As you know, it’s easy to get overwhelmed in the kitchen, and often the smartest thing you can do is delegate responsibilities. Trust me when I tell you it is perfectly safe to farm out this recipe to some antsy houseguests or eager, enterprising children. It’s virtually infallible and can take on just about any flavor you like, no matter how clumsy the chef. Find the vanilla sauce–filled center too timid? Stir in a tiny bit of beet juice to make it a little more Hollywood.
Turn humble onions into this thrifty yet luxe pasta dinner.
Caramelized onions, melty Gruyère, and a deeply savory broth deliver the kind of comfort that doesn’t need improving.
This is the type of soup that, at first glance, might seem a little…unexciting. But you’re underestimating the power of mushrooms, which do the heavy lifting.
This flexible recipe is all you need to bring this iconic Provençal seafood stew to your table.
This classic 15-minute sauce is your secret weapon for homemade mac and cheese, chowder, lasagna, and more.
An extra-silky filling (no water bath needed!) and a smooth sour cream topping make this the ultimate cheesecake.
The silky French vanilla sauce that goes with everything.
Round out these autumn greens with tart pomegranate seeds, crunchy pepitas, and a shower of Parmesan.