Make Ahead
Homemade Sprinkles
These naturally dyed sprinkles are just as vibrant as store-bought—plus, they taste like raspberry lemonade, thanks to freeze-dried berries.
Charred Chicken With Sweet Potatoes and Oranges
A topping of feta and olives is a salty, bright complement to the caramelized oranges and roasted sweet potatoes in this flavor-packed chicken dinner.
Brassicas Bowl
Lots of seeds keep this bowl of roasted broccolini, shaved Brussels sprouts, and raw kale exciting.
Curried Yellow Split Pea Soup with Spiced Coconut
Top this Madras curry–perfumed soup with earthy-sweet spiced coconut chips for a warming vegetarian dinner.
Cheesesteaks
Stop arguing about the merits of provolone vs. American cheese. Just use both to make an incredible sandwich.
Quick Raspberry Charlotte
Saturated with brandy, cream, and raspberry purée, dried Italian-style savoiardi get the French treatment here.
Beef Pho
This quick version of the classic Vietnamese soup is steeped with aromatic spices and finished off with a waft of refreshing herbs.
Delicata Squash and Brussels Sprouts Salad
Toss roasted squash and Brussels sprouts with a perfectly salty and spicy miso-harissa dressing for a refreshing change of pace.
Green Chicken Chili
This easy chili is a cross between chile verde and white chicken chili, an effortless and hearty dinner that’s perfect for weeknights.
Flourless Cacao Fudge Cake
Raw cacao powder retains a higher portion of nutrients than more common cocoa powder, which is usually heated during manufacturing. Swap the almond meal here for hazelnut meal, if you prefer.
Kartoffel Kugel (Ashkenazic Potato Pudding)
This classic Jewish savory potato pudding has a crisp crust and a moist, soft interior.
Classic Chicken Pho
Easier to make than the beef version, chicken pho requires fewer ingredients and takes less finesse for superlative results.
Spicy Tofu With Pickled Shiitake Mushrooms
How to prevent tofu from being bland? Toss it in a robust, spicy, salty, and deeply seasoned marinade.
Kale, Snow Pea, and Pork Dumplings
Snow peas and water chestnuts add a fresh crunch to these tasty dumplings
Pan-Fried Sea Bass with Miso, Lemon, and Thyme-Glazed Roasties
A tangy dish full of zing. The thyme adds deep flavour and the roasties give real crunch.
Creamy Pinto Bean Dip
Serve this lightly spiced, last-minute bean dip with tortilla chips and watch it disappear before half-time.
Chai-Spiced Hot Toddy
This rum-spiked hot toddy is infused with fiery black pepper, revitalizing cinnamon, and cleansing cardamom to cure the winter blues.
22-Minute Coconut Chicken Curry
This 22-minute South Indian-inspired chicken dinner is based on takeout versions served at Manhattan's Curry Row.
Udon Soup With Chicken, Spinach, and Mushrooms
This classic Japanese soup is both nourishing and comforting—just the thing for those midwinter blues.
Figs-in-a-Blanket
Spicy, honey-glazed figs and creamy goat cheese are baked in puff pastry in this fun vegetarian play on pigs-in-a-blanket.