Just like you, we’re not making fully formed extravagant dinners every night of the week. Sometimes a basic pan-cooked protein + side is as good as it gets, like a sautéed chicken breast or seared pork chop. But just like the foundations of French cooking tell us, nothing makes a […]
Makes 4 servings Get your kids or guests to help assemble the lasagnas. Let each “sous chef” add one ingredient—noodles, purée, veggies—to the plate. If you can’t find whole grain lasagna noodles, conventional dry lasagna noodles will work just fine.
Makes 5 servings Vegetables Couscous Risotto
Makes 1 cup This is the most very basic mignonette to top fresh raw oysters, and you can add whatever flavors you love best to make it your own. Popular additions include minced chiles, freshly squeezed citrus juice, pomegranate seeds, cucumber, and minced herbs.
Makes 5 small-bite servings
Makes 4 servings Dinner omelettes are a hungry chef’s best friend, and we bet you can relate! These omelettes are filled with mushrooms and chives, but you can fill yours with anything you like, including ham and cheese, bell peppers, bacon, or even roasted veggies. For tips on making an […]
Serves 6 to 8 as an appetizer, 3 to 4 as a main course (if served with fries)
Makes 6 servings Substitute any color onion for the shallots, if needed (you’ll want about 1/3 cup finely chopped) or chicken broth in place of the beef broth. The herbs are a welcome addition, but you can still make this dish if you don’t have any on hand.
Makes 6 Servings Salad Vinaigrette
Makes 10 servings The sweet and savory bites of glazed turkey are just the upgrade Thanksgiving dinner needed! Simply omit the walnuts for a nut-free dish, and thicken the pan sauce with a corn starch slurry for a gluten-free option.
Makes 6 to 8 appetizer servings Cold, highly seasoned, and luxuriously raw beef with crispy fried potatoes is an inspired combination of textures and flavors that goes marvelously with a light, slightly chilled cru Beaujolais, or even better, Champagne. Serve this appetizer with gaufrettes (waffle-style potato chips), spicy mustard, and […]
Makes 8 to 10 servings A strata is a kitchen-sink breakfast dish that is made with egg, bread, cheese, and virtually anything else you would like! Like any good brunch recipe, stratas are best if made the day ahead, meaning less work in the morning—and that’s always a good thing. […]