Alison Roman

Kabocha squash is made for purées.

Adding cream thins lemon curd and makes it extra spoonable—delicious in more than just this dish.

Cutting the vegetables into similarly sized pieces helps them cook at the same rate, so this entire dish—sauce included—can be made in one pan.

For a moist cake, be sure to use finely ground polenta labeled “quick-cooking” or “instant”; cooking times listed on the package will be five minutes or less.

This is not your usual garlic-and- oil sauté: Lime pickle brings a spicy and pungent kick.

You're going to want to add this gently spiced and meltingly tender fish to your simple weeknight meal rotation.

No one has to know these moist, chewy, decadent chocolate cookies are totally wheat-free.

Most gluten-free flour mixes rely on rice flour or cornstarch, which can create a gummy texture. But the main ingredient in Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free All Purpose Baking Flour is garbanzo flour. The muffins we made with it had the best flavor, texture, and color out of all the brands we tried.

If the batter thickens as it sits, thin with more club soda.

Get the pan smoking hot so the fish won't stick. Let it get a good sear on the first side, which will also help it release.

This elegant salmon dish is perfect for a winter dinner party—just slide it into a low oven for 40 minutes and it’s ready to serve.

It might look like a lot when the greens are raw, but add them all anyway. They'll quickly wilt down to a silky texture.

For a moist cake, be sure to use finely ground polenta labeled "quick-cooking" or "instant"; cooking times listed on the package will be five minutes or less.

If you think mackerel is too fishy, this is the recipe that will change your mind. The fish's assertive, slightly oily character is tempered by the brightness of lemon juice and creamy richness of yogurt.

This deceptively simple condiment is as addictive as pesto and as transformative as a squeeze of lemon. Spoon it onto fish, chicken, steak, roasted vegetables, or even pasta.

Collards and kale have some chew to them. Use your hands to work the dressing into the leaves until they soften and start to wilt.

Had kasha or soba? You've tasted buckwheat. The flour has an earthy, mineral flavor that pairs especially well with tart fruits, like these cherries.

I love grapefruit cocktails year-round, but the rye and sage make this one especially wintry.

Molasses keeps these cookies magically fresh and chewy for days.

Though delicious in its simple, unadulterated state, shortbread is also ripe for innovation. This slightly savory version features rosemary and a touch of of-the-moment caraway, but the possibilities are endless. If you've got the time, make a double batch and keep the second pan uncut in the freezer for last-minute visitors.