens Soup
  Hearty yet healthy
• Béchamel Sauce
  A basic recipe for "white sauce"
• Charred Eggplant Salad
  Grilled eggplant teams up with red onions and sweet tomatoes
• Sweet Potato–Star Anise Soup with Ginger Cream
  Deceptively simple, and warming
• Chocolate Brioche Club Sandwich
  Creamy chocolate custard paired with buttery brioche
• Roasted Asparagus with Poached Eggs and Miso Butter
  A simple, refined preparation
• Cauliflower-Parsnip Soup with Beet Crisps
  A deceptively rich yet creamless version
• Sautéed Broccoli Rabe
  Shallots and red chile flakes kick up the flavor
• Rosemary and Garlic Roasted Potatoes
  Crunchy, crusty potatoes with a hint of herbs
• Chianti Butter
  Red wine–flavored butter dresses up everything
• Potato Gratin with Chèvre
  A satisfying side dish
• Vegan Fluffy Buttercream Frosting
  A light and delicious frosting, and it's vegan!
• Basic (Vegan) Chocolate Cupcake
  A fabulous, 100 percent vegan recipe
• Parmigiano–Black Pepper Popcorn
  With extra-virgin olive oil
• Black Sesame and Mustard Popcorn
  An Asian-inspired movie treat
• Spicy Cinnamon-Sugar Popcorn
  With a little chile oil and cinnamon-sugar
• Lavender-Thyme Syrup
  Herbed syrup for anything from iced tea to cocktails
• Beef Tenderloin with Pancetta and Hominy Polenta
  Arguably the best way to make a fillet
• Spiced Rum
  Yo-ho-yo-ho, spiced rum made by thee
• Croissant and Armagnac Bread Pudding
  Extra rich from the croissants
• Roasted Baby Carrots with Marmalade
  Sweet baby carrots ring in spring
• Rhubarb and Strawberry Compote
  A classic pairing with a hint of lemongrass
• Shrimp and Okra Gumbo with Tasso
  Thickened with okra and flavored with ham
• Chicken and Andouille Gumbo
  Smoky sausage and chicken star in this classic
• Roasted Rhubarb Compote
  Orange juice lends a citrusy, floral note
• Bread-and-Butter Radishes
  A sweet, tart, and crisp snack
• Smoked Salmon Tea Sandwiches
  Filled with beets and dill yogurt
• Pickled Radish and Sweet Butter Tea Sandwiches
  With peppery watercress
• Harissa-Marinated Tri-Tip Roast
  Harissa paste spices up this quick preparation
• Cucumber, Hummus, and Lemon Tea Sandwiches
  Nicely crisp and slightly tart
• Pistachio Shortbread
  These buttery, nutty cookies are hard to resist
• Cream Scones
  Perfect with afternoon tea
• Pernod-Marinated Fennel and Apple Tea Sandwiches
  Fresh goat cheese adds a subtle tang
• Crumbly Oat and Apricot Bars
  Sweet, and begging to be served à la mode
• Stuffed Poblanos with Black Beans and Cheese
  Super veggie burrito meets grilled peppers
• Grilled Corn with Cayenne, Lime, and Cotija
  An addictive warm-weather snack
• Oregano Marinade
  Lemony with a punch of herbs
• Grilled Greek Salad
  Grilled onion, tomato, and cheese served with charred romaine
• Oregano-Marinated Grilled Chicken with Charred Lemons
  It's easy to grill a chicken
• Chile-Lime-Tequila Compound Butter
  Adds a peppery kick to anything it tops
• Stuffed Bell Peppers with Feta and Herbs
  Mint, dill, and golden raisins dress up grilled peppers
• Campfire Trout with Herbs and Bacon
  Stuffed with herbs and lemon
• CHOW All-Purpose Baking Mix
  Keep this on hand for pancakes, shortcakes, or drop biscuits
• Strawberry “Shortcake on a Stick”
  Baked over the fire and topped with cream
• Campfire Couscous Salad with Bell Peppers and Mint
  Use leftovers to whip up this cold salad
• Campfire Couscous with Zucchini and Pine Nuts
  Currants dress it up
• Baklava Sundae with Grilled Peaches
  Top with ouzo for a grown-up version
• Lime Pound Cake
  Rich, buttery cake with a hint of citrus
• Mozzarella and Pecorino Ravioli
  Pasta with cheese and more cheese
• Cream Cheese and Chive Scramble with Prosciutto
  Creamy eggs tucked in prosciutto
• Basic Tomato Sauce
  Quick, simple, and flavorful
• Lime-Pineapple Scones
  Cakey scones with a tropical kick
• Basic Pizza Dough
  For more than just pizza
• Sage Brown Butter Sauce
  A delicious and simple fall sauce
• Pasta with Artichoke Pesto
  Artichokes, basil, and ricotta combine for an easy sauce or quick dip
• Pasta with Caramelized Tomatoes and Sausage
  Pair with a green salad for a quick meal
