Flour Tortillas with Bacon Fat

Soft. Supple. Ever so slightly smoky. And frugal thanks to grandma's trick of saving the fat from breakfast bacon. One taste and you'll understand our obsession.

1 hr 30 mins

Cod and Shrimp Stew with Quinoa

David surprises himself and all of us by trying something that's actually healthful—quinoa. His response surprised us all even more.

30 mins

Cheddar and Potato Latkes

Crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, and pretty damn indulgent with gooey Cheddar through and through.

45 mins

Egg in a Hole

A childhood classic perfected, thanks to brioche, egg, butter, and even a sprinkle of sugar or Parmesan cheese, if you please.

15 mins

Steak Sandwich

Seared steak. Caramelized onions. Warm ciabatta. Sounds like something we're not going to want to share. (And yes, this works perfectly with that leftover steak you have in the fridge.)

55 mins

Vegetable Broth

Clobbered by a guilty conscience each time you let vegetables languish in the fridge? Yeah, us, too. Until this recipe.

4 hrs

Tortilla Soup

Easy. Effing awesome. That's what we think of this Mexican classic, whether for everyday or entertaining.

2 hrs 30 mins

Maple Pork Chops

Expect a subtle sweetness from this pork chop sensation that comes together from pantry standbys. We suspect that, like us, you're gonna wanna add it to your weeknight rotation.

30 mins

Baked Eggs

And you thought you didn't have time for breakfast. We're changing that with this handy dandy technique.

25 mins

Easy Gazpacho

Perhaps the easiest gazpacho recipe ever, this Spanish classic will have you swearing off takeout all summer long.

20 mins

Salmon Banh Mi

Why make banh mi at home? Uh, why not? Besides, you'll never find this swanky salmon rendition anywhere else.

2 hrs

Pork Tacos

Almost as good as cramming tacos from a street cart in your piehole late at night with pork juice dripping from your elbow.

9 hrs

Pan Seared Scallops on the Stove

Perhaps the easiest and most elegant dinner conceivable. Here's how to cook your pricey (and worth every penny) sea scallops to perfection.

15 mins

Lemon Vinaigrette

Stylish on any salad, this versatile little number is a staple in every discerning cook's recipe wardrobe.

5 mins

Southern Buttermilk Biscuits

"Spectacular." "Sinful." "Easy." "Airy." "Buttery." "Lofty." "Perfect." That's what folks are saying about these lovely buttermilk biscuits.

45 mins

Israeli Pickles

Quickles. It's what we dubbed these Middle Eastern pickles that can be made in a mere 20 minutes (!) with no fussy canning process. (Quick. Pickles. Quickles. Get it?!)

20 mins

Slow Cooker Cassoulet

No, this isn't quite the classic cooked-for-days cassoulet you'll find in Gascony. This is cassoulet casserole. You'll find no complaints here.

10 hrs 45 mins