Homemade Yellow Mustard
Why make your own mustard? Because you can, dammit! And if that’s not reason enough, there’s no comparison between this and the store-bought stuff. Enough said.
Budget Recipes
French Roast Chicken ~ Poulet Rôti
Leave it to the French to make something as simple as roast chicken seem so darn alluring.
Ina Garten’s Mashed Potatoes with Lemon
If Ina believes mashed potatoes need a little acidity to smooth out the richness, so be it. Here’s our new go-to approach to this oh-so-comforting side dish.
Egg Salad Without Mayo
Don’t let those leftover Easter eggs go to waste. This easy egg salad with caramelized onions is so lovely, you won’t even notice that there’s no mayo.
Roasted Potatoes with Dill
A handful of cheap ingredients. The exact perfect temperature and timing. And a little patience, please, while spuds are elevated from simple to stellar.
Apple and Celery Salad
A simple and elegant salad that brightens up whatever you serve it alongside. Crisp, tangy, and refreshing, it’s a perfect accompaniment.
Pasta with Butter and Parmesan
Whether you’re five or fifty-five, sometimes nothing is more satiating than a plate of spaghetti with butter and cheese.
Breaded Oven Fried Chicken Thighs
These crumb-coated thighs come together with no fuss and can easily be adapted to whatever ingredients you happen to have on hand.