Stir-fries don’t have to mean just vegetables and rice — they can mean noodles, too! In fact, noodle stir-fries are one of my favorite weeknight comfort foods. Whether made with lo mein noodles or rice noodles, these stir-fries are quick to prepare, and serve as the perfect backdrop for everything from sliced chicken breast to tender bok choy.

A fresh and flavorful sauce to memorize.

Warning: This will fill your home with the most maddening, irresistible, and mouth-watering aromas imaginable.

Yes, it's possible!

Pizza in its simplest, most classic form.

This simple chicken recipe is, far and away, the easiest way to cook our favorite poultry that I know. You hardly need a recipe: just toss a mix of chicken breasts, thighs, and drumsticks with a bit of olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast for about a half an hour. No flipping, no fussing, no nothing — and you can pile everything on a serving tray without the bother of pulling out the carving board. So smart. This is the kind of recipe that belongs in your core arsenal as a home cook.

It comes together with just a handful of condiments.

Making miso soup at home is one of the simplest and most satisfying ways to treat yourself during the frigid winter months.

Beef pho feels like a restaurant staple, but it's not actually all that hard to make a quick homemade version.

Polenta makes a luscious bed for anything from quickly sautéed mushrooms to a hearty slow-cooked meat ragu. It also goes well with oven-roasted tomatoes and zucchini. However, somewhere in its past, polenta picked up a reputation for fussiness. I am here to tell you that it is anything but fussy. This weeknight-friendly recipe helps you whip up a pot of creamy polenta in about 30 minutes. I’ll also let you know exactly when to stir it to make sure the sides aren’t drying out.

Risotto is the original 30-minute meal.

Skip the store-bought stuff — making it yourself is so easy and will be far tastier.

It has taken me far too long to discover how amazing — and how astoundingly easy — it is to make my own limoncello. I had this hazy idea that limoncello must be a closely guarded secret kept by a sect of weathered Italian grandfathers with wooly driving caps and secretive, knowing smiles. Just me? Well, it turns out all you need to make truly incredible limoncello are some good lemons, a bottle of stiff vodka, and just a little patience.

It feels so fancy to put them on a cookie tray for a spot of afternoon tea.

Whether you're boiling your first potato tonight or wonder if you've been doing it right, this step-by-step guide will show you the way.

No spiralizers or any special gadgets required — just an oven and a half-hour of your time.

This is the definitive recipe for classic vanilla custard ice cream.

It’s no pretty jar of jam or row of canned tomatoes, I know, but I suspect that making your own fruit-flavored vodkas might just be the most fun way to preserve. It’s very easy and simple; choose some ripe fruits, cover them with vodka, and wait for a few days until the vodka tastes good.

No need to go out — stay in tonight and have a homemade burger.

Here's our most basic, simple gazpacho recipe to get you started — plus plenty of ideas for how to amp it up.

It's got a secret for guaranteeing extra-crunchy cabbage.

The key to excellent roasted Brussels sprouts is heat and lots of it. Not the spicy kind, but the oven kind. This is easy in a restaurant where they can crank up those industrial ovens as high as they’ll go, but more difficult at home. I think I’ve finally figured how to make it happen. Heat is crucial for two reasons. First, it chars the outsides of the sprouts, crisping the outer leaves and caramelizing the cut surfaces. Second, it cooks the Brussels sprouts quickly.

I love dutch baby pancakes, a.k.a. Big Pancakes. But I love their potential as vehicles for fruits, jams, and other interesting toppings even more. Whether you’re looking for a sweet breakfast to kick off Mardi Gras, need to use up some eggs before Lent, or just like pancakes, this recipe should be next on your list. Dutch baby pancakes are also a grand party trick to pull on your guests.

Warm rolls will make any dinner better. Don't forget the dish of salted butter!

Here's how to round out your dinner spread.

All that's left to do in the morning is brew a pot of coffee.

It's crunchy, deeply caramelized, and utterly delicious.

Because nothing compares to a piping-hot soft pretzel.

You likely have everything you need.

Just add ice cream.

Once you know the ratio of eggs to cream, you can make quiche like a pro.

It's hard to find a dish that isn't improved by a handful of this bright, fragrant herb.

Step one: Start using them in place onion regular onions.

I love how easy it is to make this fast-and-fancy treat at home — no candy-making skills required!