Besides their clear health benefits, vegetable soups are the perfect canvas for what's in season. This time of year, there's nothing better than hearty,...
This classic French regional tart of good Gruyère and "melted" onions, bound with a savory custard, is one of my favorites. For an interesting variation,...
This garlicky soup is a snap to pull together, and most of the ingredients are basic pantry staples. The whole thing is ready in about an hour, but the...
This popular Sicilian salad is made with blood oranges when they are in season, but navel oranges work just as well. I like to bring the salad to the table...
Cooler weather calls for warming meals. What's better than grilled cheese and soup when you're in a hurry? Instead of the usual tomato, try this carrot...
This chowder is a great change of pace from the creamy New England version. With its base of stock and tomatoes, rather than roux and cream, it's lighter...
Packaged stewing beef is often made up of irregularly shaped pieces from different cuts, so I cut my own stew meat using a boneless chuck roast or two...
If you like, a drizzle of white truffle oil just before serving makes this soup especially fragrant and luxurious. For the mushrooms, try a mix of half...
When buying spinach, look for leaves that are uniformly green and crisp. Avoid those that are wilted, excessively wet, or yellowed. Fresh spinach can be...
This is one of the most requested recipes at Oleana, thanks in no small part to the fresh herbs, which make each bite an explosion of flavor. Don't be...
This recipe may look fussy, but it's actually feasible for a weeknight. The luscious sweet pea purée comes together quickly, and the pancetta bakes while...
Silky tomato soup is like the little black dress of soups. Unadorned and paired with a grilled cheese sandwich, it's a comforting lunch. Dressed up with...
Classic Italian flavors combine in the satisfying, yet surprisingly light-tasting soup. Rich broth, white wine, creamy beans, and hearty meatballs unite...
If there's anything that's literally short and sweet, it's corn season. So when sweet summer corn is available, eat it almost every day! This salad gets...
The best recipe for Carbonara spaghetti is here! List of ingredients for Carbonara and step by Step instructions on how to make Italian Carbonara pasta...
Cream sauces go well with all kinds of pasta shapes, but I especially like how this sauce holds up to a hearty flat ribbon pasta. Ricotta salata is a smooth,...
This variation on a Caprese salad is a Di Bruno Bros. classic. Serve it with grilled bread, olives, and Prosecco for a light appetizer or a summery lunch....
A tablespoon of ginger gives a nice, throat-warming heat to this soup, which tastes best if it sits in the fridge several hours or overnight. More soup...
If you're looking for a soup that bridges the seasons, this comforting dish fits the bill. An ample amount of chicken makes it a satisfying dinner, while...
In this refreshing salad, cool, crisp endive and apple pair well with peppery watercress and tangy lemon-shallot dressing. Fresh chervil, parsley, tarragon,...
This vegetable specialty takes its name from the glazed earthenware dish in which it is traditionally baked. This recipe may be assembled, wrapped tightly,...
Smoking mushrooms on the grill imparts them with depth and complexity. The rich, creamy filling of mayonnaise, sour cream, sharp white cheddar, and Monterey...
In this version of pasta alla boscaiola, there are porcini and chanterelles mushrooms, onion - which I've been matching with mushrooms lately, tomato...
Consider this a guide to building a mixed green salad and use whichever leaves are available at the grocery store or farmers' market. I love to add fresh...
Made with some of summer's juiciest fruits and vegetables, this vibrant salad is as refreshing as it is nutritious. For the prettiest presentation, use...
Freshly made pesto adds body and richness to this soup. During the summer, when basil is plentiful and well priced, make up a double or triple batch of...
This salad is satisfying enough to work as a main course, but if you're expecting weeknight dinner guests, take the "small plates" approach and serve it...
In this take on gefilte fish, subbing salmon for the usual carp or whitefish makes a traditionally demanding preparation far more approachable. Served...
Crisp and somewhat bitter when raw, Belgian endive develops a mellow, slightly nutty flavor when cooked. Pair it with sautéed apples, rounds of hazelnut-coated...
This soup is smooth and delicate, and its elegant celery leaf garnish makes it a perfect first course for a dinner party. Adding celery root (a relative...