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Rigatoni with Lemon-Chile Pesto and Grated Egg
The secret to this silky, lemony sauce is plenty of butter, and the courage to use it all.
Reginetti with Savoy Cabbage and Pancetta
We're into the ruffles-on-ruffles look you get from using reginetti noodles and Savoy cabbage, but any short pasta and green cabbage can be used in their place.
Farro Spaghetti with Mushrooms and Hazelnuts
Chef Krajeck serves a similar dish at Rolf and Daughters; his hazelnut broth adds a clever layer of flavor.
Gluten-Free Shells with Beets, Ricotta, and Pistachios
Don't laugh—good gluten-free pastas exist.
Spicy Lamb and Lentils with Herbs
Sauté ground lamb with cooked lentils and plenty of spice for a lightning-fast weeknight dinner—then pile extras into a rice bowl or pita pocket for lunch the next day.
Raspberry-Ricotta Cake
Grab fresh spring berries the minute you see them at the market and fold them into this simple, tender cake you'll want to bake all season long.
Almond-Crusted Trout with White Grits and Swiss Chard
The search for crispy trout skin stops here. Dredging the fish in ground almonds works wonders, adding a delightfully toasty exterior.
Orange Poppy Seed Pancakes with Rosemary Maple Syrup
These fluffy pancakes get an extra dose of nutrition (not to mention serious crunch) from a combination of poppy and sunflower seeds. Use any citrus you like for the batter, but we're especially fond of how oranges pair with the rosemary-infused maple syrup. All-purpose flour may be substituted for spelt, however we love the unique nuttiness that spelt brings to this recipe.
Buckwheat Pancakes with Sausage, Scallions and Fried Eggs
Anyone who loves to dip their bacon or sausage in maple syrup will flip for these sweet and savory flapjacks. To complete the trilogy of perfect breakfast foods, we recommend topping your stack with a fried egg before diving in.
Gluten-Free Banana-Almond Pancakes With Date Caramel
These decadent silver dollar-style pancakes are inspired by the classic British banoffee pie but are completely free from refined sugars—and they're gluten-free to boot. Sticky and sweet dried dates are soaked in hot water and blended to create the luxurious toffee-like "caramel." If you're feeling extra indulgent, whip up a batch of Coconut Whipped Cream to go on top.
Puffles (Stuffed Puff-Pastry Waffles)
These stuffed waffles couldn't be easier; you don't even have to make batter! They combine the flakiness and flexibility of puff pastry with the golden brown, crispy exterior of a waffle. Use one of the suggested sweet or savory fillings below, or experiment with your favorite flavor combinations to make the puffles of your dreams.
Blistered Edamame
Pass the Pods C'mon, who doesn't love edamame? Consider this the adults-only version: sautéed, spicy, and highly snackable.
Iceberg and Cabbage Slaw
As any deli aficionado will tell you, shredded lettuce—especially iceberg—is a glorious thing.
Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts
A vegetarian twist on a Chinese take-out standard, these sprouts deliver crunch, spice, and zing.
Curried Ground Shrimp and Noodles
Reason alone to take a trip down your supermarket's international aisle.