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Recipes

• Watermelon Gazpacho
  A twist on classic gazpacho—watermelon and tomatoes
• Vietnamese-Style Summer Rolls with Peanut Sauce
  Fresh bites of summer in a neat package
• Panzanella (Tuscan Bread Salad)
  Our version of the simple but flavorful Tuscan salad
• Chocolate Icebox Cake with Mascarpone and Blackberries
  Rich, easy, no-bake
• Pecan and Salt Caramel Cheesecake
  Sweet, salty and a bit of crunch
• Acorn Squash with Red Onion and Currants
  A hint of sweet and sour
• Classic Mashed Potatoes
  Just as they should be: creamy and buttery
• Almond Butter and Apricot Jam on Sourdough
  A more refined version of the classic PB&J
• Basil Oil
  A versatile dressing for fish or chicken
• Brown Butterscotch Pie
  A toasty-sweet dessert
• Molasses and Ginger–Glazed Carrots
  Sweet and warming
• Creamed Spinach
  Simple, satisfying, and indulgent
• Bourbon-Cream Gravy
  A stiff shot of bourbon gives gravy a kick
• Boozy Campfire Cheese
  Doused in liquor and baked in campfire ashes
• Sour Cherry and Green Tea Granité
  Tart marries sweet in this summertime refresher
• Thai Fighter
  The signature drink at CHOW's SF launch party
• Crunchy Celery and Romaine Heart Salad
  A healthy, light salad for the tender at heart
• Red Lentil Pâté
  Spread on a pita chip near you
• Red Lentil Pâté Bruschetta with Poached Eggs
  Breakfast should be more than bacon and eggs
• Cucumber and Cumin Yogurt Relish
  Refreshing, with a nice kick of heat
• Chicken Parmesan
  The dish that defines Italian American food
• Marinated Bocconcini
  A new take on an old favorite
• Italian Meatballs
  Ground pork, turkey, and beef packed with herbs
• Peanut Butta Cups
  Crunchy peanut filling covered in milk chocolate
• Pad Kee Mao (Spicy Ground Chicken and Rice Noodles)
  A quick, easy, and satisfying dinner
• Gruyère Tuna Melt
  Take your melt to the next level
• Fresh Thyme Vinaigrette
  An herbaceous dressing
• Calvados-Tarragon Hot Chocolate
  Apple and anise marry beautifully in this spiked hot chocolate
• Bicerin
  A coffee and chocolate concoction native to Turin
• Real Deal Hot Chocolate
  Indulgent and rich, as it should be
• Amaretto Hot Chocolate
  Nutty and chocolaty all at once
• Apple and Aged Cheddar Grilled Cheese
  A classic snack-time combination gets grilled
• Sautéed Jalapeño and Aged Jack Grilled Cheese
  Spicy, savory, and downright delicious
• Soft Pretzel Rolls
  Tastes like a pretzel, looks like a roll
• Whole-Wheat Fusilli with Parsley, Walnut, and Black Olive Pesto
  Hearty and herby with a zing of goat cheese
• Mushroom and Pancetta Soup
  An Asian-influenced soup that's light yet rich in flavor
• Black Forest Ham and Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese
  A ham and cheese intensified
• Sun-Dried Tomato, Parsley, and Manchego Grilled Cheese
  Sandwiched between toasty slices of whole wheat
• Grape and Taleggio Grilled Cheese
  Doused in grappa for a boozy, floral note
• Banana and Fromage Blanc Grilled Cheese
  Cinnamon raisin bread just found two new buddies
• Mexican Chocolate Ice Cream
  Tequila, canela, and milk chocolate share the spotlight in this custardy combination
• Roasted Beet and Chèvre Grilled Cheese
  The famous salad duo gets warm and toasty
• Basic Roasted Beets
  Bring out their earthy, sweet flavor
• Sweet Hot Mustard
  Honey mustard with a kick of heat
• Sweet Hot Mustard and Jarlsberg Grilled Cheese
  Served up on a pretzel roll
• 1621
  A fall cocktail in homage to the first Thanksgiving
• Cardamom-Caramel Rolls
  Sticky rolls grow up with a kick of cardamom
• Roast Fish with Thai Pesto
  Whole fish stuffed with a Thai-influenced sauce
• Five-Spice Roast Chicken
  Roast chicken gets a punch of flavor from an aromatic marinade
• Chicken Stuffed with Spinach and Feta
  Pan-roasted chicken breasts stuffed with Mediterranean flavors
• Coconut Hot Chocolate
  Simply decadent, simply delicious
• Double Anise Hot Chocolate
  Star anise and anise seed turn hot chocolate on its head
