This salad, a riff on that beloved summer staple, tomato caprese, is so delightful, you may eschew tradition and go with this fruit-meets-savory composition all season long. I’m telling you, this me…
This week in Gatherings from The Kitchn, we’re sharing the details of an Italian Polenta Supper featuring lots of toppings, like hearty braised beef, on a bed of creamy cornmeal polenta. For a light…
A recipe for creamy broccoli-cheddar risotto that's both family-friendly and fit for a weeknight…
This buttery caramelized cabbage isn't just perfect with pasta — try it piled onto toast, with eggs, or in sandwiches and wraps…
Quick, pantry-friendly chicken meatballs that work just as well in a sub as they do on top of a plate of pasta.…
A bright salad with cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and tiny pearls of mozzarella, tossed together with a zippy dressing.…
The homemade dressing and juicy strips of chicken are really what make this a hit.…
It’s hard to resist eating the whole tray of this zucchini covered in a layer of crispy Parmesan cheese.…
The basil they had at the market was called “sacred basil.” It was flowering, so it was too pretty not to buy. I blended these items in my food processor with avocado (for added creaminess), plus …
here are salads for a crowd, and salads that kids adore. There are colorful slaws, and playful mescluns, salads crunchy and light. But then there are the distinctly grown-up salads, with heightened an…
This refreshing summer treat couldn’t be easier to make.…
Learn the secrets to making the most delicious marinara sauce ever from two Italian chefs.…
Looking for the best Chicken Parm? You've come to the right place. Our recipe has it all: crispy chicken topped with marinara, Parmesan, and gooey mozzarella.…
Learn the secrets to making the most delicious marinara sauce ever from two Italian chefs.…
A light and fresh dessert of mixed berries marinated in balsamic vinegar and topped with honey-sweetened yogurt.…
A quick 5-ingredient pasta dinner filled with broccoli and cheese that's made in just one pot.…
Leading up to the first Thanksgiving I spent with my now-husband at his childhood home, he only talked about one thing — his mom’s legendary stuffing. The stuffing dates back to his grandfather, w…
My winter dinner rotation alternates between cozy soups and comforting casseroles. One dinner that I serve combines the best of both. Meet: creamy white lasagna soup. Instead of painstakingly layering…
I ike to call this my “lazy girl lasagna.” While my Italian grandfather would gasp at the thought of this one-skillet wonder, I know that if he were still alive he’d take one bite and then quick…
If you love roasted cauliflower (or are always on the lookout for new cauliflower recipes), you must try melting your cauliflower. Melting cauliflower takes inspiration from the brilliant technique us…
The only things that remain constant from week to week in my house are the full schedules and the dinners made from shrimp and pasta. Petite pasta shapes, like orzo, and tender shrimp can be flavored …
Every week I prepare a one-pan chicken skillet dinner, leaning on flavors my family loves like garlic butter, French onion, and harissa orange. This week I served a creamy Italian chicken dinner inspi…
When I was growing up, my mom had a popular phrase she’d say in Arabic when she liked something, and it loosely translates to “just like pistachios.” She would say this about all kinds of dishes…
What’s the best part of a great Philly cheesesteak? Is it the thinly sliced and seasoned beef, the gooey cheese, or the hoagie roll? Even in the City of Brotherly Love, there are lively disputes ove…
l ove to fill my plate with a variety of vegetable sides, yet the rest of my household remains unconvinced. Broccoli is the natural place to start because the treelike stalks are as fun to look at as …
If you’re looking for a dinner recipe that the whole table will love, it’s time to give turkey meatloaf a try. Just like traditional meatloaf, this version is full of flavor and capped with a stic…
During the fall, I turn to cozy and comforting dishes like chicken pot pie, hearty beef stew in the slow cooker, and classic chicken noodle soup. For this reason, I also love meatballs — they’re e…
There’s not a week that goes by that I don’t rely on a link of sausage or a can of beans for dinner. Both ingredients last a long time in the fridge or pantry and require very little from me — a…
The four classic Roman pastas — spaghetti carbonara, cacio e pepe, pasta alla gricia, and bucatini all’amatriciana — are simple, restrained, and focused on highlighting a few key ingredients in …
This gnocchi recipe very quickly has become our very favorite sheet pan dinner. We just can’t get enough. It’s easy, quick, and delicious — it’s hard to beat a dish like this. We love a good s…
Soup is my ultimate comfort food. It’s cozy and warming, and best-case scenario it comes together in just one pot with a handful of basic ingredients. While I love a good brothy soup (looking at you…
This cheesy French onion garlic bread is the best of both worlds, combining garlic bread and French onion soup, with none of the hassle. With just a few ingredients and a little help from the grocery …
