Roast
Pork Tenderloin with Date and Cilantro Relish
This cut of pork can be very lean, so take care not to overcook it or it will be dry. Ideally, it should still be a little pink in the center.
By Dawn Perry
Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon-Parsley Dressing
This side dish is equally good with steak, broiled fish, or seared lamb chops.
By Dawn Perry
Dry-Brined Turkey
No patience for a traditional brine? The dry brine is applied directly to the turkey's skin for a few hours, delivering big flavor (thank the salt!) and less hassle.
By Alison Roman
Wet Brine for Turkey
Cookbook author and culinary pro Molly Stevens created this recipe exclusively for Epicurious. A wet turkey can be slow to brown, so for the best results, remove the turkey from the brine 8 to 12 hours before you plan to roast, pat it dry, and let it sit in the refrigerator, uncovered to dry the surface. If you don't have time to let it air-dry, do your best to thoroughly dry the surface after brining. Rubbing the skin with butter or oil will also encourage browning.
Keep in mind that it's best not to stuff a brined turkey, because the juices will concentrate in the cavity and overseason your stuffing. Instead, cook your stuffing in a baking dish alongside the turkey.
See our Complete Guide to Brining for more on wet and dry brining.
By Molly Stevens
Roast Adobo Pork Loin
Give your familys everyday pork loin recipe a major flavor boost with a simple homemade Adobo rub. Just mix GOYA® Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper with chili powder, cumin, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a few tablespoons of olive oil. Rub over the pork, roast until golden brown, and prepare for the compliments to roll in!
Honey-Vinegar Leg of Lamb with Fennel and Carrots
A surprisingly easy sweet-tart lamb roast is just the thing to feed a crowd this Easter.
By Dawn Perry
Cider-Brined Pork Roast with Potatoes and Onions
Totally elegant, easy, and seasonal, this is just the main to make for your next fall dinner party.
By Dawn Perry
Tad's Roasted Potatoes
By Amanda Hesser
Cod With Lemon, Green Olive, and Onion Relish
Slow-roasted cod—simply topped with a zesty, rustic relish—is just the thing to brighten up any winter dinner party.
By Amanda Hesser
Duck Confit With Spicy Pickled Raisins
The best part of making duck confit? All the rich fat you're left with. Use it to roast potatoes—it's an easy way to upgrade a classic. What ever you do, don't throw it away (it freezes great).
By Dawn Perry
Roasted Pear Crumble
Consider this sweet and crunchy dessert a free-form fruit crisp. Be warned: The nutty oat topping is addictive.
By Chris Morocco
Roast Salmon and Broccoli with Chile-Caper Vinaigrette
Giving the broccoli a head start on the salmon in this one-pan dish lets it get nicely browned, coaxing out its natural sweetness.
By Chris Morocco
Roasted Carrots with Citrus Vinaigrette
By Allison Arevalo and Erin Wade
Roast Chicken with Carrots
By Denise Barr and Julie Rosten
Chickpea Curry with Roasted Cauliflower and Tomatoes
Toasting the curry powder with other aromatic ingredients before adding the liquid intensifies the flavor of this quick take on chana masala. You can roast the cauliflower and tomatoes a couple days ahead; cool, cover, and refrigerate until ready to use.
Roasted Brussels Sprout and Apple Salad
"The maple-tahini dressing is rich but not heavy; you won't feel weighed down," Bemis says.
By Andrea Bemis
Lemon-Paprika Roasted Salmon
This simple recipe for roasted salmon packs gobs of flavor for little effort. The natural oils in the fish intensify the seasonings. This recipe also can be used for smaller fillets or salmon steaks. You'll just need to watch it as it cooks and adjust the time accordingly.
Editor's note: This recipe makes 4 servings, plus more for leftovers. Please see "Deconstructed Sushi" and "Monster Salad" below for tips on how to enjoy, pack, and serve the leftovers.
By J. M. Hirsch
Tuna Tune-Up
Oil-Packed Tuna, Hard-Boiled Egg, Roasted Fennel, Tomatoes, Tapenade and Greens
Lots of cookbooks offer creative ideas for kids' lunches, but what about the rest of us? Lunch can get tiresome for adults, too, so I decided to create a few sandwich recipes for an older crowd—ideas that will get you out of your same-old-sandwich rut, amp up your midday nutrition, and energize you for the demands of the afternoon. If you want a change of pace, this recipe is for you! It's basically egg salad dressed up for an evening out, and it's absolutely delicious! It's loaded with omega-3 fatty acids that keep the brain sharp and help performance, plus protein from the tuna and egg and antioxidants from the fennel; the flavor is over the top! Cook the fennel over the weekend, so you have it on hand to enjoy during the week.
By Tina Ruggiero
Eggplant, Tomato, and Pesto Stack
"I spend most of late summer picking these veggies," Bemis says. "I have to get creative to keep up. The pesto makes this combo so refreshing."
By Andrea Bemis
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Speck and Chimichurri
Feel free to play with different herbs in the chimichurri recipe—that's what these brothers and co-chefs have always done: "When we were younger, our mom would buy lots of herbs, but she'd never use them," says Michael. "So we'd just blend them with garlic, oil, and vinegar."
By Michael Sheerin and Patrick Sheerin