Dairy
Avocado Cream
An extra smooth, delightfully tangy guacamole.
By Bernardo Bukantz, Luis Serdio, and Roderigo Chávez
Why Your Muffins Need Cream Cheese in Them
Cream cheese—yes, the silky smooth bagel topping—adds a luxurious new layer to any breakfast muffin.
By Matt Duckor
Best-Ever Grilled Cheese
After rigorous scientific testing, we've determined that sandwiches sliced in half on a diagonal actually taste better.
By Alison Roman
Gluten-Free Shells with Beets, Ricotta, and Pistachios
Don't laugh—good gluten-free pastas exist.
By Dawn Perry
Spicy Lamb and Lentils with Herbs
Sauté ground lamb with cooked lentils and plenty of spice for a lightning-fast weeknight dinner—then pile extras into a rice bowl or pita pocket for lunch the next day.
By Alison Roman
Raspberry-Ricotta Cake
Grab fresh spring berries the minute you see them at the market and fold them into this simple, tender cake you'll want to bake all season long.
By Alison Roman
Twice-Baked Potatoes
Double-baking means double the fun—and the indulgence. This hybrid of baked and mashed potatoes is comfort food par excellence.
By Alison Roman
Puffles (Stuffed Puff-Pastry Waffles)
These stuffed waffles couldn't be easier; you don't even have to make batter! They combine the flakiness and flexibility of puff pastry with the golden brown, crispy exterior of a waffle. Use one of the suggested sweet or savory fillings below, or experiment with your favorite flavor combinations to make the puffles of your dreams.
By Rhoda Boone
Root Vegetable Tarte Tatin
This tarte tatin uses a colorful combination of Yukon gold potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, and parsnips. Fresh rosemary and sage add extra autumnal flair. Who needs flowers when you’ve got this holiday centerpiece?
By Inez Valk-Kempthorne
Iceberg and Cabbage Slaw
As any deli aficionado will tell you, shredded lettuce—especially iceberg—is a glorious thing.
By Claire Saffitz
Oven Risotto with Kale Pesto
By Claire Saffitz
Caramelized Garlic, Spinach, and Cheddar Tart
The unsung hero of this dish? The nutty-sweet garlic.
By Inez Valk-Kempthorne
Ribollita with Italian Sausage
A classic ribollita is cooked one day, then reheated and served the next. To do that, just hold back the last croutons so they keep their crunch.
Roast Brussels Sprouts
By Catherine McCord
Spaghetti Pie
By Catherine McCord
Mexican Rice Balls
By Catherine McCord
Mushroom Quesadillas
By Catherine McCord
Apple Applesauce Muffins
By Catherine McCord