• Electric Iced Tea
  Variation on the Long Island Iced Tea
• Buttermilk and Brown Butter Waffles
  Nutty and indulgent—the perfect breakfast treat
• Pasta with Broccoli, Crispy Prosciutto, and Toasted Breadcrumbs
  Just the right mixture of crisp and crunch
• Snapper Ceviche with Chiles and Herbs
  Orange juice and mint update this classic
• Zucchini Carpaccio with Feta and Pine Nuts
  A beautiful way to use up summer squash
• Sashimi with Soy Sauce, Sesame Seeds, and Chives
  Celebrate top-quality, fresh fish
• Zucchini Blossom Tacos
  Irresistible when topped with Cotija and avocado
• Blackberry Cream Soda
  A summery take on a soda fountain classic
• Pico de Gallo
  The essential salsa for chips and dip
• Salsa Verde
  An elegant sauce of herbs, capers, and garlic
• Tequila Shrimp
  A quick dip in some booze gives these shrimp a nice twist
• Tequila Shrimp and Asadero Quesadillas
  Crispy tortillas, melty cheese, and boozy shrimp
• Baked Snapper with Tomatoes and Olives (Pesce al Forno con Pomodori e Olive Neri)
  A versatile recipe for baking fish
• Porcini Mayonnaise (Maionese di Porcini)
  A perfect accompaniment for fish
• Thai Fighter
  The signature drink at CHOW's SF launch party
• Apricot and Sweet Cherry Pandowdy
  Shards of almond crust make it anything but dowdy
• Bramble
  Our favorite way to drink blackberries
• Crisp Chocolate Chip Cookies
  Thin, buttery cookies loaded with chocolate chips
• Peach, Tomato, and Sweet Onion Salsa
  Summer wrapped up in a no-fuss salsa
• Buttermilk Chicken with Peach-Tomato Salsa
  Perfect for a cookout
• Socca
  A chickpea pancake native to Nice
• Blackberry-Peach Cobbler with Sour Cream Biscuits
  Make it extra-indulgent with a drizzle of cream
• Tropical Fruit Cooler
  Make a pitcher and watch it disappear
• Crunchy Celery and Romaine Heart Salad
  A healthy, light salad for the tender at heart
• Scallops Crudo with Vanilla Salt
  An unexpected combination
• Virgin Bramble
  A Bramble sans alcohol
• Plum Buckle with Pecan Topping
  A twist on this classic
• Leftover Chinese Takeout Rice Pudding
  Lowbrow but good chow
• Mango Margarita
  A tropical twist on the classic
• Paloma
  Like a bubbly margarita
• Cinnamon Syrup
  Spice up your next round of cocktails
• Mint “Limonata”
  A boozy take on Italian lemon soda
• Carmen Amaya
  Created by CHOW columnist Jordan Mackay
• Basic Mayonnaise
  Use it as is or dress it up
• Grown-Up Tuna Salad
  With fennel, lemon, and high-quality tuna
• Thousand Island Dressing
  No, not Russian dressing
• Carrot Slaw
  Dressed with mustard and herbs
• Classic Cobb Salad
  The original composed salad
• Saffron Steamed Plain Basmati Rice (Chelow)
  A foundational recipe in Persian cuisine
• Saffron Steamed Plain Rice: Rice Cooker Method (Chelow ba polow paz)
  A high-tech approach to a traditional Persian dish
• Roasted Fish with Thai Pesto
  Whole fish with an Asian twist
• Five-Spice Roasted Chicken
  With a punch of flavor from an aromatic marinade
• Chicken Stuffed with Spinach and Feta
  Pan-roasted chicken breasts stuffed with Mediterranean flavors
• Orange CHOW-lius
  Our riff on the drink that was a mall rat's staple in the ’80s
• Middle Eastern Lamb Burgers
  Moroccan kefta meets backyard barbecue
• Cucumber and Cumin Yogurt Relish
  Refreshing, with a nice kick of heat
• Pad Kee Mao (Spicy Ground Chicken and Rice Noodles)
  A quick, easy, and satisfying dinner
• Gruyère Tuna Melt
  Take your melt to the next level
• Fresh Thyme Vinaigrette
  An herbaceous dressing
• Real Deal Hot Chocolate
  Indulgent and rich, as it should be
• Amaretto Hot Chocolate
  Nutty and chocolaty all at once
• Apple and Aged Cheddar Grilled Cheese
  A classic snack-time combination gets grilled
• Sautéed Jalapeño and Aged Jack Grilled Cheese
  Spicy, savory, and downright delicious
• Black Forest Ham and Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese
  A ham and cheese intensified
• Sun-Dried Tomato, Parsley, and Manchego Grilled Cheese
  Sandwiched between toasty slices of whole wheat
• Grape and Taleggio Grilled Cheese
  Doused in grappa for a boozy, floral note
• Banana and Fromage Blanc Grilled Cheese
