Every so often, a recipe appears out of nowhere — the culinary equivalent of someone tapping you on the shoulder saying, “You really need to try this.” Not from a centuries-old cookbook or a grandmother in a tiled Istanbul kitchen (though wouldn’t that be lovely),…

Eggplant Parmigiano. Eggplant Parmigiano is a dish that behaves like a side but eats like a main—vegetarian, generous, deeply satisfying, and completely uninterested in being “lightened” into submission. This is Italian cooking at its most honest: fried slices layered with tomato, basil, and just enough…

YOTAM OTTOLENGHI IS MAD FOR CHICKPEAS. AND THIS RECIPE FOR CONFIT OF CHICKPEAS LETS YOU TASTE WHY. This recipe for Chickpea Confit is Yotam Ottolenghi’s masterclass in coaxing out deep, savory flavors from the humble chickpea. It’s slow-cooked in a luxurious bath of olive oil,…

The funny thing about travel is that sometimes the smallest discoveries stay with you longer than the grand monuments. Aboard Scenic Pearl, I spent several wonderful days sailing through Holland and Belgium, exploring places that have drawn travelers for centuries. Scenic takes its food seriously.…

Dumpling Tomato Salad with Chili Crisp Vinaigrette: Summer in a Bowl with a Year-Round Twist Some recipes are instant classics, and the Dumpling Tomato Salad with Chili Crisp Vinaigrette is definitely one of them. Recently highlighted as one of the New York Times’ most popular…

THIS DUTCH BABY MAKES A PERFECT MEATLESS MEAL. To open the oven door and discover the very simple batter I’d put into a cast iron skillet 20 minutes before had emerged as this beautiful pastry ‘shell’ was a moment of both pride and awe.  Previous…

Make this Easy and Healthy Dish in No Time! Oven-Baked Red Snapper is one of our best Costco finds this season. We’ve loved the fish ever since we went on a Mexican vacation and ate it straight from a beachfront grill. So you can imagine…

THIS FRESH SALMON BURGER  TAKES ABOUT AS MUCH TIME AS A BEEF BURGER Picture this: a salmon burger that’s juicy, and full of fresh salmon flavor. It all starts with fresh salmon, part of which is finely ground to create the perfect binder, while the…

You can craft Chef Antonia Lofaso’s delicate Spring Pea Ravioli in less time than you think. Jazzed up with a hint of Chili Oil, lemon zest, and parmesan, this Spring Ravioli is filled with a minty pea and ricotta filling. It’s surprisingly easy to make—especially…

MEATLESS MEALS 101: ROASTED BROCCOLI AND POTATO TACOS WITH FRIED EGGS This Kay Chun recipe came straight from the pages of the New York Times. Every Saturday, the Times publishes a set of 5 recipes to set us up for what to cook that week.…

The richest, creamiest, cheesiest Mac and Cheese is a snap to make. Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food. With its velvety, luscious sauce and its irresistibly gooey, cheddar-cheesy texture, small wonder it’s been one of America’s favorite, easy-to-make dinners for at least 125…

This Toasted Veggie Sandwich makes a great Meatless Monday Meal The colors of this bountiful sandwich alone made it irresistible.  Grilled Bell Peppers, Red Onions, Broccolini, Melted Cheese, and a slather of Chile Lime Mayo with Capers make this toasted baguette sandwich simply irresistible.  But…

Any White Fleshed Fish can make these glorious, meaty Fish Cakes The fish cake is a wonderful way to put fish on the table. Full of flavor, their crispy crust gives them both crunch and character. Originally, this recipe called for Cod.  But as you…

A great addition to your Thanksgiving Table or any table for that matter… With its earthy mushrooms and sweet leeks, this quiche-like tart is a perfect side or perfect for lunch all by itself.  A weekly pilgrimage to Marilee’s Farmstand in Sagaponack, NY is always…