We are in the heyday of The Kitchn’s cowboy-ification of classic dishes, serving up hearty dishes that any horse-wrangler (or Yellowstone-watching couch cowboy) would love. We’ve made Cowboy Spagh…
In my household, Sundays have recently become synonymous with football and ham and cheese crescent squares. These flaky, golden-brown savory bites are balanced with a touch of tangy spice and sweetnes…
We’re deep in the throes of my favorite time of year: tomato tart season. There is no better time to make a tomato tart than when we’re deep in summer and tomatoes are so perfectly ripe you can sm…
It seems like cottage cheese is making its comeback, appearing in everything from high-protein omelettes to creamy pasta sauces and even velvety cheesecakes. It adds richness and has such a lovely smo…
if you like classic lasagna, then you’ll love Million Dollar Spaghetti. This easy, twirlable twist features layers of cooked spaghetti, homemade Bolognese sauce, and an herby ricotta. The whole thin…
Because my family ate dinner at my grandmother’s house or at inexpensive restaurants most nights, eating at home was a rare treat. One of my absolute favorite meals was spaghetti night, and I would …
There are some retro dishes that we keep coming back to time and time again because they are worth repeating, and cranberry meatballs are a perfect example. They’re a variation of grape jelly meatba…
Stuffing is one of those essential Thanksgiving side dishes that I always look forward to. It’s golden and crisp on top, soft and flavorful inside, and perfect for soaking up gravy. This version tak…
If I could have it my way, I’d spend the day cooking. I often envision a perfect scenario where my morning begins with coffee and breakfast, followed by a leisurely stroll to the grocery store. Ther…
As soon as the temperatures dip, I start thinking about all of the soups that I want to make in my Dutch oven to keep me cozy. Dramatic? Maybe! Delicious? Absolutely. This sausage, kale, and white bea…
A few years ago, practically everything I made came from the air fryer, and before that, the Instant Pot was our dinnertime hero. But if I had to choose a countertop kitchen appliance that has stood t…
Melting cabbage is cabbage at its absolute best. If you’ve previously written off this vegetable as destined only for slaw or soup, then this recipe will change your mind. Think of it as the veget…
I used to think homemade pizza wasn’t any good and that making it at home required a specialty oven, a specific type of flour, and even a stand mixer — I couldn’t have been more wrong. It turn…
As long as you have a pound of ground beef in your refrigerator, a delicious and easy dinner is never out of reach. Ground beef is a protein powerhouse that takes the lead in meals from homestyle meat…
If you’re somewhere between craving a big bowl of spaghetti and a beefy chili, cowboy baked spaghetti is your hero. It takes everything you love about traditional baked spaghetti and gives it a bold…
Chicken breasts are a weeknight dinner hero — they cook quickly and can be prepared in a bajillion different ways. But who among us hasn’t been burned by dry, boring chicken breasts before? I’…
I’m not a huge griller, but I’d like to be. In my quest to hone this skill I’ve gotten really good at a few key (read: easy) grill dishes — grilled corn, marinated and grilled chicken thighs…
Whether you follow a gluten-free or low-carb diet — or simply want a new way to eat pizza — cauliflower crust is the answer. The problem is, most of them suck. They take forever to make and yield …
I firmly believe that at the center of every Easter brunch spread there should be a savory, eggy casserole that’s served up in slabs and washed down with mimosas. Make this number your celebratory c…
There is nothing this simple, punchy marinade can’t do. Make it once and I guarantee it’ll be a mainstay in your meal plan — no matter what’s for dinner. With just the right balance of tart le…
All too often you don’t want to be bothered with assembling separate elements of a meal. For those times, there are all-in-one dinners like this. Tender Broccolini, spicy chicken sausage, and orzo p…
Do you love pasta carbonara, but get a little intimidated by the step that calls for thickening — not scrambling! — the pasta with eggs? Love risotto, but don’t want to spend all that time stirr…
With just a few sheets of aluminum foil, you can assemble frozen shrimp into ready-to-roast packets that go from the freezer and to a plate of buttery, lemony shrimp scampi after just 20 minutes in th…
Every corner café or coffee shop probably has a stack of beautiful yogurt parfaits layered with fruit and granola, ready for you to grab and go. But what about people like me, who like savory instead…
sheet-pan suppers are one of my favorite no-fuss ways to get dinner on the table. Most of the cooking time is unattended, so you’re free to leave your kitchen post while your dinner is doing its thi…
Don’t let the name Pollo alla Diavola, aka Devil’s Chicken, scare you away from this recipe. Sure, there’s plenty of red pepper flakes happening with these skewers, but a zesty sun-dried tomato …
Zoodles” may be a silly name for this dish, but I don’t think zucchini noodles are going anywhere anytime soon. And that’s definitely a good thing, because it’s that time of year when gardens …
