Daniela Trapani

Whether you're five or fifty-five, sometimes nothing is more satiating than a plate of spaghetti with butter and cheese.

Julia Child updated the French classic with mixed peppercorns and allspice to lend a little intrigue. A surprisingly quick yet altogether swoon-worthy weeknight dinner.

Everything you love about shortbread, in chocolate form, with a hint of espresso. Essentially, a perfect cookie.

Crispy, golden, sesame-topped shrimp toast that's just like what you'll find at your favorite Chinese restaurant.

Whip up a batch of these warmly spiced homemade bagels on the weekend and look forward to breakfast all week long.

Skip the takeout and make this fast, easy, and oh-so-satisfying bowl of Shanghai noodles, crispy pork belly, and kale.

These date bars are a classic for good reason. The combination of sweet, sticky date filling nestled between layers of buttery oat dough is completely irresistible.

This stunning combination of grilled peaches, avocado, goat cheese, fresh figs, almonds, herbs, and vinaigrette is proof that salads don't need to be boring.

This healthy, low-carb side dish of grilled zucchini topped with punchy mint salsa verde makes excellent use of an abundance of summer zucchini.

If your family is anything like ours, then you'll be fighting over the last spoonful of this rich, gooey chocolate pudding cake.

The hardest part about making these delightful Swedish pastries is choosing which combination of butter filling and sweet glaze you want.

No need to hover over a grill for these sweet and spicy pork ribs. Marinate them overnight, toss them in the oven and you're done.

The fluffiest, most tender dinner rolls you can imagine. All thanks to one secret ingredient.

Pizza night just got a little fancier with this flatbread that's topped with crispy pancetta cubes, caramelized onions, pear slices, blue cheese, arugula, and balsamic vinegar.

If you've been intimidated by shortbread, this recipe really is easy. The addition of cornstarch keeps it flaky and light. Give them a try, they're superb.

Who doesn't love a juicy and tender meatball? Served with pasta, on a pizza, in a sub with tons of melty cheese, there's not much better.

Dorie Greenspan's quick cornbread won rave reviews from our testers for its tender, cakey, crumbliness. Handfuls of add-ins optional.

Flipping out a perfectly golden, crisp, and intact tahdig is one of the greatest kitchen tricks you'll ever perform. And just wait until you taste it.

Who says Brussels sprouts aren't comfort food? When roasted with potatoes and pancetta, nearly anything becomes a comfort, we say.

Like a pie in bar form, with a crisp crust and a soft, lemony, blueberry-filled center. These bars are a big hit at summer barbecues when you're in the mood to share.