BurntBroccoli Pesto

Ingredients: 1/3 cupplus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 8 ouncesbroccoli florets (about 1 medium head) 1/4 cupraw nuts (small, such as pine nuts, or chopped, such as walnuts) 3 medium garlic cloves, peeled 1/2 teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper 1 pinchkosher salt 1 cup(100 grams) finely grated Parmesan 1 handfulbasil leaves (or another tender herb,... » read more

SalmonCoulibiacWithDillySour Cream

Ingredients: Salmon Coulibiac 1 (about 8×3½-inch) salmon fillet (about 1¾ pounds), skin removed Kosher salt, for seasoning All-purpose flour, for dusting 1 (14-ounce) package Dufour puff pastry 4 large leaves lacinato kale, stems removed Extra-virgin olive oil, for sautéing 3 large shallots, peeled and sliced into rings 1 1/2 cupscooked long-grain rice 1 tablespoonfinely sliced... » read more

Baked Ham and Cheese Sliders

Ingredients: ¾ cup melted butter 1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1 ½ tablespoons poppy seeds 1 tablespoon dried minced onion 24 mini sandwich rolls 1 pound thinly sliced cooked deli ham 1 pound thinly sliced Swiss cheese Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. In... » read more

DeviledEggsWithCrackly Bacon

Ingredients: 12 large eggs, preferably pasture-raised for orangey-gold yolks 2 slices thick bacon, each cut into 12 diagonal strips 1/3 cupmayonnaise 4 cornichons, minced (2 tablespoons) 1 tablespoonfinely snipped or sliced chives 1 tablespoonDijon mustard 1/2 teaspoonkosher salt 1/2 teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoonground cayenne Coarsely chopped parsley, dill, and/or chervil, for garnish Directions:... » read more

PastaWith10-MinuteTomato Sauce

Ingredients: 1 poundrigatoni, penne, or your favorite pasta (use ¾ pound pasta for a saucier version) 2 tablespoonskosher salt, plus more 4 tablespoonsunsalted butter 2 tablespoonstomato paste (preferably double-concentrated) 1/4 cup(45 grams) sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, plus 1 tablespoon oil from the jar 1 (14-ounce) can cherry tomatoes (such as Mutti or Cento brand)... » read more

Grandma’s Banana Bread

Ingredients: 3 cups sugar 1 cup margarine, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 eggs 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup buttermilk 6 very ripe bananas, mashed Directions: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking pan. In a large bowl, cream... » read more

Creole-SeasonedSeafood Boil

Ingredients: 16 ouncesbeer (any style) 3/4 cupplus 2 tablespoons Zatarain’s Creole Seasoning, divided 1/4 cupplus 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, divided 2 teaspoonsZatarain’s Concentrated Crawfish, Shrimp & Crab Boil, divided 4 bay leaves 12 red potatoes, halved 4 lemons, sliced in quarters 1 head garlic, halved 2 poundsZatarain’s Smoked Andouille Sausage, sliced into quarters 6 ears... » read more

Best Scrambled Eggs

Ingredients: 2 eggs 2 tablespoons sliced Cheddar cheese 2 thin slices ham 1 teaspoon heavy whipping cream ½ teaspoon butter Directions: Whisk eggs together in a small bowl until smooth. Mix in Cheddar cheese, ham, and heavy cream. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Pour in egg mixture; cook and stir until set... » read more

Squash&NigellaSeedSoda Bread

Ingredients: 350 grams(12 ounces) butternut squash, peeled 2 tablespoonsolive oil 1 teaspoonground cumin 1/2 teaspoonpaprika 1/2 teaspoonchile flakes 2 teaspoonsflaky sea salt 350 milliliters(12 fluid ounces, 1½ cups) buttermilk 250 grams(9 ounces, scant 2 cups) plain (all-purpose) flour, plus extra for dusting 250 grams(9 ounces, scant 2 cups) wholemeal (whole-wheat) flour 2 teaspoonsnigella (black onion)... » read more