Other/Miscellaneous Recipes

This recipe, adapted from Roberta’s, the pizza and hipster haute-cuisine utopia in Bushwick, Brooklyn, provides a delicate, extraordinarily flavorful dough that will last in the refrigerator for up to a week. It rewards close attention to weight rather than volume in the matter of the ingredients, and asks for a mixture of finely ground Italian pizza flour (designated “00” on the bags and available in some supermarkets, many specialty groceries and always online) and regular all-purpose flour. As ever with breads, rise time will depend on the temperature and humidity of your kitchen and refrigerator.

Much like its author, this recipe is a no-fuss classic. It calls for just 1/4 cup of flour, which yields an incredibly rich and gooey brownie, and it's super easy to make. So easy, in fact, that baking a batch of these might just become part of your weekend routine. (Watch the video of <a href="https://youtu.be/vBySJoleYwM">Vaughn Vreeland making Katharine Hepburn’s brownies here</a>.)

Miso salmon is an easy meal for any night of the week but it gets taken to a whole other level here with the additions of grapefruit and honey. Combining the zest and juice from the grapefruit with honey, miso and a bit of ginger gives the fish a sticky-tangy finish when broiled. The sushi rice is mixed with a humble pat of butter and some sliced scallions, making it a comforting counterpart to this simple fish for an elegant weeknight dinner.

This simple fish dish is best made with wild salmon, but it works equally well with the farmed sort. It's astonishingly easy. In a hot oven, melt butter in a skillet until it sizzles, add the salmon, flip, remove the skin, then allow to roast a few minutes more. You'll have an elegant fish dinner in about 15 minutes. Don't be afraid to play with herb and fat combinations: parsley, chervil or dill work well with butter; thyme, basil or marjoram with olive oil; or peanut oil with cilantro or mint.

Luxurious and hearty, cheap and easy, this vegetarian pasta uses mostly pantry staples, requiring just a few fresh ingredients, like baby spinach, rosemary and heavy cream. Canned chickpeas form the foundation of the dish: They’re cooked until crisp and caramelized. Half are then saved as a garnish, while the rest are simmered until they break down and thicken the sauce. You can swap out your greens or beans, and if you want to experiment with flavor, raid your spice cabinet: Ground coriander, toasted fennel seeds, coarsely crumbled pink peppercorns or a sprinkle of smoked paprika perk up the dish.

These muffins are just the right amount of sweet, lightly spiced and deeply orange, thanks to the addition of ground turmeric. Browning the butter beforehand may seem like a fussy step, but it provides a vaguely nutty, deeply caramelized flavor that makes for a superlative muffin.

This quick batter cooks into the most tender pancakes for the most comforting breakfast. Milky ricotta and butter, along with tangy buttermilk, lend a soft, sweet creaminess, and well-beaten eggs keep them fluffy and light. Lemon- and vanilla-scented sugar makes the pancakes sweet enough to eat on their own, but they’re fun to serve with blueberry syrup or your favorite toppings. If you prefer soufflé-like pancakes, separate the whites from the yolks and beat them to stiff peaks. Mix the yolks in with the wet ingredients, fold the whipped whites in after the dry ingredients are incorporated and cook as directed below. (Watch the video of Genevieve Ko making lemon ricotta pancakes here.)

A speedy, pantry-friendly dish, canned white beans braised in olive oil and tomatoes become stewlike and creamy. Pinches of fresh or dried rosemary, chile flakes and lemon zest add complexity to the mix, while a topping of frizzled, browned onions lends sweetness and a chewy-crisp texture. Serve this with toasted country bread drizzled with olive oil, or over a bowl of rice or farro for an easy, satisfying weeknight meal.

Chicken thighs are roasted with classic fall ingredients for a quick, flavorful sheet-pan supper. The toasted fennel seeds subtly amplify the anise flavor of the roasted fennel and play nicely with the apples and onions. Look for an apple on the tart side as it will naturally sweeten as it cooks in the oven. If you want to use bone-in chicken breasts you can, just make sure to cut the cooking time by a few minutes so they don’t dry out. Serve with a bright, bitter green salad flecked with blue cheese and toasted walnuts.

There are almost as many explanations for the origins of pasta puttanesca as there are ways to make it. Ostensibly a sauce invented and made by prostitutes, it was designed to lure customers with its powerful aroma. Whatever the origin, no better cold-weather pasta sauce has come down to us. Puttanesca can be made completely with ingredients from the larder; in fact, it can be prepared entirely without ingredients that require refrigeration, though a bit of a fresh herb at the end does help. The basis is a garlicky tomato sauce; canned tomatoes are preferable here. This is brought to a high level of flavor by the addition of anchovies, capers and olives. Red pepper flakes make things even better. The whole process is ridiculously easy.

This lemon poppy seed poundcake is summery and quick to make, and perfect for a picnic. One tip: cut up the poundcake before the picnic but leave it in the baking pan. It makes it easier to transport, and the pan protects it, too. Then serve it on its own, with ripe berries, and let the ants enjoy the crumbs.

