Move over boring beans. The addition of cinnamon, white wine, mint, and lemon elevates plain cooked beans to a crave-worthy bowl of comfort food.
Lisa Amtower, Recipe Tester
A list of all the recipes Lisa Amtower has tested.
A lifelong horsewoman and fox hunter, Lisa has been playing in the kitchen since she could reach the counter and get in her mom’s way. Growing up, she eagerly awaited the monthly arrival of Gourmet magazine, and much experimentation ensued with each issue. Her sister was a close collaborator in those endeavors. Lisa loves to plan for the next dinner party, and Thanksgiving is her most favorite day of the year. Famously unfettered in the kitchen, Lisa admits that being a Leite’s Tester has brought new discipline to her cooking, and made her even more adventurous. She lives in upstate New York with horses, cats, a dog, and a husband.
Spaghetti with Anchovy and Lemon
A simple and easy dish, this spaghetti has umami notes from anchovies and a bright smack of citrus. Weeknight dinner solved.
Cranberry Upside-Down Cake
Tart and buttery, with a touch of orange liqueur, this cake is a showstopper. And it’s actually easier than it looks. You’re welcome!
Pumpkin, Roasted Squash, and Gruyère Strata
Make ahead and then, the next morning? Revel in your cleverness as everyone tucks into this lush, cheesy, pumpkin-filled brunch.
Schug
A brightly herbal, spicy, garlicky condiment that brings spice to anything you might want to dip in it. Seriously, it goes on nearly everything.
Jerk-Style Lentils
If you’re familiar with Caribbean food, you know how good jerk seasoning is. It adds a deeply spiced flavor to everything it touches and makes these lentils extraordinary.
White Bean Stew with Tomatoes and Rosemary
There’s something about a big old pot of beans–comforting, richly flavored, and filling. Tomatoes and rosemary add a little something special.
Macedonian Spiced Chicken
A handful of earthy, warm spices gives your standard, everyday roasted bird a whole new personality. There might not even be leftovers.
Baked Fish and Chips
An incredibly easy recipe–because it was written with kids in mind–that delivers superb results, no matter what your kitchen skills are. Abracadabra!
Sheet Pan Salmon with Tomatoes and Red Onion
An effortless dinner that comes together in a snap without making a big mess. It’s healthy but more importantly, it tastes divine.