Fear not. This Bugs Bunny rabbit confit is so delicious, so falling-off-the-bone tender, you’ll soon forget the cartoon. But, please, never forget your manners.

Asparagus spears line up oh-so-perfectly while resting atop an eggy, cheesy filling and a shatteringly crisp buttered phyllo crust. Hello, weeknight indulgence.

This spring lamb recipe is the perfect dish to usher in the warm weather. Nothing but rosemary, garlic, salt, pepper, and a tour of duty in the oven.

This tempting tangle of fettuccine, brown butter, and eggs makes paltry pantry items seem perfection. Indulge as the situation demands, whether at brunch, lunch, or a late-night supper.

This sexy, simple gnocchi is all Roman La Dolce Vita, made with semolina flour and not potato. See for yourself how seductive it can be.

The color of happiness, yes? But what’s even more stunning about this soup than its vibrant hue and sweet taste is just how easily and inexpensively it comes together.

This simple, one-pot stovetop braise melds the intoxicating and inimitable aroma of soy, citrus, ginger, and star anise. But don’t take our word for it…

In this inspired Italian creation, traditional lasagna noodles are supplanted by polenta. Trust us, you’ll feel no guilt nor regret over forsaking custom.

Make this smoky chickpea soup when you’re in a hurry or stranded or feeling frugal–or not. Any way you approach it, it’s bound to become a go-to.

Brisket gets a makeover of sorts when brined, going glam with a classy corned beef look that goes oh so well with a cold beer.

Just bury a whole snapper in a heap of wet salt, shove it in the oven, and forget about it for a while. Your reward for such little effort? One of the moistest fish ever.

Mafe, a traditional Senegalese stew, is chockfull of chunks of lamb, butternut squash, root vegetables, and cabbage, all happy together in a peanut-tomato sauce.

This gratin is a great way to hide your veggies. Even from the kids. The hero? Cheese, natch. It’ll have your whole family chowing down.

Just try to resist these salmon fillets, which exude a come hitherness with a citrus lilt, a beguiling blend of chili powder, cumin, and cinnamon, and a stunning, stunning look.

This loosely defined “lasagna” is a sly little thing, relying just on frozen ravioli, jarred sauce, and shredded cheese. How easy is that?

This swanky pasta dish, gilded with chunks of sweet, sweet lobster and hints of finely chopped chili, lends a little extravagance to everyday spaghetti.

This sassy roast chicken gets its moist meat and ultra-crisp skin from the two-step process of searing it in a skillet then sliding the whole thing in the oven. Simplicity.

Elegance was never achieved with such ease. Simply stack lasagna noodles with sauteed ‘shrooms and a luxurious cream sauce for a little everyday extravagance.

It’s a United Nations of flavor atop this Spanish pizza, where chorizo and Manchego cheese mix with mozzarella, poblano chiles, and red bell peppers.

This bird gets the Peruvian treatment with a rub of garlic and a soak in a marinade spiked with vinegar, wine, paprika, cumin, and oregano. Um…yum.