Maple Syrup Snow
Indulge your inner Laura Ingalls Wilder with this charming caramel-like candy made by drizzling maple syrup onto fresh snow. Its provenance may be outdated but its appeal transcends time.
gluten free
Fried Rice With Leftovers
A superlative version of the classic clean-out-the-fridge stir-fry that reinvents leftovers. Beware the optional but addictive jalapeño garlic vinegar.
Chicken Burrito Bowl
Easy. Healthy. And kids are proclaiming these to be better than taco night. Need we say more?!
Sake Steamed Clams
These sake steamed clams from a restaurant chef are easier to prepare than you’d think. Japanese restaurant-worthy food at home.
Roasted Broccoli with Soy Sauce
A simple, quick, easy, cheap side that’s making kids as well as adults demand seconds. Yes, seconds. Of broccoli. You’re welcome.
Old-Fashioned Potato Gratin
This old-fashioned gratin comforts you with everything indulgent could possibly crave in a gratin, namely ample amounts of potatoes, cream, butter, and cheese. Red wine optional.
French Lentil Soup
Hearty, healthy, comforting as heck, and it comes together in a single pot and makes ample leftovers to see you through the rest of the week.
Roast Winter Squash With Blue Cheese
Sweetly caramelized roasted squash is tempered with the earthy funkiness of blue cheese. Stealthy healthy yet luxurious. And still quick and easy.
Moroccan Meatballs ~ Kefta Tagine
So many meatball recipes, so little time—though we strongly suggest you make the time for these intoxicatingly spiced little lovelies.
Roasted Lemon Chicken Thighs
In this simple one-pot supper, chicken thighs are bathed in a sauce that’s informed, though not overwhelmed, by lemon. Warning: You’re gonna wanna spoon that sauce onto everything.
Potatoes With Mexican Chorizo
Easy, authentic, and awesome any time of day, whether accompanied by steaming hot coffee in the morning or cold cerveza any (other) time of day. One of our recipes folks rave about most.
Homemade Thin Mints
Can’t wait for your boxes of Girl Scout Thin Mints to arrive? No worries. We got you with this trusty gluten free recipe.
Homemade Vanilla Extract
If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself. This rich, complex, boozy vanilla extract is no exception.
Homemade Snickers Bars
Know what really satisfies? Making your own gooey, peanutty, caramel-y, milk chocolate-y Snickers candy bars at home.
Catalan Custard ~ Crèma Catalana
This Spanish custard, called crema, is rich, creamy, and simple to make. The custard is made with milk, so it’s lighter. Serve the crema warm.
Homemade Labneh with Za’atar
Soft cheese dreams are made of labneh, which is ultra lush, creamy, and tangy. You may find you need to stop yourself from spreading it on everything.
Swiss Meringue Buttercream
Seductive in that way that only butter and sugar can be, this satiny smooth Swiss meringue buttercream may make you swear off every other frosting recipe. And it’s easy to make. We show you how.
Pork Belly Tacos
Tacos-meet-pork belly. An explosion of sweet, spicy, salty flavors from pork that’s slowly roasted and then fried. Chef Robyn Almodovar likes to call these tacos “a party in your mouth.” What she said.
One Minute Mayonnaise
If velvety, perfectly emulsified, homemade mayo has always seemed like an impossible dream, then read on. Before you know it, you’ll be realizing you never again need to buy store-bought mayo.
Kale Chips
Potato chip fiends, stop your scoffing. We double-dog dare you to make a batch and stop at just one.
How to Make Homemade Whole-Grain Mustard
Easy. Inexpensive. No preservatives. Few ingredients. Ample uses. You may never go back to store-bought mustard.
Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic
Chicken with 40 cloves of garlic is a classic for one reason—it’s damn good. Using chicken thighs ensures the meat remains juicy. Using our trick for quickly peeling garlic makes it hassle free.
White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
What exactly does white chocolate cream cheese frosting taste like? You’re about to find out, you indescribably lucky thing, you.
Curried Roasted Carrots
Easy, easy, easy. Fast, fast, fast. Delicious, delicious, delicious. That’s what we’re hearing from those who’ve made these carrots. Even avowed curry dislikers.
Twice-Baked Potatoes With Bacon and Cheddar
Think of these as an easy mashed potatoes casserole loaded with bacon, Cheddar, and sour cream. Talk about awesome game day grub.