Elsa M. Jacobson

Knowing how to perfectly blister shishito peppers results in a beguiling cocktail nosh with a mildly tingly, almost sweet heat.

Choriqueso = chorizo (spicy Mexican sausage) + queso (Spanish for cheese) melted into a puddle in a skillet. Perfect for dipping.

Certain to please ALL the palates at your table. Vegan or otherwise.

Obscenely rich and soul-achingly satisfying. That's what we think of these classic Portugueseroasted potatoes with caramelized onions and melted cheese.

Forget Robitussin. This fragrant infusion not only makes a run to the pharmacy unnecessary, but it goes down with far, far more ease than that syrupy medicinal stuff.

Just like cinnamon toast. Except better. Your kids will worship you. So will your inner kid.

Sugo con pomodorini gratinati alla Calabrese. That's how you say the proper title of this recipe in Italian. Uh. We'll just say "More pasta, please." Because you're definitely to be requesting second helpings.

Roasted cauliflower has been the darling of the veggie world for a while. But this version goes beyond with jalapeños, capers, lemon, and parsley. Roasted cauliflower 2.0.

"Heavenly." "The best cornbread we've ever had." "Like eating cake." "Stop me before I make another!" That's what folks are saying about this unconventional cornbread.

Is there anything better than roasted garlic? We think not. Three ingredients. Almost no effort. And yet what results is both complex and versatile and knee-wobblingly lovely.

When life hands you an abundance of herbal loveliness, pull out your ice cube tray, add some olive oil, and save that loveliness for another day.

"Comes together in no time." "Immensely delicious." "A keeper." That's what folks are saying about this ridiculously easy yet elegant appetizer (or, who are we kidding, simple summer supper).

Why spend half your paycheck on pricey infused waters when you can make them at home? It's easy, inexpensive, and lovely.

All the comfort of classic mac and cheese plus a little kick. Actually, a lot of kick. Although we've heard not complaints.

Store-bought potato chips, cheese, and black pepper. Our only question is: Why didn't we think of this sooner? Genius.

This weeknight friendly, company worthy, simple but not terribly subtle pasta concoction has us swooning.

These delectable kumquats are simmered in sweetness until tender and just like candy. And we can't get enough of 'em.

A comfort food phenom that's as cheesy and satisfying as macaroni and cheese...minus the macaroni.

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.

This spicy tomato soup gets its heat from Thai Sriracha sauce and depth from blue cheese. San Marzano tomatoes are used, so the soup can be made anytime.