Nut Free
Vanilla Heart Cakes With Rosewater Icing
Swap nectarines, plums, or any summer berries you like into this rustic afternoon tea cake.
Mushroom Frittata
Kefir—a yogurt-like dairy beverage—adds wonderful tang to this earthy shiitake and kale frittata, but you can sub in plain yogurt instead.
Truffle, Porcini, and Pecorino Cheese Polenta
Just another attempt to sneak truffles into this cookbook one more time. The struggle is real.
Roasted Niçoise Salad with Halibut
Jarred marinated artichoke hearts get super-crispy and delicious when roasted, making them the secret star of this simple sheet-pan dinner.
Perfect Pot Roast
Growing up, my mother would make pot roast for a Sunday meal, or for when we had company; it’s a lovely reminder of home.
Homemade Applesauce
This sugar-free applesauce is a cinch to make at home in your Dutch oven.
Avo Smash
This will last for about 2 days in an airtight container, with plastic wrap pressed onto the surface of the smash to prevent oxidation. Pressing down eliminates any air pockets that might also cause the pesky brown spots.
Salsa Roja
Use this charred tomato-chile salsa to top Egg Shop's Chilaquiles.
Kefir Labneh
Make thick, creamy labneh at home by simply straining the beverage overnight in your fridge.
Steak and Crispy Smashed Potatoes for Two
Looking for a special dinner for two? First, pan-sear one big steak to share. Then, while the steak rests, use the fat rendered behind in the skillet to sear smashed paprika-spiced potatoes to crispy, golden perfection.
Meringue Sundae With Peppery Berry Sauce
Store-bought meringue cookies and frozen berries make this elegant sundae come together in a snap. Serve it on one big plate with two spoons for a sweet ending to a romantic dinner.
Endive, Romaine, and Orange Salad
The ultimate date-night first course: eat it with a knife and fork or eat it with your hands. Either way it’s more fun if you share it off the same plate.
Gut-Healing Bone Broth
Sip this broth as a restorative or use it as a base for soups, stews, and sauces.
Instant Pot Chickpea Salad with Lemon, Feta, and Fresh Dill
Chickpeas are cheaper and heartier in texture when made from dried, rather than canned beans. And the Instant Pot makes quick work of them.
Instant Pot Beef Barbacoa Tacos
Salty, spicy, and slightly tangy, this dish delivers flavor on multiple levels.
Instant Pot Hard-Boiled Eggs
Hard-boiled eggs turn out perfectly every time when steamed in a pressure cooker: always evenly cooked and easier to peel than traditional boiled eggs.
Molten Chocolate Chunk Brownies
Shards of rich, dark chocolate melt into the brownie batter as this dessert bakes, leaving behind pockets of luscious, gooey, molten deliciousness in every chewy bite.
Ancho Chile Pork Tenderloin
An ancho chile spice mix serves double-duty in this dinner: it's the sweet and zesty rub for the tenderloin, and the seasoning for roasted squash and Brussels sprouts.
Kefir Farmer Cheese
Make farmer cheese at home with just one container of kefir and a little bit of patience.
One-Bowl Vanilla Cake
This simple cake recipe makes one (one-layer) 8-inch round cake.