Simple yet spectacular green beans thanks to the perfect technique from Alain Ducasse.

• (1)
• 10 M
• 20 M
• 6

Crunchy on the outside and soul-sighingly soft inside, this simple no-knead sourdough recipe from Jim Lahey turns out a classic Italian loaf that would pass muster at any trattoria.

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• 35 M
• 1 D, 11 H
• 2

The quintessential something to sip at an elegant soirée, a large party, or just because it’s a random Tuesday night.

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• 5 M
• 5 M
• 4

This is essentially orange-glazed duck with the crispiest skin you’ve ever experienced. It’s incredibly easy to make. And even easier to make disappear.

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• 2 H, 15 M
• 2 D, 4 H
• 0

Not the carrot cake of your childhood. Unspeakably better. With an ever-so-slightly exotic edge of chai tea and cardamom that makes this childhood dessert all grown up.

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• 45 M
• 1 H, 20 M
• 0

Made in traditional Italian fashion with a garlic, rosemary, lemon, and olive oil marinade and then roasted until perfectly tender. Perfect for easy, elegant holiday entertaining.

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• 45 M
• 6 H
• 8

Crackly phyllo that’s crisp as autumn leaves give way to tender wild mushrooms in this simple, sumptuous savory strudel.

• (1)
• 30 M
• 45 M
• 5

A mashup of two Italian classics, arista and porchetta. A stuffed roast with rosemary and ground pork that’s ridiculously simple to make. And even easier to devour.

• (4)
• 50 M
• 2 H, 15 M
• 12

So easy to toss together. So understated yet sophisticated. So wise in capturing and preserving something during its season.

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• 15 M
• 1 D
• 0

Far easier to make than you might imagine. And unspeakably more flavorful than anything you can find that’s store-bought.

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• 30 M
• 3 H, 30 M
• 6