A simple-yet-special pasta dish with a creamy sauce that’s indulgent-but-not-too.

Buttery and tender, flavored with ginger, orange zest, and a touch of five-spice and studded with candied ginger and dried orange.

Roasted Cauliflower and Shallots with Oregano and Lemon, an incredible side dish. Or make it an entree, adding grains, greens, or protein.

A twist on a traditional stuffing or dressing, adding apples, parmesan, and a handful of raisins, plus swapping shallots for onions.

Chicken Saltimbocca is thin chicken cutlets topped with sage and prosciutto, sautéed in butter, and served with a white wine sauce.

Mixed Greens with Pears, Bacon, Gruyère, and Warm Mustard Vinaigrette. Serve it with lamb chops, pork chops, or a hearty soup or stew.

A rich, creamy, melt-in-your-mouth, chocolatey-delicious Rocky Road Ice Cream, guaranteed to make those you love—including yourself—swoon.

Deeply savory and satisfying skirt steak topped with chimichurri, a pesto-like parsley sauce that’s bright and mildly spicy.

Scallop Scampi with Spring Onions and Orzo is a classic, deliciously indulgent combination of flavors that’s easy to make at home.

A simple cooking sauce, made from just three store-bought ingredients, gives this Sesame-Hoisin Pork Tenderloin and Carrots big flavor.

Homemade mayonnaise is about a zillion times better than store bought—with real flavor and a delicious balance of sweetness and piquancy.

Lemony, rich, and super satisfying. Even better if you make them with Meyer lemons.

Homemade Tomato Soup is cozy, comforting, and surprisingly simple to make.

Warming. Spicy. Jam-packed with ginger, both ground and candied. And perfect all winter long. Nice for gift-giving too.

Daunted by pastry? Don’t be. It’s really easy to make basic pastry dough, especially using a food processor.

This is a lot like quiche without the cheese. It also has a high proportion of goodies to quiche-y custard.

A flavorful cheese quickly and easily dresses up a simply-prepared steak. The recipe includes an optional, easy-to-make Merlot pan sauce.

A tangy twist on the ordinary, Hibiscus Sangria is a fruity, alcohol-optional cocktail with a tropical vibe along with lovely floral notes.

A great way to enjoy stone fruit season, Sparkling Wine Floats with Apricot-Vanilla Sauce are simultaneously elegant and playful.

A relatively simple yet delightfully special dish, thanks to the convenience of store-bought, always-elegant puff pastry.

This one-skillet dinner features one of the all-time great combinations—chicken, rice, and seasonal vegetables.

A basic-but-delicious chocolate pot de crème (aka chocolate pudding) made even more special by infusing it with fresh bay leaves.