Just like every guy needs a great-fitting sport coat, every cook needs a fast way to dress up rice. You can play around with this recipe: Add pine nuts and basil in place of the almonds and parsley, use basmati rice, whatever floats your boat. It’s also terrific with pork, so think of it next time you cook up Double Orange Pork Chops (page 24) or Bobby’s Special Thick-Cut Garlic Pork Chops with Bourbon Glaze (page 87).
Turn humble onions into this thrifty yet luxe pasta dinner.
The silky French vanilla sauce that goes with everything.
An extra-silky filling (no water bath needed!) and a smooth sour cream topping make this the ultimate cheesecake.
Caramelized onions, melty Gruyère, and a deeply savory broth deliver the kind of comfort that doesn’t need improving.
Round out these autumn greens with tart pomegranate seeds, crunchy pepitas, and a shower of Parmesan.
This classic 15-minute sauce is your secret weapon for homemade mac and cheese, chowder, lasagna, and more.
This flexible recipe is all you need to bring this iconic Provençal seafood stew to your table.
This is the type of soup that, at first glance, might seem a little…unexciting. But you’re underestimating the power of mushrooms, which do the heavy lifting.