Dinner
Nightshade Confit
Eggplant, zucchini, and peppers take a long, slow bath in lots of olive oil, becoming meltingly tender in the pan and getting even better the following day.
Chili Crisp Panzanella
Take panzanella up a notch by mixing chili crisp into golden-brown bread cubes to add the right amount of heat and savory notes to this refreshing salad.
Chili Crisp Bucatini
The addition of chili crisp transforms this carbonara into a delicious cycle of flavors: rich and luscious, peppery and spicy, and then sharp and salty.
Tomato and Egg “Shakshuka”
Tomato and egg, a classic Chinese dish packed with sweet and umami flavors, is combined with shakshuka for easy brunch or dinnertime showstopper.
Spicy Celery, Tofu, and Glass Noodle Salad
Based on a beloved jellyfish salad, this jellyfish-free glass noodle salad showcases crunchy celery and tofu smothered in a sesame-vinegar dressing.
Shellfish Paella
Paella can be made with pretty much any ingredients, but it’s tough to top a shellfish paella made with a rich and intense stock.
Pork Feast Paella
Although it calls for pork belly, bacon, and chorizo, any cut of pork can be used in this recipe based on a traditional paella from days gone by.
Glazed Carrots
An easy side dish for weeknights and holidays, these glazed carrots are coated in a buttery brown sugar syrup.
Noodle Kugel
If grandma won’t reveal her secrets, let this classic noodle kugel recipe be your guide.
Chicken Schnitzel With Creamed Watercress
Much like a radish, watercress can be high on the spicy spectrum, which makes it an excellent foil for the richness of a crispy pan-fried chicken cutlet.
Creamed Corn
This old-fashioned recipe is simple and memorable; the secret is starting with fresh, juicy corn on the cob.
Easy Fish Cakes With Caper-Parsley Sauce
Try these halibut and canned sardine cakes instead of crab cakes for a starter or light lunch.
Sicilian-Style Pasta With Sardines
This spaghetti with fennel and sardines turns a few simple pantry ingredients into a rustic seafood feast.
Pan-Fried Sardines With Salsa Verde
This take on salsa verde—made with parsley, cilantro, capers, and lemon juice—is a particularly cooling complement to oily sardines.
Paella Verde
You can use just about any green vegetables in this vegan twist on one of Spain’s most famous dishes, but broccoli, artichokes, and zucchini are sure bets.
Som Thum Tua-Thai (Som-Thum-Style Green Beans)
The texture and flavor of green beans make a great swap for green papaya in this Thai salad.
Yum Khai Dao (Fried Egg Salad)
This Thai salad highlights bold, bright flavors, pairing lacy fried eggs, a punchy dressing, and fresh vegetables.
Yum Woon Sen (Glass Noodle Salad)
Bean thread noodles absorb the bright, citrusy flavors of the dressing that’s made with lime juice, fish sauce, and Thai chiles in this Thai noodle salad recipe.
Hot and Smoky Tang Wings
These chipotle chicken wings are a little smoky and a little sweet, with a lip-smacking tartness from a secret ingredient that will keep your guests guessing.
Green Beans Amandine
Made with haricots verts, nutty brown butter, and toasted almonds, this French classic is a perennial favorite.