Jonathan Waxman’s Roast Chicken

Spatchcocked and served with a fresh salsa verde, this chicken is a flavor lifesaver. Juicy, crisp-skinned, and quick, you might never go back to regular chicken again.

1 hr 30 mins

Vanilla Buttermilk Cake

Trust us when we tell you this cake is about as unfussy as it gets. An hour from start to finish, no tricky ingredients and a taste reminiscent of an old-school boxed cake mix.

1 hr

Baked Feta Pasta with Shrimp

That's right—we made the famous TikTok tomato and feta pasta and adapted it to include shrimp because that's how we roll. And it's just as good as everyone says it is.

1 hr

California Breakfast Quesadilla

No matter when you wake up, sumptuously stuffed quesadillas will be your go-to. Add anything you like, extra cheese, jalapeños, pickled onions. Most important meal, indeed.

45 mins

Macanese Portuguese-Inspired Chicken Curry

Richly flavored, not too spicy, and umami-packed, this curry won rave reviews from our testers. The sauce is perfectly suited to mopping up with piles of naan bread, too.

2 hrs 30 mins

Grilled Lemongrass Chicken

A make-at-home riff on the grilled chicken you may have experienced at Vietnamese restaurants. An astoundingly quick marinade infuses the chicken with flavor in no time.

45 mins

Focaccia

Easier to shape than a boule, focaccia is the next bread you may want to master making at home. Just slice it and eat it as-is with its dimpled herb-flecked surface.

13 hrs

Fruit Crostata with Crumb Topping

Streusel and a jammy filling of fresh fruits are a quick and lush summer dessert. Make it ahead for your next barbecue or for a Sunday brunch and use up whatever fruit you have on hand.

2 hrs 30 mins

Mayo Roast Chicken

A spatchcocked, roasted chicken is a thing of beauty. And if it's then slathered with lemon and mustard-infused mayonnaise, we just can't get enough. Winner, winner indeed.

1 hr 40 mins

Jazmaz ~ Syrian Shakshuka

You may know eggs and tomatoes as shakshuka, although this cousin includes the smooth heat from chiles as well as briny black olives. This approach from Anas Atassi is in our rotation.

35 mins

Rodney Scott’s Whole BBQ Chicken

For those in the know, Rodney Scott is a barbecue sensation. For those of you who don't know, allow us to introduce you to his sublime smoked chicken—and tell you how to make it at home.

3 hrs 45 mins

Rye Bagels

Bagels from scratch? It's easier than you might think and a heck of a lot more rewarding than you'd ever imagine. The proof is in these chewy rye lovelies.

20 hrs 30 mins

Cauliflower Purée with Garlic and Spices

Nigel Slater's lovely way with everyday ingredients is showcased in this slightly glam approach that draws on both puréed and fried cauliflower along with warming spices.

1 hr

Pork Chops with Applesauce

No ordinary pork chops and apples recipe, this particular approach takes its sass from crisp, fried sage leaves and can be on the table in 30 minutes.

30 mins

Everything You Need to Know About Frying Chicken

Because until you've had fried chicken at home, hot from the stove, you haven't truly experienced just how glorious it can be. Here, all the tips, techniques, and recipes you need for perfect fried chicken every time.

Korean-Style BBQ Ribs

Sweet, tangy, and deliciously messy. Marinate 'em, grill 'em up, stack 'em on a platter, and prepare for everyone to be astounded.

2 hrs 30 mins