I turn to polenta when I am in need of some good, old-fashioned comfort food. I suspect it's because there is not much difference between polenta and the...
Author: Art Smith
The moderate heat of jalapeños is a perfect counterbalance to this rich filling, a combination of cream cheese and smoked Gouda. The results are nothing...
Author: Mark Bittman
When she was in her early 20s, my mother worked with a Frenchwoman named Jackie. One day, my mother mentioned that she was looking forward to trying a...
Author: Judy Kagan
This recipe calls for medium curry powder, but it's flexible. If the one you have is mild or very spicy, adjust the heat level with more, or less, red...
Author: Yotam Ottolenghi
Coeur à la crème (cream heart) is a classic French dessert traditionally served with strawberries. This is adapted from a recipe in "Valentine Dinner...
Author: Anna Stockwell
A triple layer of crumbly crust, a truffle-like interior, and an almost patent-leather-shiny glaze make this tart the chicest take on chocolate we've come...
Author: Paul Grimes
Cicoria is a standard cooked green on menus all over Italy-it has a pleasing bitterness that's offset by the richness of the oil it's sautéed in. Sadly,...
Author: Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez
This recipe has been in the family of senior editor Randi Danforth for generations. Her great-grandmother bought penny sponge candy to take to the movies...
Whenever you're cooking tofu, here's one of our no-fail techniques: Draining the tofu, then squeezing out as much water as possible (without smashing it),...
Author: Chris Morocco
This luxurious treat is somewhere between a trifle, a tiramisù, and a summer pudding. The lime gives it a wonderful brightness.
Author: Lori Longbotham
We make the shells for these tarts with packaged graham cracker crumbs to save time. If your brown sugar contains hard lumps, force it through a sieve...
Known as wheaten bread in some parts of Ireland, this version of soda bread incorporates whole-wheat flour for a heartier crumb. Buttermilk adds a pleasant...
These crispy tofu bites are great as a snack, a topping for a salad, or added to a stir-fry. You may have to cook these in two batches, depending on the...
Author: Bren
Quick, easy, and delicious vegetarian bean chili. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, sour cream, grated Monterey Jack cheese, and chopped green onions....
Author: Gene Payne
This old-fashioned pastry dough makes a deliciously shortbread-like crust. This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Toss chopped endive, radicchio, fennel and roasted bell peppers with oil and vinegar for a pretty salad course. For the finale, offer poached pears drizzled...
Think Caprese but warm and with a grillable cheese like halloumi instead of mozzarella.
Author: Soup Loving Nicole