Bon Appétit

Whole, unpeeled, and roasted to surreal tenderness, shallots are shedding their "always the bridesmaid" status once and for all.

If you only have an 8 1/2x4 1/2" pan, there's no need to go out and get a new one. Simply hold back about 1 3/4 cups batter for later—it makes a mean waffle!

Quick-cooking squid is perfect for a weeknight dinner. Look for it at a reputable fish monger or in your grocer's freezer section.

These pineapple and pork tacos are the original fusion food—a cross between Middle Eastern shawarma and the guajillo-rubbed grilled pork served by Mexican street vendors. The pork needs to marinate four hours.

In a world where chipotle is almost a supermarket staple, it's fair to say that authentic Mexican food has gone mainstream. And we couldn't be happier: We love the complex layering of flavors in real Mexican cooking. Mole, the signature sauce of Mexico, is a particularly delicious example of this trend. The only problem? Traditional mole usually requires a pantry's worth of ingredients and an entire day in the kitchen. Here, we’ve streamlined the ingredient list—and figured out how to make an incredible sauce in a couple of hours. But this simplified version doesn't skimp on flavor. Mexican chocolate adds an intriguing complexity to the smoky, savory sauce. Stir in some cooked, shredded chicken and you've got a whole new go-to chili.

The secret to making this extraordinary spring salad? Remove and fry rotisserie chicken skin for a salty, extra-crispy topping.

We love making this salad with mâche instead of traditional frisée.

This elegant stew can be made up to the point that the farro goes in; cool, then cover and chill up to 2 days.

Serve this with storebought flatbread or go to bonappetit.com/flatbread for Mullen's easy recipe.

Pasilla chile oil wakes up lamb meatballs and cucumber while plenty of yogurt keeps the heat in check.

"Don't dump a bunch of sauce on your crispy skin— you'll ruin it. Put your sauce on the plate and place the fillet on top."—Donald Link

Bolognese is a hearty sauce that needs a toothy, wide noodle like fresh pappardelle, or a sturdy dried shape like rigatoni.—Mike Easton