Barbecue Beef Brisket

Meat. Fire. Smoke. It's been a holy trinity since man first put meat to heat. Understandably so.

16 hrs

Maine, At Last

David knew that crab, lobster, corn, and blueberries awaited him and The One on their Maine vacay. But that's not all....

Okra Cornmeal Cakes

These quick, easy, gritty-in-a-good-way little corn cakes come from a doyenne of Southern cooking. Put simply, they don't disappoint.

35 mins

Salmon with Cherry Tomatoes

An impressive impromptu dinner that's done in less than 30 minutes and a cinch to clean up. You're welcome.

20 mins

My Kitchen 2.0

After 594 contracter hours, David emerges from the dust and despair of renovating to show off his new kitchen.

Slow Cooker Ribs

All the scintillating, fall-off-the-bone magnificence of smoked ribs. None of the standing outside in the snow or sleet to tend your grill or smoker.

6 hrs 45 mins

Brownies with Marshmallow Topping

These sassy brownies lack nothing in terms of the classic s'more and come together any time you have a craving. No campfire required.

1 hr

Stanley Tucci’s Polenta Plum Cake

A cake that's as rife with uber-ripe plums as it is Italian heritage. You're gonna love the gritty-in-a-good-way texture and buttery taste.

1 hr

If These Walls Could Talk

In the midst of his kitchen renovation, David rediscovers some remnants from the moving-in party he threw.

Smoked Coffee Brisket

Behold, one of the most beautiful briskets you'll ever pull off your backyard barbecue. Truly. Here's how.

7 hrs 15 mins

Grilled Artichokes

Simple and stunning. That's what we expect outta any side that we pull off the grill. These artichokes deliver all that—and then some.

1 hr 40 mins

Cheese Enchiladas

Got chile sauce? Corn tortillas? Cheese? Sour Cream? Limes? Fantastic. Then you've got the makings for some of the easiest enchiladas ever.

1 hr 35 mins

White Bean and Chicken Chili

Stop your scoffing. This may not be conventional chili, but it's no sissy imposter. It's just a little subtler, soupier, and smokier.

1 hr

Fancy Tuna Melt

A tuna melt is a tuna melt is a tuna melt, right? Uh, not exactly. This is a welcome departure from what we choked down as children.

25 mins

Lemon Meringue Tart

Let loose with some fanciful flourishes in fashioning this lovely lemon meringue pie-inspired tart with a nutty crust, a creamy lemon curd, and billows of meringue.

1 hr 30 mins

Croque Madame Muffins

A nifty little ooh- and aah-inducing riff on the classic croque madame that's perfect to assemble ahead of time for big batch brunches.

50 mins

Baked Ricotta

Entertaining gets no simpler than this rich, creamy, indulgent, elegant cheese spread made from three ingredients. Tasting is believing. Go on.

35 mins

Homemade Matzoh

This recipe for thin, crisp matzoh couldn't be simpler and, natch, tastes incomparable to the stuff you buy in a box.

30 mins

Cuban Black Bean Soup

This Havana-style black bean soup is gonna surprise you with just how intensely flavored it is despite calling for inexpensive everyday ingredients.

3 hrs 15 mins