Name: Whole Fish Baked in Sea Salt
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons coriander seeds; 1 tablespoon black peppercorns; 1 teaspoon fennel seeds; 1 3-pound cleaned scaled whole fish (such as whitefish or salmon), fins removed; 1 cup thinly sliced leek (white and pale green parts only); 1 lemon, thinly sliced into rounds; 2 large egg whites; 1/4 cup water; 2 26.5-ounce boxes coarse sea salt (6 cups); Extra-virgin olive oil; Lemon wedges

Oven-roasting whole fish marries ease of preparation with stunning presentation.

TEST-KITCHEN TIP:

For 8 to 10 servings, cook a 4 1/2-pound fish instead (you'll need to use 3 egg whites, 6 tablespoons water, and 3 boxes of salt). Bake the fish for 35 minutes. Whatever size fish you use, be sure to preheat the oven for 30 minutes, using an oven thermometer for accuracy.

Recipe notes

Rosemary and Dried Cherry Pork Chops

Rehydrating dried cherries in hot water turns them plump and juicy—exactly what you want scattered throughout a rosemary-scented pan sauce for pork chops.

Brussels Sprout Pasta

This brussels sprout pasta recipe taps nutty brown butter, crunchy pecans, and hot Italian sausage to create an easy dinner bursting with fall flavors.

Butternut Squash–Kale Salad With Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette

Round out these autumn greens with tart pomegranate seeds, crunchy pepitas, and a shower of Parmesan.

Béchamel Sauce

This classic 15-minute sauce is your secret weapon for homemade mac and cheese, chowder, lasagna, and more.

Our Favorite French Onion Soup

Caramelized onions, melty Gruyère, and a deeply savory broth deliver the kind of comfort that doesn’t need improving.

Frijoles Peruanos (Peruvian Refried Beans)

Mayocobas, or canary beans, are the quick-cooking pantry ingredient you should know about.

White Bean Turkey Chili

A dash of cocoa powder adds depth and richness to the broth of this easy turkey chili.

French Silk Pie

A no-bake Oreo crust, a rich chocolate filling, and a tower of whipped cream come together in this shut-the-room-up dessert.