  Cinnamon raisin bread just found two new buddies
• Basic Roasted Beets
  Bring out their earthy, sweet flavor
• Sweet Hot Mustard
  Honey mustard with a kick of heat
• Sweet Hot Mustard and Jarlsberg Grilled Cheese
  Served up on a pretzel roll
• Coconut Hot Chocolate
  Simply decadent, simply delicious
• Double Anise Hot Chocolate
  Star anise and anise seed turn hot chocolate on its head
• Five-Spice Hot Chocolate
  Spiked with orange liqueur
• Royal Icing
  The ultimate icing for decorating cookies
• Basic Caramelized Onions
  They add a savory and sweet note to anything they top
• Asian Pear and Gouda Grilled Cheese
  Melty, sweet, and a little sour from the toasty rye bread
• Puritan’s Pride
  A cranberry cocktail for the teetotalers
• Watercress-Walnut Dip
  A sophisticated starter
• Chile Hot Chocolate
  Hot, spicy, and very chocolaty
• 1621
  A fall cocktail in homage to the first Thanksgiving
• Cranberry Culprit
  Bourbon and amaretto liven up cranberries
• Black Pepper Lavash
  Crackly flatbread spiced up by black pepper
• Preserved Lemon and Bitters Vinaigrette
  Bitters go way beyond cocktails
• Pumpkin Cupcakes with Buttermilk Icing
  A few bites of fall anytime you please
• Turkey Pad See Ew
  Give leftover roasted turkey a second chance
• Chocolate Ding-a-Lings
  An improvement on an old favorite
• Fall Herb Butter
  Spread on the flavors of autumn
• Pan-Roasted Garlic Penne with Quorn
  What the heck is Quorn?
• Red Chile Sauce
  The mother sauce of Border Cuisine
• Creamed Turkey
  An American classic done right
• Mushroom and Fennel Bread Pudding
  Loaded with herbs and pecorino
• Oat and Honey Vodka
  An amazing feat of infusion
• Peppermint Hot Chocolate
  Crushed-up candies lend a minty note
• Full Moon Punch
  A beautiful punch that's eerily strong
• Celery Root and Squash Gratin with Walnut-Thyme Streusel
  Ring in fall with this seasonal gratin
• Buttermilk Icing
  A tangy topper to your favorite cupcake
• Tunisian Lamb and Quince Stew
  Aromatic, spicy, and perfect for blustery fall weather
• Garlicky Croutons
  Intense croutons for your Caesar salad
• Boozy Persimmon Pudding
  Silky pudding cake laced with brandy and orange zest
• Parsley Croutons
  For a crunchy herbed garnish on a soup or salad
• Apple-Chestnut Soup with Parsley Croutons
  A creamless puréed soup that's the essence of fall
• Elder Fashion
  A quick drink that's an instant classic
• BLT Salad
  Chop up the classic sandwich
• Mango Lassi
  Don't call it a smoothie
• Pumpkin Pie with Spiced Crust
  Taking the quintessential Thanksgiving pie to a new level
• Roasted Delicata Squash Salad
  With sherry vinaigrette, spinach, and ricotta salata
• Turkey Hash with Poached Eggs
  A suggestion for your leftovers
• Whole Wheat Sablés
  Buttery cookies with the nutty flavor of whole wheat
• Concord Grape Martini
  Just gin, grape juice, and orange bitters
• Lavender-Infused Gin
  Give this English liquor a Frenchy twist
• Vermouth de Provence
  The herbed spirit gets herbier
• Provençale
  Mouth-watering and savory
• Cranberry and Citrus Sauce
  Tart and sweet all at once
• Stuffing-Stuffed Mushrooms
  A great way to use up leftover Thanksgiving stuffing
• Turkey Mulligatawny Soup
  A rich soup of turkey, rice, and vegetables
• Cornbread and Oyster Stuffing
  So good, it stands on its own
• Chocolate Pecan Pie
  Downright decadent
• Godfather
  A stiff drink, made sweeter with Amaretto
• Turkey Posole a la Guerita
  A delicious posole in minutes
• Double Chocolate–Caramel Cookies
  Thumbprint cookies filled with caramel candies
• Chile-Lime Peanuts
  These beat out bar peanuts any day of the week
• Canelazo
  A warm cinnamon cocktail made with aguardiente
• Spiked Frozen Coffee Shots
  Stay up as you get down
• Gingerbread Cookies
  Soft, chewy, spicy, and full-flavored
• Basic Turkey Stock
  Use the bird's carcass instead of just throwing it away
• Curried Turkey Salad
  Coconut, raisins, and curried yogurt dress up leftover turkey
• Corn with Chèvre and Red Peppers
  A light, Frenchy twist on classic creamed corn
• Sticky Peanut Cookie Bars
  Layers of peanuts, caramel, and chocolate
• Apple Crisp
  