• Five-Spice Hot Chocolate
  Spiked with orange liqueur
• Royal Icing
  The ultimate icing for decorating cookies
• Meatball Sub
  The deli classic done right
• Basic Caramelized Onions
  They add a savory and sweet note to anything they top
• Eggplant Parmesan
  Caprese salad meets crispy fried eggplant
• Asian Pear and Gouda Grilled Cheese
  Melty, sweet, and a little sour from the toasty rye bread
• Sweet Potato Home-y Fries
  Like home fries with smoky paprika
• Black Forest “Strata”
  A luscious take on the classic German dessert
• Mozzarella and Pecorino Ravioli
  Pasta with cheese and more cheese
• Cranberry Culprit
  Bourbon and amaretto liven up cranberries
• Chicory, Tangerine, and Pomegranate Salad
  With pickled shallots and tangerine vinaigrette
• Puritan’s Pride
  A cranberry cocktail for the teetotalers
• Red Wine–Parsley Vinaigrette
  A tangy and herby topping for salad
• Caesar Dressing
  Not for wimps
• Caesar Salad
  The real deal—anchovies and all
• Watercress-Walnut Dip
  A sophisticated starter
• Chile Hot Chocolate
  Hot, spicy, and very chocolaty
• Black Pepper Lavash
  Crackly flatbread spiced up by black pepper
• Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
  Creamy, rich, and packed with vanilla
• Peninsular War
  Spanish and French liqueurs duke it out over cranberries
• Savory Onion and Leek Tart
  Inspired by the Alsatian flammenküche
• Preserved Lemon and Bitters Vinaigrette
  Bitters go way beyond cocktails
• Pumpkin Cupcakes with Buttermilk Icing
  A few bites of fall anytime you please
• Turkey Pad See Ew
  Give leftover roast turkey a second chance
• Chocolate Ding-a-Lings
  An improvement on an old favorite
• Vanilla Cream
  A rich take on a basic snackie-cake filling
• Little Ditsy Cream Pies
  Oatmeal cookies are paired with creamy vanilla filling.
• Twinks
  Our vanilla cream filling makes it even better
• Spiked Apple Galette
  Calvados doubles the apple flavor
• Pumpkin Pie with Spiced Crust
  Taking the quintessential Thanksgiving pie to a new level
• Buttermilk Icing
  A tangy topper to your favorite cupcake
• Boozy Persimmon Pudding
  Silky pudding cake laced with brandy and orange zest
• Fall Herb Butter
  Spread on the flavors of autumn
• Crispy Turkey Enchiladas
  Roll up your leftover Thanksgiving turkey
• Red Chile Sauce
  The mother sauce of Border Cuisine
• Creamed Turkey
  An American classic done right
• Mushroom and Fennel Bread Pudding
  Loaded with herbs and pecorino
• Chicken Chile Verde
  A party dish that's easy to make ahead of time
• Mer’s Pimm’s Cup
  A variation of the classic
• Oat and Honey Vodka
  An amazing feat of infusion
• Spicy Green Rice (Arroz Verde)
  Shares the plate well with grilled meats
• Grilled Vegetable Sandwich with Egg Salad and Bacon
  A big hit on the CHOW camping trip
• Borscht
  Beet and meat pair up for borscht goodness
• Socca
  A chickpea pancake native to Nice
• Citizen Cake Rum Butter Cake with Key Lime Cream and Tropical Fruits
  A fun cake from chef Elizabeth Falkner
• Double Lavender Honey Ice Cream
  A creamy perfumed treat
• Peppermint Hot Chocolate
  Crushed-up candies lend a minty note
• New England Clam Chowder
  Creamy, briny, and smoky—it's chowdah-licious
• Tunisian Lamb and Quince Stew
  Aromatic, spicy, and perfect for blustery fall weather
• Celery Root and Squash Gratin with Walnut-Thyme Streusel
  Ring in fall with this seasonal gratin
• Full Moon Punch
  A beautiful punch that's eerily strong
• Pecan and Sweet Potato Bread
  Tasty for breakfast, a coffee break, or dessert
• Garlicky Croutons
  Intense croutons for your Caesar salad
• Parsley Croutons
  For a crunchy herbed garnish on a soup or salad
• Apple-Chestnut Soup with Parsley Croutons
  A creamless puréed soup that's the essence of fall
• Basic Mayonnaise
  Use it as is or dress it up
• Tomatillo Salsa
  A fresh and slightly hot salsa
• BLT Salad
  Chop up the classic sandwich
• Grown-Up Tuna Salad
  With fennel, lemon, and high-quality tuna
• Prosciutto Palmiers
  Cheating with frozen puff pastry...
