I don't consider myself a baker, but I do enjoy baking shows like The Great British Bake-Off. And sometimes on a rainy afternoon, I get inspired to have...
Everyone should know how to roast a chicken. It's a life skill that should be taught to small children at school. The ability to properly prepare a moist...
At my house, I put all the fillings on the table and let everyone build their own tacos-they can choose their favorite combinations, so it's more fun and...
Though I'm all for high- quality prepared sauces and such to use as shortcuts, I've never found a bottled vegan barbecue sauce I really like. But this...
Chicken makes a great alternative for thick, juicy burgers. Add some shredded veggies and a tangy Greek yogurt sauce, and you've got a dinner the whole...
Caldo verde means "green broth" in Portuguese, and it is Portugal's unofficial national dish. This beautiful green soup is technically a hot smoothie,...
I use my favorite no-churn ice-cream recipe in these ice-cream sandwiches which makes them really quick and easy. You could use your own favorite ice-cream;...
Two warnings about these cookies: Don't give them to young children before bedtime and don't leave them lying around, if you want any left for yourself....
Use the flavorful shredded chicken in soups, sandwiches and salads. You can freeze the chicken stock in airtight containers for up to 3 months. Thaw it...
Fishcakes, like cakes of beef, would be nice served with a salad of beets and some horseradish or herb crème fraîche. Or with slaw and a spoonful of...
I used to be put off poaching chicken as I feared it was more complicated than my simple fried version. But it's actually much easier, because while the...
Almond butter is a staple in my pantry and in my diet. It's high in protein, easy to tote around, and so, so good. Here, it serves as the primary ingredient...
This deliciously sweet loaf is perfect to grab and go for breakfast, but works as well for an easy summer dessert, and it's gluten free and grain free...
This versatile marinade works on everything from eggplant to chicken breasts. Vary ingredients with the seasons, changing up the herbs as you see fit....
By constantly stirring the mixture, you'll end up with luscious, velvety smooth curd. Store lemon curd in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator...
This salad looks great using mixed color and sized tomatoes. The simple feta dressing keeps well for up to two weeks in a jar in the refrigerator. Dress...
Take crispy chickpeas to the extreme with this recipe of battered, fried garbanzos spiked with Thai basil, Sichuan peppercorns, and a host of fragrant...
Cider vinegar, honey, and bone broth mixed with fresh or frozen cherries makes a sweet, sour, and deeply savory sauce that pairs well with easy broiled...
When we lived in San Diego, we used to walk through dozens of neighborhoods where we found fig, pomegranate, and citrus trees everywhere. Nothing beats...
Grilled corn is one of the easiest way to do summer right. Some recipes will have you soak the corn in salt water before grilling, but for husked corn,...
The most popular person at any Japanese street festival is the yakisoba guy. Standing at a small cart with a hot griddle, he wears a twisted hair band...
If you were a sporty type at school, you may remember those little orange slices that were given out at half time during matches. A momentary respite from...
When I traveled to Sicily, I must have eaten no fewer than ten versions of eggplant caponata, and I never got sick of it! I also learned about the agrodolce-or...
Wild salmon tops the list of fish that are high in omega-3 and low in mercury. So swap out farmed salmon, which contains food dyes, for the real thing....
These yummy vegan cookies are free of butter, added sugar, and even eggs-the peanut butter and applesauce hold them together. But trust me when I say you...
While brandy is the traditional partner for fruit cake, you could also try using a dessert sherry such as Pedro Ximénez. It's an intensely sweet, dark...
Homemade mayo, much like hollandaise sauce, takes a little practice to get the knack. It's like learning to ride a bicycle-once you've mastered the technique,...
This is a light pasta dish, filled with ribbons of fresh chard and tossed with a little garlic-infused butter and balsamic vinegar. Toasted hazelnuts impart...
This soup is a terrific choice for those over sixty, as it's abundant in nutrients one especially needs later in life. These include healthy plant protein...
Of course, you can just roast a chunk of pork loin and spoon tapenade over it, but when you stuff the tapenade inside the roast, it will look all swirled...