• Truffle-Roasted Chicken
  Five ingredients, one luxurious bird
• Soft-Centred Chocolate Pudding
  Individual servings of rich chocolate goodness
• Bademjan–Incredible Persian Stew
  
• Flank Steak Salad with Arugula
  
• Pistachio Mexican Wedding Cakes
  A buttery, melt-in-your mouth cookie
• Basic Cooked Beans
  A simple preparation for any dried bean
• Pepper-Roasted Cauliflower
  Charred bites seasoned with soy and pepper
• Adzuki Bean Porridge (Zensai)
  A Japanese dessert of adzuki beans and mochi
• Ozoni Soup
  A soothing Japanese soup that takes center stage during New Year's
• Ecuadoran Shrimp Cocktail (Cóctel de Camarones)
  Ceviche meets shrimp cocktail
• Gin Rickey
  Named after a lobbyist
• Almond Butter Hot Chocolate
  You won't need dessert after this
• Caramel Hot Chocolate
  Like drinking a sundae sans ice cream
• Chicory and Arugula Salad with Honey Vinaigrette
  Bitter, sweet, and crunchy
• Toasted Mochi in Seaweed (Norimaki Mochi)
  With soy sauce and seaweed
• Toasted Mochi in Soybean Flour (Kinako Mochi)
  Toasted mochi are rolled in a sweet, nutty coating
• Pigs in a Blanket
  
• Hot and Sour Soup
  One of the most well-known Chinese soups
• Bubbe’s Luchen Kugel
  A noodle version of kugel that's great as a side or for dessert
• Mushroom and Carrot Bulgur
  A humble grain in an easy preparation makes for a great side
• Poor Man’s Lasagne
  
• The Chunnel
  A transporting cocktail
• Bubbe’s Sugar Cookies
  Great for rolled and cut cookies
• Pork Tenderloin with Salsa Verde
  Quick and impressive, paired with a tangy sauce
• Mom’s Dalia
  
