Pat Francis

An easy and elegant version of the traditional Russian winter soup that's refreshing (and healthy) as heck.

Make no mistake, pancakes they are not. Johnnycakes are lighter and crunchier and grittier and arguably best drenched in butter and maple syrup.

Summer simplicity that's gonna earn a place in your weekly rotation.

That frugal Italian trick of adding buttery bread crumbs to just about anything to make it more enticing works its considerable charms here. Swoon.

An exceptionally easy, ridiculously satisfying, and even righteously healthy use for that leftover steak in the fridge. (And yes, there is such a thing as leftover steak...)

How fortunate for us—and by us, we mean humanity—that there exists this recipe for the best classic coleslaw we've ever had.

Fresh figs alone, while stunning if savored by you alone in the kitchen, isn't exactly what you want to serve guests. Here's what you do want to offer them.

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

Made with the requisite mustard and mayonnaise for classic deviled egg traditionalists. And bacon drippings and Sriracha for the rebels in the rest of us.

"As perfect as perfect can be." And "A pretty killer combination of broccoli and Cheddar." That's what folks are saying about this quiche recipe. We think you'll agree.

Almost exactly like the classic Greek dish made with rice, lemon, and eggs. Except better. Not to mention healthier.

All the rich, creamy, comforting goodness of the Indian classic with a couple tweaks to make it more accessible to American grocery stores. Plus the convenience of being made in the slow cooker.

Classic German comfort food made with a hot and tangy vinegar dressing and and crisp bacon. Here's how to make it.

The words "orange chicken" used to make us think of gloppy Chinese takeout—until we tried this orange chicken.

Simple to make, kid-friendly, incredibly versatile, and essentially foolproof. Let's not forget to mention uber delicious. That's what we think of these easy skillet meatballs perfect for weeknights.

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

You tell us whether the best part of these seared pork with caramelized apples is the taste or just one skillet to clean.

A beloved American favorite from the 1960's that we just had to bring back.

A spoon-it-straight-from-the-jar-and-slather-it-on-everything sauce with the taste of tradition, the seduction of sophistication.

Tired of steamed green beans? One taste of this salad and you'll understand why folks who try it for the first time are making it again and again and again that very same week.