Vegetable
Pasta with Squash and Brown Butter
Brown butter and sage create a rich, complex sauce in just a few short steps for this simple pasta.
By Katherine Sacks
Pasta with Smoky Pumpkin Cream Sauce
Don't be fooled by the simple ingredient list: the combo of pumpkin purée and heavy cream turns into a luxurious pasta sauce with a rich smokiness thanks to Spanish smoked paprika.
By Anna Stockwell
Pasta with Sausage and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Bitter radicchio, spicy Italian sausage, and sweet sun-dried tomatoes make for a sophisticated pasta with very little effort.
By Mindy Fox
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Warm Up with Potato Soups
When a sweater just doesn't cut it, beat the chill with a potato soup.
By Tommy Werner
Bucatini With Walnut-Parsley Pesto
That parsley in your fridge is lonely! Let it hang with chiles and walnuts for your next weeknight pasta.
By Chris Morocco
Slow-Roasted Char with Fennel Salad
Slow-roasting is the most foolproof way to get perfectly cooked salmon or char on the table tonight.
By Chris Morocco
Eggs with Pickled Shallot and Parsley
You can cook the eggs a day ahead (keep them chilled), but don’t slice until the first guest rings the doorbell.
By Alison Roman
Silver Dollar Latkes
Sure, this recipe can make standard-size latkes, but the minis are just right for noshing while chatting.
By Alison Roman
Firehouse Chicken
Two chicken halves won't fit in a standard 10-inch cast-iron, so this recipe calls for both a pan and a baking sheet. If you have a 14-inch pan, you can go straight from stovetop to oven.
Hot Sausage and Crispy Chard Pizza
Upgrade family pizza night with hot Italian sausage and a healthy dose of greens.
By Chris Morocco
Bitter Greens with Carrots, Turnips, and Oranges
The radicchio delivers nice color, but endive or escarole hearts would be smart substitutions flavorwise.
By Jon Shook & Vinny Dotolo, Animal and Jon & Vinny's, Los Angeles, CA
Mixed Lettuces and Kohlrabi With Creamy Sumac Dressing
Kohlrabi is underappreciated and misunderstood. But we've decided it's got our favorite crunch: sweet, dense, and snappy (think broccoli stem).
By Jon Shook & Vinny Dotolo, Animal and Jon & Vinny's, Los Angeles, CA
Fried Chicken Thighs with Cheesy Grits
If you prefer white-meat chicken, use skinless, boneless breasts that have been cut in half crosswise.
By Alison Roman
Crown Roast of Pork With Lady Apples and Shallots
Want a show-stopping centerpiece roast to feed a holiday dinner crowd? Crown roast is the answer.
By Claire Saffitz
Pastrami and Potato Hash with Fried Eggs
You can substitute braised short rib, pork shoulder, or brisket for the pastrami—if it's fatty and shreddable, it will make a good hash.
Overeater's Tonic
Mint, ginger, fennel, and cayenne are known for their digestive properties. Turn this into a spritzer by using club soda instead of water.
By Brad Leone
Ramen with Smoked Turkey Broth
Check your authenticity meter at the door: This is the speediest, least traditional—and most fun—ramen ever invented.
By Jesse Houston
Portobello and Poblano Enchiladas
Portobello mushrooms add hearty flavor to these creamy vegetarian enchiladas.
By Katherine Sacks