• Bichon Frisé
  The Greyhound gone French
• Violette Royale
  
• Elderflower Sidecar
  A twist on the classic
• Peanut Butter–Chocolate Fudge
  Peanut butter cups morph into fudge
• Bitter Widow
  A riff on the Negroni from Salt House
• Gigi
  Channel your inner Frenchy
• Sophisticate
  The Cosmo gets some sophistication
• The Corsican
  A drink of both Italian and French origins
• Angel’s Share
  There's happy hour in heaven too
• Elderflower Royale
  Elderflower and champagne with a touch of bitters
• Girasol
  An exotic cocktail
• Martinique
  Reminiscent of the French Caribbean
• Big Spender
  ... spend a little time with me
• Bellini
  Created at Harry’s Bar in Venice in 1948
• Sparkling Rum Runner
  Here’s a sparkling version you can serve as an apéritif
• Money Green Champagne
  Mint, sugar, and champagne
• Lo Scintillante
  Hard to pronounce, easy to make
• Cucumber-Orange Water
  Cleanse your palate with this simple, refreshing water
• Plum Cake
  
• Grapefruit Bitters
  Campari, vodka, vermouth, and grapefruit make for tart, citrusy bitters
• Sparkling Campari Cocktail
  A bubbly balance of sweet and tart
• Salty Hazelnut Brittle
  Shards of crackly caramel and toasted hazelnuts
• Chicken Paprikash Pressure Cooked
  
• Spiced French Toast with Roasted Pineapple
  An ultrarich version spiked with rum
• Pineapple Granité
  Blended pineapple and orange are frozen into icy granules
• Simple Poached Cod
  Simmered with carrots, potatoes, and shallots
• Chinese XO Scallops with Noodles
  
• Yummy Yum Yeast Rolls Light- Fluffy and Delicious!
  
• Cinnamon-Sugar Chips
  Fried flour tortilla chips sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar
• Toasted Pound Cake with Coffee Sauce
  An addictive pairing
• Garlicky Kale and Spinach Dip
  A pesto-esque dip with kale
• Caramel Sundae with Cinnamon-Sugar Chips
  An adult take on the childhood staple
• Garbo Gargle Cocktail
  A sultry concoction named for the sultry starlet
• French Lentil Soup with Tarragon and Thyme
  Simple, healthy, and warming
• Slushy Blended Margarita
  The slushy cousin of the famous tequila cocktail
• Death in the P.M.
  The name is warning enough
• Filthy Martini
  Why drink it dirty when you can get filthy?
• Affinity
  Like a Scotch martini
• Vanilla Bean Pound Cake
  Tender cake flecked with vanilla
• Hazelnut-Anise Cookies
  Crisp, buttery cookies with a hint of anise
• Sour Cream–Banana Bread
  Moist, tangy bread full of banana flavor
• Butternut Squash–Apple Cake with Ginger Streusel
  
• Vegetable Tagine
  A quick stew of vegetables, Moroccan spices, and chickpeas
• Jerusalem Artichokes with Crispy Prosciutto
  A quick sauté with prosciutto and mint
• Grandma’s Brownies
  
• Rutabaga with Mustard and Scallions
  Toasted mustard seeds give this dish crunch
• Bittersweet Chocolate Frosting
  A simple topping for cookies and cakes
• Classic Daiquiri
  Rum, lime, and sugar
• Friands (chocolate chilli, orange and poppyseed and white choc/raspberry)
  
• Honey-Vanilla Syrup
  Combine with fruit for a quick dessert topping
• Cacio e Pepe Pasta
  Pecorino cheese–and-pepper pasta
• Herbed Peas and Carrots
  A classic side dish done right
• Dutch Baby Pancake
  A pancake that puffs up to incredible heights
• Two-Day Chicken In Mushroom And Onion Sauce
  