• Crisp Chocolate Chip Cookies
  Thin, buttery cookies loaded with chocolate chips
• Roasted Delicata Squash Salad
  With sherry vinaigrette, spinach, and ricotta salata
• Salt Cod and Clam Stew
  A light fish stew with clams
• Zucchini Carpaccio with Feta and Pine Nuts
  A beautiful way to use up summer squash
• Croissant and Prune Bread Pudding
  Custardy and rich, with a hint of Armagnac
• Whole Wheat Sablés
  Buttery cookies with the nutty flavor of whole wheat
• Gingerbread Cookies
  Soft, chewy, spicy, and full-flavored
• Chianti Butter
  Red wine–flavored butter dresses up everything
• Lavender-Infused Gin
  Give this English liquor a Frenchy twist
• Vermouth de Provence
  The herbed spirit gets herbier
• Provençale
  Mouth-watering and savory
• Bacon-Wrapped Turkey with Pear Cider Gravy
  Bacon keeps the turkey moist
• Cranberry and Citrus Sauce
  Tart and sweet all at once
• Chestnut Gnocchi with Robiola Cheese Sauce
  Gnocchi taken to the next level
• Extra-Spicy Bloody Maria
  The Bloody Mary gone picante
• Peasant Stew
  A homey dish made with seitan
• Parker House Rolls
  Slather with herbed butter for pure pleasure
• Turkey Pot Pie
  Creamy filling with a buttery crust
• Port Poached Pears
  Easy, light, and elegant
• Watercress Salad with Manchego, Membrillo, and Almonds
  Combining the best of Spanish flavors
• Lavender-Thyme Syrup
  Herbed syrup for anything from iced tea to cocktails
• Rabanada (Brazilian-Style French Toast)
  Crisp like a churro with a custardy interior
• Rice Crackers with Goat Cheese and Edamame
  An addictive snack
• Stuffing-Stuffed Mushrooms
  A great way to use up leftover Thanksgiving stuffing
• Curried Turkey Salad
  Coconut, raisins, and curried yogurt dress up leftover turkey
• Turkey Mulligatawny Soup
  A rich soup of turkey, rice, and vegetables
• Béchamel Sauce
  A basic recipe for "white sauce"
• Turkey Posole a la Guerita
  A delicious posole in minutes
• Olive Oil Cake
  With a hint of orange and the crunch of cornmeal
• Double Chocolate–Caramel Cookies
  Thumbprint cookies filled with caramel candies
• Chile-Lime Peanuts
  These beat out bar peanuts any day of the week
• Basic Turkey Stock
  Use the bird's carcass instead of just throwing it away
• Corn with Chèvre and Red Peppers
  A light, Frenchy twist on classic creamed corn
• Sticky Peanut Cookie Bars
  Layers of peanuts, caramel, and chocolate
• Charles Chocolates Pecan Brownies
  If you like nuts, this recipe is for you
• Chocolate Toffee Pumpkin Seed Bark
  With a pinch of cayenne
• Blood Orange Crème Anglaise
  The classic dessert sauce gets a citrus twist
• Chocolate-Whiskey Cake with Fluthered Cream
  So boozy even the cream is drunk
• White Chocolate–Cranberry Bark
  A festive confection for the holidays
• Momofuku Chicken Wings
  Soy and sake give an Asian slant to wings
• Pistachio Mexican Wedding Cakes
  A buttery, melt-in-your mouth cookie
• Sole in Saor
  Venetian fried fish marinated in vinegar and red wine
• Radicchio, Apple, and Squash Tempura
  Dipped in saba for a delicate starter
• Potato-Turnip Duck-Fat Latkes
  Silver dollar latkes flavored with thyme, onion, and pepper
• Honey Fritters with Blood Oranges
  Airy fritters tinged with orange
• Basic Cooked Beans
  A simple preparation for any dried bean
• Roasted Cod with White Beans, Tomato, and Truffle Oil
  A tasty fish preparation
• Fried Chickpeas with Sage
  Dusted in paprika for a smoky, crunchy snack
• Pepper-Roasted Cauliflower
  Charred bites of cauliflower seasoned with soy and pepper
• Adzuki Bean Porridge (Zensai)
  A Japanese dessert of adzuki beans and mochi
• Mochi Ice Cream
  Sweet mochi dough encases ice cream
• Ozoni Soup
  A soothing Japanese soup that takes center stage during New Year's
• Basic Sweet Mochi (An Mochi)
  Perfect for wrapping around ice cream
• Basic Savory Mochi (Age Mochi)
  Savory glutinous rice cakes popular in Japanese cuisine
• Ecuadoran Shrimp Cocktail (Cóctel de Camarones)
