Simple Cooking

Baking citrus at a high heat caramelizes the sugars and adds depth. It's just the thing to bring intrigue to salads and more.

Inspired by the rich flavors of food cooked in a tandoori oven, these carrots get their warm, savory notes from vadouvan.

Start your weekend mornings right with this healthier, more delicious breakfast bowl.

Sometimes it's okay to cut corners: Here we make the classic Italian dish with bacon and skip the multiday air-drying process. It's not traditional, but it sure is delicious

For a delicate—not brittle—crunch, don't overbake. It's okay if the center of the cookie is still pale.

Turn breakfast into dinner by piling crisp-edged eggs, feta, sprouts, and avocado on top of toasted flatbread.

Chef Kramer cooks the chops medium-rare so they stay juicy; you can also use rib chops.

Why is it that in the dead of winter, everything seems to need a little help? Anchovy butter delivers bold flavor to this back-pocket pasta

You can cook the chickpeas a day or two in advance; pick up at the step where you sauté the onion and garlic.

This crunchy winter salad is exactly what you'll want to pack for lunch this week.

Because it contains more essential oils, whole grain rye flour can spoil quickly. Store the unused portion in the fridge or freezer.

Believe it or not, we came up with a new way to chop broccoli.

This slaw reimagines Brussels sprouts as an adorable mini salad green. Core them with a paring knife and the leaves will pop right off.

We’ve always loved the slightly sweet and nutty crunch of water chestnuts, which are actually the bulblike growth of a marsh-grown, grasslike plant. We use it unapologetically in spur-of-the-moment stir-fries. Learn how to make this recipe and more in our online cooking class with Sur la Table.

A vegan's delight, with a gentle bonus buzz from the matcha.

Warm Chinese five-spice powder, tangy hoisin, and savory scallions add bold flavor to this perennial party snack. Can't find fully cooked breakfast sausage? Cook fresh sausages in a pan and proceed with the recipe.

Spicy chorizo, sweet membrillo, and nutty manchego bring Spanish flair to everyone's favorite finger food.

A boozy whiskey cocktail that's equal parts mezcal smoke and festive sweetness, thanks to a warm, spice-infused maple syrup.

If you want to make any holiday cookie, this is your dough: Just add your choice of mix-ins to create endless delicious variations.

The Spanish Tortilla (or Tortilla Española) is not actually a tortilla at all--at least in the way most Americans understand the term. Instead, tortilla is a large, delicious frittata of eggs and potatoes. This fresh take on the classic Spanish dish is a great make-ahead, single-bite hors d'oeuvre for a cocktail party. The mild base ingredients are a great canvas for added layers of flavor, and, once you learn the technique, the variations are endless. It is delicious served warm, room temperature or even cold, and is a great, filling option for any gluten-free guests you might be catering to.