Make Ahead

We went on a quest for the ultimate chocolate chip cookie: here it is.

Most store-bought lard (the traditional fat in refried beans) is nearly flavorless, unlike chicken fat, which is delicious and readily available.

All that sour cream keeps these biscuits super moist and tender—they reheat well, even after sitting out for hours (pop back into 350°F oven for 5 minutes).

Coeur à la crème (cream heart) is a classic French dessert traditionally served with strawberries.

Meet the most creamy, comforting, flavor-packed baked pasta dinner you can make without any actual pasta.

As long as you’ve got frozen spinach, cream cheese, and heavy cream, you can throw this together in a flash.

This double-decker pie features two stacked flavors in a stunning presentation that is just as celebratory as birthday cake.

This hot chocolate mix is made with a blend of chocolate and cocoa powder for a rich, decadent flavor and creamy texture.

This bright and fiery Haitian condiment (pronounced "pick-lees") is traditionally served with meats and fried food to balance rich flavors.

Served with spicy toasted walnuts and smothered in a sweet and silky sauce, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.

Two kinds of melty cheese make this dip extra luxe.

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

This simple soup can be eaten hot or cold, in winter, or in summer. Many are aware of the healing benefits of carrots, mainly the antioxidant-rich carotenoids that are known to pack anticancer powers. We love them because they're a simple and delicious food. Combine them with a hefty dose of gelatin-rich bone broth, a touch of lemongrass and ginger, and you're left with a bowl of soup that beats any sugar-laden cold-pressed juice on the market.

If you haven't noticed by now, we love braising. This stew wraps itself around your soul and squeezes ever so gently. And while it truly embodies the concept of a one-pot meal, we do like to roast the vegetables separately so they retain their individual flavor, creating even greater depth of flavor.

Cook barley until chewy and tender, then top with an assortment of crisp, golden brown mushrooms that have been pan-seared and basted in a fragrant, thyme-infused butter.

Garlic lovers, this one’s for you.

If you have a stovetop griddle, use it to make a few flatbreads at a time.

Think of this as Indian-spiced ketchup, and use it in all the same ways.

Use these in salads (croutons in every bite!), sprinkle over pastas, dust atop tender braised meats, or just eat them out of hand (naturally).

Tender Indian-spiced beef meatballs in a creamy tomato curry sauce will warm you from head to toe.