  Ceviche meets shrimp cocktail
• Pork and Pâté Vietnamese Sandwich (Banh Mi)
  Sweet, tangy, spicy, and crunchy
• Cauliflower-Parsnip Soup with Beet Crisps
  A deceptively rich yet creamless version
• Curried Carrot Soup
  Curry and coconut add an exotic twist
• Almond Butter Hot Chocolate
  You won't need dessert after this
• Caramel Hot Chocolate
  Like drinking a sundae sans ice cream
• Canelazo
  Warm cinnamon cocktail made with aguardiente
• Banana Hot Chocolate
  A favorite childhood food combo grows up (a bit)
• Chicory and Arugula Salad with Honey Vinaigrette
  Bitter, sweet, and crunchy
• Solstice Punch
  Citrus brightens up a punch reminiscent of warmer weather
• Toasted Mochi in Soybean Flour (Kinako Mochi)
  Toasted mochi are rolled in a sweet, nutty coating
• Icebox Sugar Cookies
  Make a big batch and keep it in the freezer
• Mexican Chocolate Icebox Cookies
  Mexican chocolate and cayenne lend exotic spice
• Coconut-Date Icebox Cookies
  Make a big batch and keep it in the freezer
• Hot and Sour Soup
  One of the most well-known Chinese soups
• Mushroom and Carrot Bulgur
  A humble grain in an easy preparation makes for a great side
• The Chunnel
  A transporting cocktail
• Petite Camembert Sandwiches with Leeks and Cremini
  Mini grilled-cheese bites
• Smoked Trout Crostini
  Easy but sophisticated finger food
• Endive with Figs, Blue Cheese, and Pecans
  The classic salad combo turns into an hors d'oeuvre
• Mulled Apple Cider
  Black pepper adds an unexpected kick
• Serrano Ham and Membrillo Crostini
  Topped with Manchego cheese
• Mongolian Beef Kebabs with Chile Jam
  Skewered meat doused in spicy sauce
• Bichon Frisé
  The Greyhound gone French
• Elderflower Sidecar
  A twist on the classic
• Anchovy-Marinated Olives
  Pair with vodka for an instant cocktail hour
• Gigi
  Channel your inner Frenchy
• Sophisticate
  The Cosmo gets some sophistication
• The Corsican
  A drink of both Italian and French origins
• Angel’s Share
  There's happy hour in heaven too
• Elderflower Royale
  Elderflower and champagne with a touch of bitters
• Girasol
  An exotic cocktail
• Martinique
  Reminiscent of the French Caribbean
• Cucumber-Orange Water
  Cleanse your palate with this simple, refreshing water
• Salty Hazelnut Brittle
  Shards of crackly caramel and toasted hazelnuts
• Crackly Sugar Cookies
  Buttery, sugary goodness
• Simple Poached Cod
  Simmered with carrots, potatoes, and shallots
• Pineapple Granité
  Blended pineapple and orange are frozen into icy granules
• Spiced French Toast with Roasted Pineapple
  An ultrarich version spiked with rum
• Spiked Frozen Coffee Shots
  Stay up as you get down
• Buttermilk and Brown Butter Waffles
  Nutty and indulgent—the perfect breakfast treat
• Easy Pain au Chocolat
  A quick take on the French classic
• Bittersweet Chocolate Sauce
  Intense, not-too-sweet flavor
• Nutty Chocolate Peanut Butter Chews
  Oatmeal, chocolate, and peanut butter cookies
• Oatzravaganza Cookies
  Oatmeal cookies gone crazy—in a good way
• Basic Tortilla Chips
  Salty, crunchy corn chips
• Cinnamon-Sugar Chips
  Fried flour tortilla chips sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar
• Vanilla Bean Pound Cake
  Tender cake flecked with vanilla
• Toasted Pound Cake with Coffee Sauce
  An addictive pairing
• Coffee Sauce
  A sweet dessert sauce with a rich coffee flavor
• Garlicky Kale and Spinach Dip
  A pesto-esque dip with kale
• Texas Queso Dip
  The staple Tex-Mex dip
• Caramel Ice Cream
  Creamy, rich, caramelly
• Salted Caramel Sauce
  Tasty enough to eat on its own
• Chile Gravy
  Tex-Mex salsa for enchiladas
• Cheesy Enchiladas
  Loaded with cheese and chile gravy
• Caramel Sundae with Cinnamon-Sugar Chips
  An adult take on the childhood staple
• Chili con Carne
  "Bowl of red" to Texans
• Mediterranean Braised Chard
  Pine nuts, olives, and anchovies enliven winter greens
• Death in the P.M.
