Mains

Can you roast a whole chicken in an Instant Pot? Well, yes. Kind of. Is it "technically" roasted? No. Does it have a delicious rotisserie-like flavor? You betcha.

Our most requested recipe, this ridiculously rich dish takes its heat from andouille, its creamy comfort from grits smothered in cheese.

Mac and cheese goes high falutin' with a drizzle of chichi truffle oil and a few shavings of black truffle. Pricey, perhaps. But well worth it every once in a special while.

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

As sweet as candy yet with an undertone of savory, these maple bourbon braised short ribs are like dinner and dessert all at once.

Lamb shanks are left to slowly burble in a lovely red wine until the meat is literally falling-off-the-bone tender. Our favorite winter pastime.

Just because you can't be in the South of France during this blizzard doesn't mean you can't eat like you're there. Bon Appétit!

The number one complaint of folks who don't like turkey burgers is dryness. Number two is blandness. This recipe is neither.

This Mexican chicken soup is authentic Yucatan fare that's simply broth, avocado, lime, tortilla, and rice. The sum is far more than the parts. And it's comforting as heck.

Pan fried fish has never been as easy or as enticing as these perfectly cooked fillets with crisp skin. Easy and on the table in minutes.

Chinese chicken salad is just like those salads you get at the restaurants with the oranges and cashews and the lovely balance of crunchy and tender and sweet and savory.

Paella arancini. It's a savvy and sassy little appetizer that's based on an Italian classic but tastes contemporary as heck.

This luxe little number with a pan sauce reduction of late-harvest Chardonnay is best reserved for when you truly, madly, deeply love your guests.

Easy. Healthy. Tasty. Insanely versatile. It can even be vegetarian if you please. Trust us when we say you're going to wonder how you ever made it through winter without this recipe.

Succulent shrimp swimming in a smoked-paprika-and-garlic olive oil bath. Call it a spa for crustaceans.

Mushroom miso soup. Quick. Easy. Healthy. Vegan. And yes, it tastes spectacular.

The surest way we know to guarantee moist turkey? Brine it. Preferably with this boozy brandy-infused brine. (Hiccup.)

Toss together everything for dinner on a single sheet pan and shove it in the oven while you tend to other things that need to get done. You're welcome.

Vietnamese chicken rice soup is a quick and easy version of congee, a sensationally soothing southeast Asian elixir of rice, chicken broth, and ginger.

Cayenne. Paprika. Pepper. Chili powder. Remarkable how something so simple can taste so complex.