Tuscan Bean Minestrone Soup with Basil Parsley Pesto

Serves about 8 people Author Notes Here is my twist on the classic basil pesto! Honey is the secret ingredient. Using both lemon juice and zest adds real zing to the flavor of the basil and parsley. Minestrone means BIG SOUP in Italian and this fits the description perfectly. The zucchini is sautéed separately and

Aloo Gosht (Pakistani Beef and Potato Stew)

Prep time 10 minutes Cook time 1 hour 40 minutes Serves 6 Author Notes This is classic winter comfort food – it’s easy to throw together and will make the house smell wonderful as it simmers, and the warm spices make it a welcome alternative to American beef stew. It’s not exactly a weeknight dish

Turkish Farmers soup

Serves 4 Author Notes I play an obscure Turkish instrument and my music teacher is a very demanding man (as his children were quick to tell me when I started taking lessons). When he found out his wife couldn’t cook, the story goes, he threatened to call off the wedding until his fiancee’s mother made

Yucatán-Style Pickled Red Onions in Sour-Orange Juice Recipe

Photograph: J. Kenji López-Alt Why This Recipe Works Par-cooking the onions in water softens them while allowing you to keep the bright, fresh flavor of the citrus juice uncooked.Using a combination of grapefruit, lime, and orange juice replicates some of the floral, bitter aroma of Seville oranges if they are unavailable. These sweet, salty, and

Foolproof Béarnaise Sauce Recipe

This elegant sauce for steaks and fish can be made in five minutes. Serious Eats / J. Kenji Lopez-Alt Why This Recipe Works Blending hot butter into the vinegar and egg yolk mixture instead of whisking it over a double boiler makes for a foolproof and stable emulsion every time.Using a tall container that barely

Whole Wheat Pita Bread

Photo by Becky Rosenthal Prep time 1 hour Cook time 15 minutes Makes 8 medium pitas Author Notes There’s just something about making something completely from scratch that is indescribably satisfying for a home cook. While I’ve made my share of kitchen disasters, what keeps me cooking is the prideful moments of success like when

Spring Ramp and Asparagus Frittata Recipe

Fresh-picked asparagus and ramps add a juicy green bite to a frittata that’s as pure a celebration of spring as you can get. A deliciously hassle-free showcase for great spring produce. . Vicky Wasik Why This Recipe Works Blanching the asparagus keeps it bright green, plump, and juicy.Finishing the frittata under the broiler means you

Skillet Chicken Potpie

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Whisk 1 1/4 cups broth and flour in a medium bowl; set aside. Heat oil in a 10-inch cast-iron or oven-safe nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook until browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Add onion and garlic; cook until tender, 4 to 6

Sweet and Sour Shallots

Sweet And Sour Shallots This amazing condiment can enliven grilled, fried, steamed, and raw foods. It enhances and amplifies the shallots’ inherent qualities. Since the shallots are cooked with vinegar, the condiment keeps for a long time and is a great homemade preparation to brighten all sorts of dishes, such as fried oysters.V Is for