Artichoke

The braised baby artichokes in this recipe may be a labor of love, but the lemon mascarpone sauce is 30-seconds-and-done.

Crème fraîche is the secret ingredient that teases out the artichokes' sweet richness, and it brings this delicious spring braise together.

Simmered and later sauced in a lemony olive oil spiced with fennel and coriander seeds, artichokes absorb a complex blend of gorgeous flavors. The tender, juicy hearts bronze in a hot skillet just before serving, adding depth to this delicate dish.

These tasty sandwiches are best after chilling for several hours, so they're the perfect make-ahead for camping trips.

Using flatbread as the foundation for these pizzas ensures a crispy crust that you can feel good about devouring. In this recipe, I finish the pizzas with a balsamic reduction: Balsamic vinegar cooked down to a sweet, gooey glaze to drizzle over your flatbread toppings. It’s like the “icing on the pizza”!

The beauty of oven omelets and frittatas is that they need no crust (unlike a quiche). Fortunately, the slow cooker does this job well—the eggs stay moist and tender thanks to the steady, low temperature. Be ready to serve and eat the frittata as soon as it is done cooking; for the best texture and flavor, do not let it stand on keep warm. The frittata needs maximum surface area to cook, so it works best in a large oval slow cooker. Serve with fried potatoes, or fruit salad and ciabatta toast.

All your favorite classic Italian flavors plus a hit of fresh mint make these braised artichokes an absolutely irresistible spring side.

For Super Bowl 50, go all-out with our epic 50-ingredient nachos, or choose just one of the (much-simpler) five “zones” to make for game day.

Two kinds of melty cheese make this dip extra luxe.

The whole family will love this wonderfully zesty and briny Greek-inspired chicken dinner.

Both the tart shell and the filling for this luscious quiche can be prepped ahead, making it a great dish for brunch entertaining.

A make ahead recipe of tomatoes with marinated artichokes, salami and smoked cheese for a flavorful topper on toasted baguette bread

Fair warning: spicy honey is about to become your all-time favorite pizza topping.