• Blue Cheese Dressing
  The tanginess comes from yogurt
• Apple Crisp with Oatmeal Streusel
  Crunchy topping and tender apples
• Red Wine–Parsley Vinaigrette
  A tangy and herby topping for salad
• Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese
  Creamy, extra-tangy mac 'n' cheese
• Asparagus in Lemon-Marjoram Cream
  An unexpected riff on one of our favorite vegetables
• Eggs Florentinesque
  An easier, updated take on the classic
• Caramelized Pears
  Delicious as a topping or on their own
• Macaroni, Carciofi, & Cheese
  
• Tuna Noodle Casserole
  
• Creamy Crispy Thrifty Rotini
  
• Minestrone
  Vegetable soup with pasta and beans
• Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
  Hearty and healthy
• Spicy Cereal and Nut Mix
  Spicy, salty, buttery, and addictive
• Orange Frothy
  Slushy, sweet, and tart all at once
• Marinated Mushrooms
  The longer these fungi sit the better
• Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette
  Popeye's favorite salad
• Irish Cheddar and Stout Fondue
  Perfect for St. Patty's
• Tarragon Frittata with Parmesan
  
• Mom’s Classic Macaroni and Cheese
  
• Glop
  
• Pepper Jack Mac
  
• Sainte-Maure, Basil and Fresh Herb Terrine
  A delicate, flavorful spread
• Milk Chocolate Crêpe Terrine
  Heaven for crêpe-lovers
• Easy Cheesy Macaroni Tuna Casserole
  
• Warm German Potato Salad
  Mustard and vinegar are softened by sugar and beer
• Orange Hard Sauce
  A buttery dessert topping
• Szechuan Roasted Salt and Pepper Mix
  Pungent Szechuan peppercorns combine with salt for a toasty mix
• Indian New Potatoes with Turmeric
  Potatoes go Indian
• Crystallized Blue Borage Blossoms
  Easy-to-make, impressive candied flowers
• Really Easy Mac
  
• Savory Egg Pudding
  A crustless quiche with potatoes, herbs, and leeks
• Douglas Fairbanks
  After the great actor of silent film
• Chocolate Guinness Cupcakes
  Cupcakes for grown-ups
• Almond-Cherry Scones
  
• Homemade Baked Macaroni and Cheese
  
• Roasted Pineapple with Rum
  Great with French toast or over ice cream
• Great Southwestern Mac N Cheese
  
• Carrot, Leek, and Parsley Mash
  Mashed but not mushed
• QUICK & EASY, ALL NATURAL, NO RECIPE, MAC-N-CHEESE
  
• Tofu New York Style Cheese Cake
  
• Cajun Kilbasa Pasta
  
• Bison Bacon Cheeseburger
  Topped with a mess of jalapeños and onions
• Smoked Paprika and Rutabaga Bisque
  Silky bisque spiked with smoky paprika
• Bourbon Steak Sandwich
  With roasted peppers, tarragon mayonnaise, and provolone on crusty ciabatta
• Black Velvet Braised Pork
  
• Pasta Salad with Spinach, Olives, and Mozzarella
  Simple, healthy, and perfect for lunch
• Green Salad with Creamy Horseradish Vinaigrette
  A simple salad with a kick of heat
• Bourbon-Marinated Flank Steak
  A tender, boozy steak that's quick and easy
• Round Robin
  A sweet absinthe cocktail
• Vieux Carré
  A potent cocktail from the Big Easy
• Cajun Pasta
  
• Easiest, Yummiest No Bake Mac & Cheese
  
• Citrus and vermouth marinated sea bass with jalapeno
  
• Hellpaso Hot Wings
  
• Sloppy Hoes
  
• “Dirty Matzoh” Dressing
  Southern and Jewish flavors meld for Passover
• Creamy Horseradish Vinaigrette
  A simple dressing for roasted beets or a green salad
• Basic Roasted Bell Peppers
  A simple recipe for roasting
• Tarragon Mayonnaise
  Homemade mayonnaise spiked with anisey tarragon
• Buffalo Turkey Meatballs
  
• Wilted Greens with Balsamic Fried Eggs
  Tasty anytime from dawn to late night
• Mississippi Praline Macaroons
  A favorite dessert of Southern Passover seders
• Holiday Honey Chicken with Fruit
  Serve with fluffy white rice
• Last ditch dinner