Quick Coq au Vin Here’s a quick version of Coq au Vin, a red wine-braised chicken-and-vegetable stew that usually takes the better part...
Shrimp & Pea Risotto This Spanish-inspired main-dish risotto is studded with plenty of shrimp and peas. If you happen to have fresh shelled...
Chocolate Decadence Inspired by the (now) old-school, ultra-rich, mousselike chocolate cake that usually called for a whole pound of...
Rocky Road Brownies These super-rich brownies made chocolaty with plenty of cocoa powder have less fat than other brownies, but stay extra...
Creamy Chocolate Gelato This ultra-chocolaty, dairy-free Sicilian-style gelato—made without eggs or cream—is relatively lean but still creamy-...
Chocolate & Pine Nut Torte This chocolate cake is sophisticated, rich, moist and even a bit gooey, with a slightly crusty top. If you have grappa...
Lemon & Oregano Lamb Chops Juicy lamb chops take a trip to the Middle East with a quick herb-and-lemon rub and a tangy cucumber-tahini sauce....
Zesty Salsa with Preserved Lemons Preserved lemon adds a tart twist to traditional fresh tomato salsa. Scoop it up with tortilla chips or use it as a...
Lemon Pudding Cakes These magical little desserts start out as one batter and separate during baking into fluffy cake hiding a creamy layer...
Oyster Stew This oyster stew can be transformed from a comforting one-pot meal to an elegant dish for guests when you top it with...
Curried Cashews These curried cashews are impossibly addictive—every time we made them in the Test Kitchen they disappeared in a flash...
Chile-Lime Peanuts These spicy nuts were inspired by ones sold by street vendors across Mexico. If you can only find salted peanuts, omit...
Five-Spice Pistachios Chinese five-spice powder is a blend of cinnamon, cloves, fennel seed, star anise and Szechuan peppercorns; it adds...
Fig-Anise Compote Cook the figs in this compote down until they can be spread with a knife or spoon. The compote is equally delicious as...
French Onion Beef Tenderloin for Two We took the comforting flavors of French onion soup and turned them into an easy bistro-style steak dinner. Tender...
French Onion Beef Tenderloin We took the comforting flavors of French onion soup and turned them into an easy bistro-style steak dinner. Tender...
Chorizo-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin This mouthwatering pork tenderloin is stuffed with chorizo, cheese and spinach. Once you master stuffing a pork...
Salmon with Red Wine-Morel Sauce Dried mushrooms give this rich red-wine sauce an almost meaty flavor. Look for them in the produce department of well-...
Fettuccine with Creamy Mushroom Sauce Any variety of mushroom will work in this creamy vegetarian pasta sauce, but we particularly like a combination of...
Scandinavian Pickled Herring Bites This Scandinavian-style appetizer is a good way to try pickled herring if you’ve never had it. The potent flavor of the...
Polenta Wedges with Tomato Tapenade Crispy pieces of polenta topped with a tangy sun-dried tomato tapenade makes a pretty and tasty appetizer.
Marinated Olives & Feta Olives and feta marinated with rosemary, lemon and garlic are great served on crisp flatbread-style crackers or warm...
Ham & Red Pepper Spread Spread this creamy ham and roasted red pepper dip on Belgian endive, crackers or toasted baguette or use it as a dip...
Green Chile & Goat Cheese Dip This creamy, cheesy dip is spiked with green chiles and smoky chipotle pepper. Be sure to drain the ricotta the day...
Sugarplum Biscotti Dunk these fruitcake-inspired whole-grain biscotti in a cup of hot tea or coffee.