This is my kind of chowder: smoky, cozy, and unapologetically creamy, but still bright enough that you want a second bowl. We build the whole thing on a bacon-and-leek base, let thyme and a little smoked paprika do the heavy lifting, then fold in tender salmon at the end so it stays silky instead of […]
This is my kind of pot-of-gold comfort food: a smoky, spicy southern black eyed peas recipe that simmers into a thick, silky broth, then gets a tumble of collard greens right at the end so they stay bold and not mushy. I lean hard into the classics (onion, celery, garlic, a little pork for richness), […]
If you love a soup that hits you with garlic first, then ginger, then that peppery, soy-vinegar tang, this beef Manchow is your kind of bowl. It's my cozy, weeknight take on the classic indo-chinese manchow soup vibe: shredded veg, a glossy broth thickened just enough to cling to every spoonful, and a blizzard of […]
If you want a squash recipe that feels like it came from a bistro but still works on a Tuesday, this pan-seared delicata squash is it. We slice the squash into half-moons, get those edges deeply browned in a hot skillet, then hit everything with a quick maple-butter glaze that turns sticky and shiny in […]
If you love the idea of a lazy, all-afternoon pot of sauce perfuming the whole house but you don't want to babysit meatballs, this is your move. This vegetarian Sunday gravy leans on a sheet pan of hard-roasted vegetables, tomato paste browned until brick-red, and a very deliberate herb situation (basil, oregano, and a sneaky […]
This one-pot carne guisada stew with bell peppers and rice is my answer to those "I want something cozy but I refuse to do dishes" nights. It's a guisada recipe mexican-style in spirit: tender beef simmered in a warmly spiced gravy with sweet peppers, then finished by cooking the rice right in the pot so […]
This aalu tikki burger is what happens when a classic Indian potato patty meets a messy, juicy, diner-style burger situation: crisp-edged spiced tikkis, creamy avocado, and a spicy mayo that pulls everything together like it owns the place. It's hearty without feeling heavy, and it scratches that street-snack itch while still being totally doable at […]
This maple glazed deer sausage recipe is what I make when I want something that feels a little fancy but still cooks like a skillet dinner. You get snappy, browned deer sausage links lacquered in a sticky maple-mustard glaze, plus a tangy apple chutney that tastes like fall decided to show off. The chutney is […]
If you love restaurant-style lobster but don't love restaurant prices (or the whole "what do I do with a live lobster" situation), this is your move. These lobster tails are baked right in a silky coconut curry sauce that tastes like it simmered all day, but it comes together fast with pantry staples: curry paste, […]
This crunchy dahi papdi chaat with avocado and cilantro dressing is my weeknight shortcut to full-on chaat-shop energy at home: crisp papdi, cool yogurt, sweet-tangy chutneys, and a green dressing that tastes like guac met a chutney and decided to be extra. The trick is keeping the papdi snappy (a quick oven re-crisp does wonders) […]
