Linda Pacchiano

Taco casserole. Were there ever two words more beautiful side by side?

Crazy weeknight dinners just got a heck of a lot less stressful thanks to this maple glazed salmon. Five ingredients. 10 minutes of effort. And dinner is done. Swear.

A spectacular riff on the classic French potato and leek soup known as Vichyssoise, this is astoundingly good. So much so you may just find yourself raising the bowl to your lips.

This sassy roast chicken gets its moist meat and ultra-crisp skin from the two-step process of searing it in a skillet then sliding the whole thing in the oven. Simplicity.

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.

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.

These candied nuts are sweet and spicy and the sorta thing that friends demolish in minutes at cocktail parties and holiday gatherings yet talk about for months afterward.

Tender and crumbly like shortbread, yet subtly flavored and sweet like cookies, these beg the question, which are they?

An easy way to gussy up green beans and make them seem fancy without being fussy.

We can think of no more compelling reason to indulge in toast for breakfast than this sweetly tart marmalade.

With one taste of these quesadillas, we sighed and said, "Okay, so THAT'S what you're supposed to do with squash blossoms!"

Healthy isn't necessarily boring or penance. This lovely (and quick!) dinner is so darn delectable, you're going to completely forget it's good for you.

This piña colada recipe is made with rum, cream of coconut, and pineapple, and couldn't be easier. We also think it's even better than the classic.

Steak marinated in beer and spices, grilled to juicy magnificence, and piled atop lightly charred tortillas. Beats plain old ground beef tacos, eh?

With its simple, soulful dry rub and foolproof instructions, this smoked pork butt means no more standing in line for takeout 'cue. Here's how to make it at home.

An easy Italian soup that makes for a satisfying supper tossed together from pantry staples.

Beans and rice is a staple dish in many cultures. But it’s something sorta special in Cuba. Words can't quite do it justice, actually.

An easy and surprisingly light riff on traditional risotto that manages to maintain all the rich, indulgent, creamy goodness of the Italian classic.

Delicate, creamy, comforting, and surprisingly easy to make. In other words, risotto perfection.