Okay, gumbo takes time and patience, especially if you make the effort to prepare a nice, dark roux. On the plus side, you can make it a day ahead and heat it when your guests arrive, leaving you free to mingle, chat, and have a great time with your friends. In addition, it feeds a whole lot of hungry people, and if you are very, very lucky you’ll have leftovers for lunch the next day. (Sometimes I squirrel away a little in the refrigerator for insurance.) Serve with long-grain rice and some crusty bread.
Keep this easy frittata recipe on hand for quick breakfasts, impressive brunches, and fridge clean-out meals.
Like coconut lentil soup and chicken stroganoff.
There’s a reason they say, “easy as pie,” you know?
Put that half-full tub to use with recipes that go beyond the Italian American classics.
Turn humble onions into this thrifty yet luxe pasta dinner.
Like Sri Lankan cashew curry and vegan stuffed shells.
The most efficient method takes less than an hour, but you might not even need it.
This classic 15-minute sauce is your secret weapon for homemade mac and cheese, chowder, lasagna, and more.