Glorious party leftovers, Andrew’s excellent idea, and a Chewing The Fat original that turned into one of the richest, jammiest tomato sauces we have ever made. Sometimes dinner begins with abundance. In this case, it began with a beautiful bowl of grape tomatoes, the glorious…

Lo curioso de los viajes es que a veces los descubrimientos más pequeños perduran más que los grandes monumentos. A bordo del Scenic Pearl, uno de los itinerarios más deslumbrantes de Scenic River Cruises, pasé varios días maravillosos navegando por Holanda y Bélgica, explorando lugares que han atraído…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

  “Leftover shrimp”? Not a chance! Ina’s Roasted Shrimp make Quesadillas too good for leftovers. Does anyone ever have leftover shrimp? If anything, when you serve these as appetizers, they’re so addictive, you are more likely to have nothing but a tail leftover.  Then I…