Anchovy Radicchio Pasta This is a polarizing recipe with very strong flavor. If you don't like anchovies, don't bother.
Bacon Bean Curry If the seasoning proves too strong, mix it with rice. Can also be made without bacon for a ta...
Artisan Bread This recipe is very easy and consistent. Experiment with different kinds of flour, such as wh...
Bacon-wrapped Chicken The bacon is meant to substitute the missing protective skin on chicken, keeping it moist as...
Beef Tacos This recipe is really just a template. Tacos are a way of food preparation, not merely a food...
Belgian Waffles Very easy to make from scratch, and very quick. Judge the milk content by the consistency of...
Bolognese Great comfort food. Goes really well with shells or pappardelle to hold the heavy sauce, but...
Braised Beef Chuck This can be made with a lot of different cuts. It's very easy to make and filling in the winter.
Braised Lamb Shank Decadent meal, but worth the effort. I prefer using shiraz or merlot for the wine.
Brown Butter Sauce Feel free to substitute the herb for any other for this staple sauce. Make sure the herbs are...
Cabbage and Turnip Kimchi There are many ways to do this, but this encompasses one way to process these vegetables. Be...
Braised Pork Shoulder Similar to any tough meat braise. Pork Shoulder can be substituted with Pork Butt. It's the s...
Calamari Cacciatore It comes together quickly. Be sure not to overcook the calamari. Goes great with pasta or Gar...
Caramelized Pear This dessert is incredibly easy to make for how posh it looks. It goes great with some vanill...
Cheesesteaks It's such a simple sandwich to make at home that it's not worth noting where "to get one".
Charcoal-steamed Whole Fish Another camping treat. This works well with just about any medium-sized fish. Judge the heat...
Cheong This can truly be made with any fruit. Disrupt fermentation a few days after fully liquefied...
Cheesesteak Loaded Potatoes This has a lot of variations, but is otherwise kind of bar food. It is a good alternative for...
Caesar Salad American classic that is amazing when the dressing is homemade. Can be paired with protein of...
Chicken Broth This works with fresh chicken, but really shines with leftover chicken. Use leftover chicken...
Chili You can feed a dozen people with this recipe–or just one lucky special someone. Any braising...
Clam Chowder Really good with Oyster Crackers. If you live on the coast, use fresh clams. No excuses.
Coconut Rice Fragrant and fluffy. Toss in aromatics while the rice cooks for bonus scents. Alternatively,...
Cranberry Sauce Just make this every thanksgiving. It's very easy and much better than store-bought sauce.
Coal-baked Potatoes Easy when grilling or on an open fire. These are great with some salt and butter.
Creamy Cucumber Salad The freshness of this salad is fleeting. As a child, we would never save this for the next day.
Duck Broth If you have a duck carcass left, don't be so deft as to toss it. Great reheated with rice noo...
Eggplant Caponata Great summer dish. Sweet, salty, and fresh. This can be eaten hot, but it's better as a cold...
Goat Cheese Summer Salad Substitute the lettuce for any other green, such as kale. Similarly, trade out the blueberrie...
Fried Rice This is a dish for leftovers. Use leftover rice. Use extra vegetables. Use leftover meats. Al...
Grilled Cheeseburgers Lots of people make their hamburger meat into meatball meat, and this tends to come out dry....
Grilled Italian Sausages The sear is everything here. This has to be the best way to have italian sausage. Can also be...
Grilled Chicken Hearts Crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside. Don't tell your guests what it is until they try...
Guacamole Always worth making your own! Use ground coriander if you don't have cilantro. Goes great wit...
Grilled Salmon One of the most simple ways of infusing flavor into salmon. Experiment with the marinade prop...
Grilled Chicken Legs Chicken legs can be amazing on the grill. They feed many people and are also cheap to obtain....
Gumbo Classic New Orleans Stew; great in the fall and winter with the okra harvest. Variations are...
Mac n Cheese Easier than you think. Mozzarella is certainly one option, but feel free to mix it up with di...
Molten Lava Cake The absolute bane of my fucking existence. Many pitfalls here. If the ramekins don't cool pro...
Mashed Potatoes Go harder with the butter, up to 4 tbsp, for a silky texture. Puree in a processor. You won't...
Okroshka Cold soup in hot weather. The sorrel is a key component used for adding a sour taste to the s...
Olivier Salad Hearty Russian potato salad alternative. Choice of pickles makes a huge difference here. Typi...
Pan Sauce Easy way to feel fancy at home. Use the fond. If you've made a steak or some other piece of m...
pasta dough Basic pasta dough. Lots of room for variation, but this is a good starting point for spaghett...
Potato Leek Soup Easy and delicious winter soup. Can also be made in Spring with Spring Leeks such as Bulgaria...
Quinoa Tofu Salad The oil with the avocado makes this a creamy protein salad. It's usually a crowd favorite.
Quinoa Tofu Stirfry For the quinoa, adding seasoning directly to the soaking water will greatly help increase the...
Risotto Very technical but rewarding dish. Make sure to have your mis en place en pointe. ingredient...
Roasted Chicken Breasts Healthy, and tasty. Very easy to overcook! Be careful. Poke with a knife to check for donenes...
Roasted Chicken Quarters Great and easy way to process boned chicken. This is all about the skin. Don't skip the work...
Roasted Red Snapper Very vibrant colored fish. This recipe also works for similarly sized fish, such as sea bass,...
Roasted Smoked Turkey Delicious alternative to traditional turkey; always juicy. I make this twice a year.
Roasted Pork Spare Ribs Delicious, cheap, easy. Can't do better than that. Make or use your favorite dry rub.
Roasted Spaghetti Squash Easy alternative to pasta, though it doesn't soak up sauce as nicely. This feeds more people...
Sausage Gravy There's a lot of feel in the quantities here. This is what you want for biscuits and gravy.
Sautéed Greens Wonderful method of bringing out the flavor in common overlooked greens. Also works well with...
Seared Monkfish If this is a new fish for you, skin it ahead of time, since this can feel tricky. Monkfish ca...
Sourdough Bread If you're going to go through the trouble of maintaining a mother, then you might as well mak...
Spaghetti Carbonara Basic roman pasta dish with very few ingredients. Don't overthink it; somethings can stay a c...
Tomato Sauce Mother sauce that is most well known. Freeze as needed. Can totally be done with canned tomat...
Whole Roasted Chicken This is just such an efficient and delicious way to have chicken. Save the bones for stock af...