Easy to assemble but far from basic, this cucumber salad delivers a riot of flavors and textures with snappy cucumbers, velvety peanut sauce, crunchy cilantro-peanut topping and zingy chile oil. The details make all the difference: First, salting the cucumbers mutes the fruit’s subtly bitter notes while heightening flavor. Next, the simple peanut sauce adds richness to the cool cucumbers. (Make a large batch and store it in the fridge to drizzle over vegetables, chicken and salads.) Finally, a flurry of finely chopped peanuts, cilantro and red-pepper flakes gets dusted over the salad in layers to disperse flavor.

A simple, elegant egg-drop soup often served at weddings. It's easy to make at home and perfect for a cold winter day.

This easy Oreo ice cream cake recipe is a decadent semi-frozen dessert made from fudgy homemade chocolate cake topped with cold and creamy no-churn Oreo ice cream.

A fruity, coconuty treat this Pina Colada Bread Pudding is perfect for breakfast, brunch, dessert  or any time of day. Super easy to whip up and addicting.

This easy and authentic Spam Musubi with Egg is the perfect on-the-go breakfast or snack. Fried Spam gets coated in a delicious homemade teriyaki sauce. Then it&#39;s wrapped in seaweed with warm rice and fluffy eggs. This popular Hawaiian snack couldn&#39;t be easier to make at home!

Kielbasa Potato Soup - There’s something undeniably comforting about a pot of soup simmering away on the stove, especially when it’s as cozy as this Kielbasa Potato Soup. I’m a sucker for a recipe that’s as easy to make as it is satisfying, and this soup has quickly become a staple in my kitchen. Just

Start off your day with this make-ahead breakfast burrito.

Making desserts in the air fryer is one of my favorite things to do. A bite into one of these gooey air fryer cheesecake chimichangas is all you need to try out this easy and delectable dessert in your air fryer. With just 5 ingredients you can make these in less than 10 mins.

These chocolate peanut butter no-bake cookies are soft, chewy, and flavorful!  A quick and easy treat using a handful of pantry staples!

How to make a homemade pizza sauce recipe that’s sure to make pizzas taste so much better! This sauce is quick and easy to make, freezes well, and has zero mystery ingredients. 

With ground beef and vegetables simmered in a rich gravy and baked between a flaky top and bottom crust, this easy ground beef pot pie is filling, flavorful, and quick enough for a weeknight dinner.

The Pioneer Woman's easy homemade Applesauce recipe is way better than the store-bought stuff and takes only 35 minutes to make.

A quick and easy recipe for Cool Whip Frosting will change your favorite desserts for the better! This creamy and tasty recipe can be paired with any of your favorite baked goods.

This Creamy Boursin Chicken Orzo Bake made in one pan with tender chicken, garlic-herb Boursin cheese, and perfectly baked orzo. Comforting, easy, and packed with rich flavor in every bite.

This one-pot ginger chicken and rice is an easy, flavorful dinner that comes together in a single dish. While it finishes in the oven, you’ll have time to toss a salad, warm some bread, and get the rest of the meal ready.

This meltingly tender slow-cooker recipe is the perfect introduction to cube steak, a tenderized cut of beef that's rich beyond its price tag.

Hearty and cheesy, this Chili Cheese Shepherds Pie layers spicy chili beef or turkey with creamy mashed potatoes and melted cheddar cheese for a comforting, one-dish meal.

A rich and creamy pasta dish with tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach, all coated in a silky parmesan cream sauce.

Boursin Orzo Bake with Chicken and Veggies is a creamy, flavor-packed one-pan meal that combines tender orzo, juicy chicken, roasted vegetables, and rich Boursin cheese for a comforting and easy dinner perfect for busy weeknights.

Delicious and easy-to-make Breakfast Taquitos filled with scrambled eggs, fully cooked sausage links, and melted cheese rolled in warm corn or flour tortillas. Perfect for a quick breakfast or brunch, these taquitos are baked until golden and crispy, with options for air frying and make-ahead preparations.

Need an easy homemade gift? These chocolate malt truffles are sure to please! You'll love the rich malt flavor and smooth chocolate ganache.

A true Lofthouse cookie recipe built by studying the original ingredient label. Super soft, cakey, pale, mildly almond-flavored, topped with sweet pink American buttercream and rainbow sprinkles. No sour cream, the secret is in the cake flour, the cream of tartar, and the butter-plus-margarine combo.

This Moist Banana Bread is a quick and delicious treat, perfect for any sweet craving, made with ripe bananas for maximum moisture.

Love Cajun Dirty Rice? You will definitely adore my Cajun Dirty Orzo recipe! This one pan wonder is hearty, delicious, thrifty and quick. Perfect for a midweek meal and a kid favourite.

If you love a good whiskey sour, try this slightly sweeter Disaronno amaretto sour recipe! Made with nutty almond-flavored Italian liqueur, fresh lemon juice, and egg whites for a foamy top, it's a classic cocktail that works just as well for happy hour as after-dinner drinks.