  The name is warning enough
• Filthy Martini
  Why drink it dirty when you can get filthy?
• Basic Tomato Sauce
  Quick, simple, and flavorful
• Pico de Gallo
  The essential salsa for chips and dip
• Baked Radicchio and Mozzarella Pasta
  Creamy with nicely bitter notes
• Home Fries
  Bell pepper and shallots jazz up potatoes
• Welsh Rarebit Bites
  Beer-laced cheese spread on bread
• Lox Flatbread
  An addictive appetizer
• Southern-Style Skillet Cornbread
  With hominy and jalapeño to spice it up
• Pasta e Fagioli
  Warming tomato, bean, and pasta soup
• Sticky Toffee Pudding
  Our gooey, moist version of the British classic
• Blood Orange Vinaigrette
  A sweet, tart wintry dressing
• Hazelnut-Anise Cookies
  Crisp, buttery cookies with a hint of anise
• Sour Cream–Banana Bread
  Moist, tangy bread full of banana flavor
• Smoked-Duck Pizza with Hoisin
  Duck combines with red onion and hoisin
• Bistecca Fiorentina
  An indoor version of the rustic Tuscan dish
• Sautéed Broccoli Rabe
  Shallots and red chile flakes flavor this simple sauté
• Bucatini all’Amatriciana
  Slightly spiced tomato sauce with pancetta
• Flank Steak Salad with Arugula
  Hearty and healthy
• Candied Grapefruit Zest
  Sweet-sour snackable zest
• Upside-Down Banana-Coffee Tart
  Kind of like a tarte Tatin
• Marinated Mango
  Light and fresh with a nice kick of heat
• Wilted Greens with Balsamic Fried Eggs
  Tasty anytime from dawn to late night
• Turnip and Pear Purée
  An earthy, savory-sweet side
• Meyer Lemon and Black Pepper Cookies
  Icebox cookies for the subtle sophisticate
• Cornbread, Pecan, and Salt Pork Stuffed Onions
  Plus a kick of heat from jalapeños
• CHOW’s Intense Brownies
  Chewy, cakey, and fudgy
• Green Beans with Shallots
  Quick and tasty
• Vegetable Tagine
  A quick stew of vegetables, Moroccan spices, and chickpeas
• Herbed Beets with Fennel
  Dijon and vermouth add a delicious twist
• Jerusalem Artichokes with Crispy Prosciutto
  A quick sauté with prosciutto and mint
• Roasted Onions Agrodolce
  With raisins and crisp bacon
• Rutabaga with Mustard and Scallions
  Toasted mustard seeds give this dish crunch
• Beet Greens and Feta Pasta
  Finally, a way to use those beetroot tops
• Easy Chocolate Frosting
  A simple topping for cookies and cakes
• Kiwi Cheesecake
  Rich, creamy cheesecake with honeyed kiwi
• Winter Greens Lasagne
  Makes eating your greens a privilege
• Honey-Vanilla Syrup
  Combine with fruit for a quick dessert topping
• Apple Crisp with Oatmeal Streusel
  Crunchy topping and tender apples
• Cacio e Pepe Pasta
  Pecorino cheese–and-pepper pasta
• Herbed Peas and Carrots
  A classic side dish done right
• Dutch Baby Pancake
  A pancake that puffs up to incredible heights
• Fennel-Apple Slaw
  Sweet, tart, and slightly bitter all at once
• Apple Brandy Hot Toddy
  Honey liqueur reinvigorates the classic
• Dried Fig and Nut Bars
  Chewy fennel-flecked energy bars
• Orange Frothy
  Slushy, sweet, and tart all at once
• Almond and Walnut Baklava
  With fennel seed and lemon-honey syrup
• Salade Lyonnaisey
  A riff on a traditional French salad
• Fennel, Parsley, and Celery Salad
  Served with preserved lemon and bitters vinaigrette
• Classic Cobb Salad
  The original composed salad
• Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese
  Creamy, extra-tangy mac 'n' cheese
• Eggs Florentinesque
  An easier, updated take on the classic
• Caramelized Pears
  Delicious as a topping or on their own
• Spicy Cereal and Nut Mix
  Spicy, salty, buttery, and addictive
• Gumbo Z’herbes
  Vegetarian gumbo packed with cooking greens
• Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy
  Beef patties braised in a rich sauce
• Red Flannel Hash
  Helps you start the day off right
• Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette
  Popeye's favorite salad
• Marinated Mushrooms
  The longer these fungi sit the better
• Breakfast Rice Cakes with Chinese Sausage
  An Asian twist on the English muffin breakfast sandwich
• Minestrone
  Vegetable soup with pasta and beans
• Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
  Hearty and healthy
• Chilaquiles
  An indulgent combo of spice, crunch, and creaminess
• Mussels with Fennel, Lemon, and Belgian Ale
  Slightly bitter ale and briny mussels
• Braised Red Cabbage with Bacon
  A dish that gets better with time
