Endive, Blue Cheese, and Pear Salad

Simple. Savory. Salty. Sweet. Slightly tangy. And entirely addictive. That's what we think of this easy yet elegant salad of endive, blue cheese, and pear.

20 mins

Mango Chutney

You'd never, ever guess how quick and easy it is to make this authentic Indian condiment at home. And let's not forget how delicious it is. So much so that folks are calling it "outstanding" and "magic." Enough said.

1 hr 20 mins

Easy Tortellini Soup

A quick and simple weeknight recipe made with store-bought tortellini, spinach, and chicken broth. Super simple and perfect for the entire family.

15 mins

Eggs in Purgatory

Eggs in purgatory--or eggs simmered in tomato sauce--is a simple breakfast or supper. Serve the purgatory eggs over toasted bread rubbed with garlic.

40 mins

Vietnamese Caramel Chicken

Vietnamese caramel chicken is an easy weeknight dinner that tastes authentic as heck even if you don't use a clay pot when you make it. Sorta like dessert for dinner.

1 hr

Duck Jambalaya

Jambalaya gets a new look with this recipe. Duck breasts are grilled then added to the pot along with rice, ham, onions, and bell peppers. Hot and spicy.

1 hr 45 mins

Nutella Brownies

And, on the eighth day, there was gianduia (zhahn-doo-yah). Namely, hazelnuts harmoniously cozying up to chocolate. Aka Nutella. And the world has been a more glorious place ever since.

1 hr 15 mins

Orange Curd Tartlets

A riff on the classic lemon tart that's ubiquitous in pâtisseries all across Frances, these orange tartlets are comfort food extraordinaire.

5 hrs 30 mins

Maple Bourbon Braised Short Ribs

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

3 hrs 30 mins

Savory Bread Pudding with Bacon

This bread pudding is filled with bacon, peppers, spinach, and cheese making it a one-dish meal. It's ideal for Christmas and Thanksgiving, but it works for the remaining 363 days, too.

2 hrs 15 mins

Braised Lamb Shanks in Pinot Noir

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.

3 hrs 40 mins

Pan Fried Fish

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.

15 mins

Chinese Chicken Salad

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.

1 hr

Brown Rice and Quinoa Porridge

This may sound rather frighteningly hippie. We understand. Rest assured, it's actually a lovely oatmeal alternative that works magnificently with your most tried-and-true hot cereal stir-ins and sprinkle-ons.

1 hr 30 mins

Pan-Seared Foie Gras

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.

45 mins

Swedish Christmas Glögg

Glogg is Scandinavian mulled wine served at Christmas. This version combines port wine, brandy, whiskey, raisins, almonds, orange zest, cinnamon, and cardamon.

1 hr

Parsley Butter

Perhaps the simplest way ever to gussy up a piece of plain fish, a bland chicken breast, even out-of-season veggies.

5 mins