Patty Fabian

Fresh crab necessitates only Old Bay and very little in way of other ingredients. That's exactly what you'll find here.

These crumb-coated thighs come together with no fuss and can easily be adapted to whatever ingredients you happen to have on hand.

Got buttermilk? Then you're halfway to a pile of tender and fluffy pancakes. Breakfast-for-dinner never sounded so good.

The holidays incarnate. That's what these cookies are to us. They're magnificently and traditionally spiced and are crinkly and chewy. All in the best possible sort of way.

A satiating, simple meal that is Italian food at its best--full of robust flavors and easy prep. Serve as a side or on its own with a slice of homemade bread.

In an hour, you can have a hearty, healthy, and incredibly tasty pot of this traditional Roman soup—or stew, if you prefer. Blended chickpeas get thick in an instant.

Fresh, cool, and filled with summer staple veggies, we think you're going to love this salad. Tangy dressing and perfectly fried pita croutons bring it all together in a flash.

Spatchcocking is an easy technique that lets you roast a chicken faster and more evenly. Start your bird with a lemon and garlic seasoning and dinner will be served before you know it.

Perfect with all manner of salads, skewers, veggies, noodles, and more, this savory dressing doubles as a sauce. And a godsend on busy weekdays.

A frugal dinnertime staple that can be dressed up or down. And yes, you do need a recipe to get it just right. What results are fluffy, tender spuds.

Hungry for something flavorful and good-for-you? This seared skirt steak is jam-packed with everything you need.

Mac and cheese honestly doesn't get any quicker or easier or pantry-friendlier than this 3-ingredient savior that can be tossed together with stuff you already have on hand. Certain to please.

Just potatoes, butter, and salt. That's all you need to create this crisp-on-the-outside, meltingly-lush-on-the-inside French classic that's loveliness defined.

The combination of tart, citrusy orange with not-too-dark chocolate was a smashing success at the Barefoot Contessa. It's just as much a hit at home.

Looking to shake up your salad? This even-healthier rendition adds kale to the usual romaine and swaps out carb-laden croutons for seriously the crispest roast chickpeas we've ever had.

A mashup of two Italian classics—arista and porchetta—that's essentially pork roast stuffed with rosemary and more ground pork. Ridiculously easy to make. And even easier to devour.

“This technique really did produce those long lovely strands allowing this squash to live up to its name!" We keep hearing this about this perfectly easy and healthy spaghetti squash.

Salty pistachio. Sweet butterscotch. And that undeniable crunch of candy. All with easy-to-make instructions that are foolproof even for beginner cooks and candymakers.

Restaurant-worthy Brussels sprouts but with the ease of making them at home any darn time you like. You’re welcome.

A quick bread that pretty much captures the essence of autumn with a sigh-inducingly, knee-wobblingly inviting aroma and compelling blend of sweet spices. Idyllic? Heck yeah.