• Roasted Lamb Sausages with Grape-Mint Relish
  A tasty melding of savory and sweet
• Savory Egg Pudding
  A crustless quiche with potatoes, herbs, and leeks
• Oxtail and Barley Soup
  Intensely rich and brothy
• Goat Cheese Toasts with Asparagus-Mushroom Ragù
  Creamy and crunchy
• Shaved Fennel and Pistachio Salad
  Crunchy salad dressed in lemon vinaigrette
• Carrot, Leek, and Parsley Mash
  Mashed but not mushed
• Almost Summer Pudding
  Strawberries and blueberries with liqueured brioche
• Bison Bacon Cheeseburger
  Topped with a mess of jalapeños and onions
• Smoked Paprika and Rutabaga Bisque
  Silky bisque spiked with smoky paprika
• Bourbon Steak Sandwich
  With roasted peppers, tarragon mayonnaise, and provolone on crusty ciabatta
• Bison and Bean Chili
  A simple dish
• Creamy Horseradish Vinaigrette
  A simple dressing for roasted beets or a green salad
• Linguine with Squash Noodles and Pine Nuts
  Herbs and ricotta salata dress it up
• Vieux Carré
  A potent cocktail from the Big Easy
• Pasta Salad with Spinach, Olives, and Mozzarella
  Simple, healthy, and perfect for lunch
• Green Salad with Creamy Horseradish Vinaigrette
  A simple salad with a kick of heat
• Bourbon-Marinated Flank Steak
  A tender, boozy steak that's quick and easy
• Round Robin
  A sweet absinthe cocktail
• Basic Roasted Bell Peppers
  A simple recipe for roasting
• Roasted Baby Carrots with Marmalade
  Sweet baby carrots ring in spring
• Coconut Tres Leches Cake
  Everyone asks for this recipe
• Deviled Eggs with Tarragon
  Everybody loves these little devils
• Pasta with Arugula Pesto, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Pine Nuts
  A quick and satisfying dinner
• Smoked Chili
  Smoked beer adds fiery depth
• Smoked Salmon Tea Sandwiches
  Filled with beets and dill yogurt
• Tarragon Mayonnaise
  Homemade mayonnaise spiked with anisey tarragon
• Broccoli, Mushroom, and Gouda Quiche
  A savory pie for breakfast or a light lunch
• Gingered Chicken Noodle Soup
  A warming bowl of comfort
• Wild Mushroom Risotto
  Creamy comfort with mushrooms
• Crumbly Oat and Apricot Bars
  Sweet, and begging to be served à la mode
• Thyme-Rubbed Bison Short Ribs
  Garlic, thyme, and lemon zest flavor braised bison
• Mock Potato Salad
  Classic, creamy, but with kohlrabi instead of potatoes
• Steamed Artichokes with Green Garlic Aioli
  Artichokes ring in spring with a simple dipping sauce
• Blackberry Coulis
  An intensely flavored dessert sauce
• Bison Strip Steaks with Brandy Pan Sauce
  In under 15 minutes, you've got dinner
• White Asparagus Soup with Pistachios
  The lesser-known asparagus takes center stage
• Red-Cooked Pork
  A slow-cooked dish with Chinese flavorings
• Sweet Potato–Star Anise Soup with Ginger Cream
  Deceptively simple, and warming
• Spicy Cinnamon-Sugar Popcorn
  With a little chile oil and cinnamon-sugar
• Harissa-Marinated Tri-Tip Roast
  Harissa paste spices up this quick preparation
• Chervil and Butter New Potatoes
  Chervil's delicate anise flavor enhances steamed baby potatoes
• Carne Asada
  Build a better burrito with it
• Green Garlic Aioli
  A tangy aioli for dipping or spreading
• Angel Hair Pasta with Green Garlic Cream Sauce
  Pasta wraps up asparagus and sugar snap peas
• Asian-y Tofu Scramble
  Asian-inspired flavors spice up a simple scramble
• Saag Tofu
  Spiced spinach with tofu and yogurt
• Chilled Tofu Salad with Miso-Ginger Vinaigrette
  Tofu stars in this Asian-inspired salad
• Bread-and-Butter Radishes
  A sweet, tart, and crisp snack
• Sashimi with Soy Sauce, Sesame Seeds, and Chives
  Celebrate top-quality, fresh fish with this dish
• Fruity Smoothie
  A healthy start to the morning
• Miso-Ginger Vinaigrette
  Especially good over tofu or sliced avocado
• Citrus–Poppy Seed Muffins
  Tangy, fluffy, and citrus-packed
• Rhubarb and Strawberry Compote
  A classic pairing with a hint of lemongrass
• Touch of Evil
  Dispel virtue with bourbon and absinthe
• Three-Bean Salad
  A perennial picnic favorite
• Mint and Lime Iced Tea
  Sweet Southern-style tea
• Oven-Fried Buttermilk Chicken
  Pack some for your next picnic
• Almost Arnie
  Based on the PGA champ's iced-tea-and-lemonade blend
• Strawberry Syrup
  Makes everything berrylicious
• Rhubarb-Almond Bars
  An addictive combo of fruit and nuts
• Salmon en Croûte
  Cheating with frozen puff pastry ...
