Weeknight Meals

Thin ribbons of Parmigiano-Reggiano carry the mushrooms' meaty robustness through each bite of greens. It might look like a lot of mushrooms when you're putting the salad together, but it allows everyone to have a generous helping.

Left whole and baked, these plump tomatoes encase a soft-cooked egg and romaine pesto. Their interesting presentation is sure to turn some heads.

Corn on the cob is slathered in crema or mayonnaise, topped with cotija cheese, and dusted with cayenne in this classic Mexican street food.

Tortino di patate This dish—which may be the ideal marriage of potatoes and cheese—shows that luxury ingredients like Parmigiano-Reggiano are often at their best when presented in the most straightforward way.

This hearty gratin resembles a savory bread pudding. Tomatoes, aromatic basil, and parmesan cheese give it an Italian flair.

A crisp potato cake would be tempting enough—even without the surprise of garlicky kale sandwiched between its layers.

Food editor Paul Grimes found this elegant mousse, adapted from a recipe in Gourmet's own Bouquet de France written by Samuel Chamberlain, a delicious classic. And the simple procedure means you can enjoy it—preferably with roast beef or a hearty stew—without putting in endless work.

This stew has "family favorite" written all over it. The simplicity of the ingredients, along with its versatility, add
up to a dish that is fabulous for a casual dinner at home or to serve to guests.

With just the right balance of sweetness from the pomegranate juice and sour notes from the sumac, this layering of flavors accomplishes the enviable task of enhancing the flavor of the steak without overpowering it.

The combination of sweet and savory from pears and sausage is just what you want to take the chill off an autumn evening.

Try this Mexican-inspired quiche for brunch, lunch, or dinner—it’s good anytime of day!

The richness of pork is lightened with tangy cabbage for a hearty German-style meal that seems made for autumn.

Aromatic without being spicy, this dish has a touch of the exotic but will please traditionalists, too. The spice paste hits on sweet, hot, salty, and sour, and the lamb is wonderfully tender.

Falling-off-the-bone chicken is cooked in a Chinese-inspired citrus sauce— the source of its reddish-brown color.

The ingredients are simple, but they add up to a main course that's incredibly hearty and satisfying. Cute little lady apples, cooked until soft and almost bursting, bring a luscious sweetness to the chicken and bacon.

Boeuf Vigneronne The definition of rustic, this seductive dish of tender meat, sweet onions, and reduced wine was made for the vintners of Burgundy. Red wine adds a dark, lusty color to draw you into the meaty flavor, which, like a good bottle of wine, only gets better as it ages.

Each spoonful of this French country-style soup delivers the warming taste of sun-ripened tomatoes and luxurious saffron.