Weekend Project

A kadai with chickpeas in a tomato sauce topped with onions and fresh cilantro.

Tomato Chickpea Curry

Inspired by my mom's homestyle chhole, this tomato chickpea curry utilizes pantry-friendly ingredients to create a deliciously spiced and satisfying...

A plate of chicken shawarma topped with herbs on a linen napkin.

Oven-Roasted Chicken Shawarma

This oven-roasted chicken shawarma features chicken thighs coated in an exceptionally flavorful mix of spices, then baked and served with...

A small dutch oven with basil pesto drizzled in olive oil and topped with a basil leaf.

Pesto alla Genovese (Homemade Basil Pesto)

You'll love this homemade basil pesto recipe, featuring vibrant and aromatic notes of basil, salty cheese, and pine nuts, all...

A block of room temperature butter with a buttered knife next to it on a wooden cutting board.

Homemade Cultured Butter (Better Than Store-Bought!)

This simple cultured butter is made by slowly fermenting heavy cream and buttermilk at room temperature until thickened, then chilling...

Gnocchetti sardi (malloreddus) in a tomato butter sauce in a bowl set over a napkin.

Malloreddus (Gnocchetti Sardi) with Tomato Butter Sauce

Malloreddus, or gnocchetti sardi, is a traditional pasta shape from Sardinia with a pleasantly chewy texture and bite. Come along...

Nests of pappardelle pasta dusted in semolina flour on a baking sheet.

Homemade Pappardelle Pasta

This homemade pappardelle pasta recipe yields a silky and luxurious texture with just a bit of chew. With my easy...

A bowl of creme fraiche with a wooden spoon in it.

How to Make Crème Fraîche (2-Ingredients!)

This silky homemade crème fraîche recipe requires very little prep and only two ingredients: heavy cream and buttermilk. With my...

A bowl of oatmeal with a spoon in it and various bowls of ingredients in the background.

Extra Creamy Oatmeal (5-Minute Prep Time!)

This creamy oatmeal recipe is truly the *best*! Oats soak overnight in a mixture of milk and water, then simmer...

A deeply browned roasted and trussed chicken in a cast-iron pan.

Samin Nosrat’s Oven-Roasted Buttermilk Chicken

Out of the dozens of roasted chicken recipes I've tried in my life, Samin Nosrat's buttermilk chicken takes the cake....

A textured bowl with broth, brown lentils and barley topped with yogurt, chili flakes, parsley, and onions.

Barley Lentil Soup with Mint Yogurt and Lots of Onions

Inspired by the Middle Eastern dish mujadara, this warming, spice-infused barley lentil soup is topped with mint yogurt and deeply...

A large bowl of chocolate mousse topped with flaky sea salt, whipped cream, and chocolate shavings.

Mousse au Chocolat (Julia Child’s Recipe)

This perfect mousse au chocolat recipe (chocolate mousse) from Julia Child is rich, decadent, and airy, with hints of orange,...

A porcelain cup with thick hot chocolate topped with whipped cream dusted with cocoa powder.

French Hot Chocolate (Chocolat Chaud)

This rich and velvety French hot chocolate recipe is an absolute stunner! Inspired by my favorite chocolate shops, it's an...

A dutch oven with a chunky marinara sauce, a wooden spoon, and bits of cooked basil.

Rustic & Chunky Tomato Sauce

Thanks to a flavorful burst of aromatics, this homemade chunky tomato sauce recipe delivers the rich, slow-simmered taste of an...

A bowl of pasta in an orange cream sauce topped with bits of lobster and garnished with parsley.

Lobster Pasta with Creamy Saffron Sauce

You'll love this luxurious show-stopping lobster pasta dish with perfectly cooked pieces of lobster coated in a saffron-infused white wine...

Creamy cooked white beans in a golden broth flecked with spices.

Slow-Cooked Italian White Beans

These delicately slow-cooked Italian beans are creamy, tender, and lightly spiced with chili flakes, garlic, and thyme! After cooking dozens...

A bowl of Greek yogurt drizzled with honey and topped with raspberries set on a plate.

How to Make Homemade Greek Yogurt

This homemade Greek yogurt recipe is luxuriously thick, creamy, and far simpler than you might think. With a bit of...

A decorative bowl with granola dotted with pecans, cranberries, and pumpkin seeds.

Homemade Pumpkin Spice Granola with Cranberries and Pecans

This homemade pumpkin spice granola recipe is the perfect fall treat! It's full of crunchy bits of granola dotted with...

A large slab of focaccia on a metal baking sheet next to a few individual pieces.

Samin Nosrat’s Ligurian Focaccia (Step-by-Step Recipe)

Featured in the Netflix show Salt Fat Acid Heat, Samin Nosrat's focaccia recipe is crispy on the outside with a...

Creamy polenta topped with mushroom bourguignon and fresh parsley in a wooden bowl.

Mushroom Bourguignon

This mushroom bourguignon recipe is a crowd favorite, full of rich and hearty flavor. Mushrooms pan-sear until deeply browned, then...

Hand rolling a piece of gnocchi dough over a gnocchi board on a cutting board.

How to Make Homemade Potato Gnocchi

These 5-ingredient homemade potato gnocchi are so light and fluffy! Russet potatoes bake until fork-tender, and the peeled potatoes are...