• Tea-Infused Vermouth
  A cocktail essential with an unexpected edge
• The Jersey Lightning
  Strikes when you least expect it
• Potato Salad with Peas and Mint
  Pasta carbonara becomes potato salad
• CHOW Bagel
  The ultimate crackly, chewy bagel
• Mexican 75
  A French 75 changes nationality
• Kumquat Caipirinha
  Kumquats give an edge to Brazil's national cocktail
• Zen Bars
  Cookie bars layered with good karma
• Farro Risotto with Asparagus and Fava Beans
  A whole-grain risotto that screams spring
• Tequila Shrimp
  A quick dip in some booze gives these shrimp a nice twist
• Tequila Shrimp and Asadero Quesadillas
  Crispy tortillas, melty cheese, and boozy shrimp
• Frozen Coco Loco
  All that's missing is the paper umbrella
• Slow Cooker Duck Confit
  Sear in a hot skillet or shred and add to salads
• Lemon Meringue Pie with Graham-Cracker Crust
  A great summer pie, light and sweetly tart
• Smoked Cheddar Soufflé
  Smoky cheddar rises to new heights
• Basic Pizza Dough
  This simple recipe can be used for more than just pizza
• Rajas Quesadilla
  Peppers and onions mix in this cheesy quesadilla
• Chorizo and Olive Flatbread
  Spiced up with a touch of harissa
• Drunken Watermelon Pops
  An adult version of a college favorite
• Juniper and Bay Leaf Syrup
  Add some gin, without adding the sin
• Panaché
  A beer cocktail with panache
• Snapper Ceviche with Chiles and Herbs
  Orange juice and mint update this classic
• Ragu alla Bolognese
  Our version of the classic Italian meat sauce
• Hot Campfire Couscous with Zucchini and Pine Nuts
  Currants dress up this versatile side
• Jicama and Orange Salad
  A quick, simple salad packed with flavor
• Pickled Red Onions
  A crunchy addition to any taco
• Green Bean Salad
  A tasty summer salad
• Marinated Potatoes and Fennel
  Heirloom potato salad with a light vinaigrette
• CHOW Veggie Burger
  Our stab at the perfect formula

TastingNotes

• Entering Paradise
  Can a photograph really represent the beauty of wine country?
• Picturing Perfection
  Further thoughts on wine-country imagery.
• Rosé and Offal
  One of these things, everyone likes. The other, not so much.
• Sensory Symphony
  A perfect, rapturous moment between me, an egg, and a rosé.
• Sémillon and Sheep Jokes
  I do love when these staid winemaker meals go off the rails a little, venturing into vaguely offensive territory.
• The Fish, the Sauce, the Wine
  The meal was pure reverie, and I had yet another small data point to add to my evolving sense of how to match food and wine.
• Summer Rosé
  Warm weather, grilled chicken, and wine

Stories

• A Navel-Gazing Moment
  CHOW’s favorite CHOW recipes
• Basic Steak
  Sear it, then put it in the oven
• Baked Breaded Salmon
  Salmon fillet with breadcrumbs
• Roasted Chicken Breast
  Bone in, skin on (with a simple sauce made by deglazing)
• Asian Broiled Tofu
  With carrots and sauce
• Crunchy, Cool-Weather Fare
  Salads that lighten up the dark winter months
• Brown Bag It
  CHOW and Good Magazine ask: What’s in your lunch bag?
