Recipes

Fact: Homemade salad dressings are better. They are fresh, lively, and easy to customize. This is especially true when it comes to the oft-maligned classic, Thousand Island dressing — yes, I mean that pink dressing on the salad bar in the giant squeeze bottle. The homemade version of this dressing’s got a few neat tricks up its sleeve — including a hard-boiled egg used as a thickener.

Save your money at Trader Joe's and make it yourself!

It can replace couscous or rice in any dish.

The creamy, buttery sauce will upgrade everything from eggs Benedict to asparagus.

America's favorite gadget shows off when it comes to risotto.

The pitas you make at home are worlds apart from the stuff you buy in stores, and watching them puff to glorious heights in your oven or on your stovetop is culinary magic.

Clafoutis is an easy French dessert that’s perfect for using up summer fruit. Nothing like homey cobblers or crisps, clafoutis is decidedly more elegant yet even simpler to make. Use whatever fruit you have on hand — cherries are classic — whip up a quick batter in your blender, and bake a dessert to impress both dinner and overnight guests alike.

Make it once and enjoy all week long.

Here's how to cut it the proper way.

This step-by-step guide will set you up for success.

You might never buy them from the store again.

You can toast coconut on the stovetop, in the oven, and even in the microwave!

It’s honestly life-changing.

The Barefoot Contessa strikes again with yet another out-of-this-world recommendation.

No shaker (or fancy tools) required.

It’s extra fluffy and creamy.

My go-to potluck recipe.

And it’s perfect for all your dipping needs.

“I now see myself making this more often than I expected!”

A summery spin on a classic comfort food.

Don’t let your veggies go to waste.

The nostalgia factor was a 10/10.

It’s all about the frosting.

Highlighting the freshest produce.

It’s packed with veggies and couldn't be easier.

They’re also secretly vegan!

Look beyond dusty Italian seasoning.

“This is definitely not a quick and easy recipe, but the result is surely worth all of the work you put into it.”

It’s infinitely customizable.

It's impossibly creamy.

And use up your zucchini!

Meaty, cheesy, briny, zesty, and so garlicky — what more could you want?

Although these bars might not be particularly flashy in the presentation department, they’re the perfect dessert to bring to your next potluck or picnic.

No glasses required!

If you have someone in your family who is on the fence about cabbage, this could be a fun introduction using flavors they may already be familiar with.

A staple at plate lunch restaurants