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Pasta with 10-Minute Pesto
Blanching fresh basil leaves before blending is the key to this vibrant, ultra-herby pesto. Perfect for pasta, it also dresses up pizza, scrambled eggs, and more.
By Mindy Fox
Crispy Chicken Sandwich with Buttermilk Slaw and Herbed Mayo
This extra-crispy sandwich gets a double hit of heat from a tangy Tabasco brine and a cayenne-spiked coating.
By Katherine Sacks
Sole Meuniere With Rice Pilaf
This classic French bistro preparation pairs lightly breaded fish with a succulent brown butter and lemon pan sauce.
Butter-Roasted Turkey Breasts
Bone-in turkey breasts are easy to find, and as impressive as a whole bird when you roast them in butter and herbs.
By Alison Roman
Roberta's Pizza Dough
This pizza dough recipe can be made with storebought active dry yeast or fresh yeast. It makes enough for two 12-inch pizzas. For the best flavor and texture, be sure to stash the the dough in your refrigerator for at least 24 and up to 48 hours before using.
By Carlo Mirarchi, Brandon Hoy, Chris Parachini, and Katherine Wheelock
Chipotle-Glazed Ribs
The secret to these ribs is the stunning glaze—these have great depth of flavor with a beautiful hit of sweetness and spice. Marinate them overnight for best results!
By Donna Hay
Green Posole with Cod and Cilantro
This light and brothy stew is just the thing for crisp autumn nights.
By Chris Morocco
Rib Eye With Bone Marrow and Radish Salad
Make sure the butcher cuts the marrow bone in half for you.
By Alison Roman
Sour Cream Biscuits With Sausage Gravy
Repeatedly folding and rolling the biscuit dough yields lots of flaky, individuated layers that pull apart neatly when you eat them.
By Natalie Chanin & Butch Anthony
Crispy Pork Lettuce Wraps
Sweet and spicy pork belly lettuce wraps—served with a refreshing cucumber salad—are a cool, crunchy dinner for sweltering August nights.
By Alison Roman
Duck Ragù with Creamy Polenta
Editor's note: Ask your butcher to cut your whole duck into breast and leg parts for you. If you can't find amaranth, swap in another leafy green, like baby arugula or spinach.
By Donna Hay
Seafood Stew for Two
How to pull off an elegant, effortless date night? Make the rich seafood broth the day before, then sear a couple pieces of fish and reheat the stew during the cocktail hour.
By Alison Roman
Chicken-Leg Confit With Potatoes and Escarole
Make this elegant meal for two your next date-night-in.
By Alison Roman
The BA Smash Burger
Ground chuck is a great all-purpose, buy-it-anywhere choice for burgers. But if you want to get ambitious and blend, say, chuck with ground short rib or brisket, we say go for it.
By Adam Rapoport
Roast Chickens and Sausages for a Crowd
One of the centerpieces of Butch Anthony's outdoor dining room is a massive firepit-grill outfitted with vintage Dutch ovens, which were buried in embers to cook these chickens. We've adapted the method for a regular oven.
By Natalie Chanin & Butch Anthony
Fresh Herb Falafel
Make your next party a falafel party with this irresistible recipe.
By Sarit Packer and Itamar Srulovich
Mushroom and Burrata Lasagnette
This indulgent vegetarian dish makes enough for two with seconds for each (trust us, you’re going to want seconds).
By Alison Roman