• Traditional or Modern
  Vietti Barolo finds the best of both worlds
• What the Pros Use
  Home-chef kitchen tools for under $10
• Garlicky Spaghetti
  Supereasy aglio e olio
• In Defense of Cheap Liquor
  Does your expensive bottle of choice stand up to the lime and sugar test?
• What Is Nondairy Creamer?
  It makes coffee so creamy, yet it’s not cream
• Crispiness Jihad
  Ben & Jerry’s Cinnamon Buns ice cream, and Nestlé Crunch Crisp bar
• The Awkward Lip-Kiss Greeting
  Way beyond hugs and air smooches
• Low-Rent Umami
  Wholesome Classics Hamburger Helper and Big & Soft Chips Ahoy!
• You Say Farine, I Say Flour
  There’s a difference between French and American flour. Croissant-makers beware!
• Beyond Salt and Pepper
  Ten flavor-boosting ingredients
• What to Do with Plain Yogurt
  Granola, sure. But also dressings, marinades, soups, and muffins.
• Things to Do with Stale Bread
  And most of them don’t involve croutons
• Buy These Now
  Kitchen equipment worth paying for
• When Booze Won’t Do
  Nonalcoholic but plenty satisfying
• Items You Will Never Need
  If only there were a battery-powered column reader to do this for you
• Overlooked and Misunderstood
  These recipe building blocks deserve a little more attention
• The Day After
  What to do with the turkey leftovers?
• Cookies, Candies, and Cakey Things
  Holiday confections to give or be given
• Instant Entertaining
  Holiday hosting goes low-key
• Hand Warmers
  Wrap your mittens around these cold-weather drinks
• When Hunger Strikes
  Crunchy, salty, sweet snacks to bridge the gap
• Save Your Dollars
  For many kitchen items, cheaper is better
• Game Face
  Is it OK to apply lipstick at the table?
• Farewell to Hydrocolloids
  Chef Alex Stupak’s Mexican food dreams
• Robert Parker’s Wine Ratings Creep
  As the numbers edge up, their relevance goes down
• What Is a Caper?
  It’s so salty, it must be from the ocean
• Roast Pork Loin
  With a chile-coffee glaze
• Three-Egg Omelet
  Filled with melted cheese
• Birthday Butchery
  Help! I’m not cut out for cake-cutting.
• Añejo Tequila Is a Hoax
  Why drink an agave liquor if you can’t taste the agave?
• What’s the Difference Between Types of Oatmeal?
  Steel-cut, rolled, instant …
• Is There Something in My Teeth?
  Oral hygiene among friends and associates
• More Champagne!
  Behind the expansion of the Champagne AOC
• Why Does Nose Grease Tame Beer Foam?
  Frat boy lore demystified
• Eat Your Greens
  Veggie-phile cookbooks for carnivores and vegetarians alike
• Green Your Hangover
  360 Vodka Gift Set, plus Taco Filling and Nature’s Burger
• Comfy Clothes and White Tablecloths
  Must you dress up for nice restaurants?
• Diet Craft Beer for the Oxymoron
  Miller Lite Brewers Collection and Bush’s Best Grillin’ Beans
• Don’t Hide the Ring in the Flan
  How to propose in a restaurant
• Do Bordeaux Wine Futures Have a Future?
  The unreliable en primeur system
• How Long Can Dried Pasta Be Stored?
  It doesn’t get moldy, so surely it lasts forever
• Crushing Bones with Alton Brown
  The Good Eats host divulges his next big moves
• Chunky Vegetable Soup
  Use up leftover produce
• Where Does Your Wine Come From?
  Real places versus marketing ploys
• How Does Plastic Wrap Cling?
  It’s got that special stick-to-it-ive-ness
• Indiana Jones Treats
  Mint Crisp M&M’s and Lemonaise
• Environmentally Friendly Picnic Supplies
  Enjoy the outdoors without trashing it
• Deciphering German Wine
  Kabinett, trocken, feinherb?
• Whole Roasted Fish
  Stuffed with rosemary and lemon
• Tips for Successful Grilling
  Hone your skills in preparation for barbecue season
• Drunk on Recycling
  Can you ask guests to bring their own cups?
• Beer and Cheese
  It’s the perfect pairing
• Gas Versus Charcoal: Which Is Better for Grilling?
  Choose what’s under your grate before you choose what goes on top
• Will Mayonnaise Give Me Food Poisoning?
  Could be a massive picnic hazard
• Surprise Guest: Mom
  Can you tell a friend not to bring his parent to your party?
• Celebrity Booze
  If Donald Trump makes it, you drink it
• Sparkling Shiraz: A Confession
  It’s not cool, but I like it