Who cooks here: Anna Watson Carl of The Yellow Table & Brandon Carl See the kitchen: Anna’s Yellow Table Kitchen Where: Manhattan, New York Rent or Own? Rent…
When my children were younger, on nights we left them with a sitter to go out for a little adult time, I would leave simple meals — the kinds of dishes my husband and I were far too sophisticated to…
When it comes to lunch, I have competing desires. On the one hand, I want a predictable and easy meal I can grab without diverting much attention from my work. But I also don’t want to eat the same …
I spent three days of my holiday break on a quest to make the perfect French onion soup, beginning from scratch with the beef stock. And while it was incredible, it is not very often that I have the t…
This sophisticated spin on classic artichoke dip practically screams springtime! Here, a flavorful artichoke topping is piled high on a wheel of brie, then the whole dish is baked until just barely bu…
Tuna salad, chicken salad, and egg salad are staples in my house, and they are almost always made better with melted cheese. (The first time I tasted an “egg salad melt” — just recently — was …
I have told you that brunch is my favorite meal of the day, and winter is perhaps the high point for brunch. But while I am looking forward to these sleepy morning meals, I have to admit that many bru…
This is a straightforward pasta — my favorite kind — with mostly basic pantry ingredients and a couple of things to wow it up. The breadcrumbs (poor man’s Parmesan!) might seem trivial, but don�…
This dish has so many of my favorite flavors: soy, garlic, ginger, and rich mushrooms. It also features one of my favorite casserole techniques: baked rice. Rice can be really wonderful when baked in …
How do you make no-knead bread even easier? Make no-knead pizzas instead. As Jeff Hertzberg and Zoë François say in the introduction to their newest cookbook, “If you have a batch of our stored do…
What makes a good lunch? Our readers offer a litany of recurring requests: Let it be easy to make ahead. Let it be interesting, so that I do not get bored. Let it be OK to sit in my backpack, or my ca…
There aren’t many summer dishes as pure as a sweet corn and tomato salad. It’s summer eating at its more blissful: sweet and crunchy, juicy and tangy. And so easy too!…
Sometimes the simplest thing are the best. This is especially true at the very end of summer, when tomatoes, eggplant, and other late vegetables are finally in their prime. A quick weeknight meal can …
There’s quite a debate going at our earlier post about sweet versus savory cornbread. It seems like many of you feel strongly about the matter! Well, for those of you who love the savory stuff, here…
For a long time I avoided radishes, thinking they were only meant to be eaten raw. I was a little put off by their sharp heat, too. But then, one spring a few years ago, inspired by a bunch of lavende…
I know what you’re probably thinking: “Who has sweet peppadew peppers just hanging around the kitchen?” Point taken. But these little guys (sometimes also called “sweet piquante peppers”) ar…
Carve out 20 minutes on Sunday and you can have lunch for the entire week. Yes, seriously. No gimmicks here — just fast and easy cooking at its finest. Toss cubes of chicken with tons of colorful ve…
Family-friendly classics don’t have to start with a can of condensed soup. This easy beef stroganoff is just as comforting as the one you grew up with, but is made with fresh mushrooms and a simple …
Along with the typical back-to-school and fall-is-in-the-air vibe, for me September has always been a time to eat as many Italian prune plums as possible. My mother made it so: an end of summer requir…
For my Winter Glam Cocktail Party, I knew there needed to be a hearty appetizer on the menu, something substantial and filling but still easy to fit on a small plate. I settled on meatball sliders, bu…
Beef stroganoff, with its tender pieces of beef and mushrooms swimming in a savory cream sauce, is one of those comforting dishes that just begs to be served over a bed of mashed potatoes, noodles, or…
When it’s cold outside, my body craves warm foods — even if it probably needs a good dose of raw, crunchy vegetables instead. Warm lentil salads are always just the ticket when I want something sa…
This recipe is part of Holiday Baking, a collection of editor-favorite desserts, brunch pastries, and appetizers that's available exclusively to Special Issue subscribers and Kitchn+ members!…
Editor’s Note: If you’ve cooked this beloved recipe before, it might look a little different these days! We recently improved it to make it even easier to follow and more delicious.…
Do we really need another beet salad? We really don’t need much, but would you love another beet salad? My guess is yes. There’s certainly room on our server, so why not?…
I am not exactly sure what most people eat for breakfast on Christmas morning. There is often a lot of talk about dinner: roasts and hams, traditional side dishes, and glittering desserts. But the day…
Sometimes you need a white sauce for pizza, since some toppings do better on a mild, creamy base. I like to top the white sauce with artichokes, roasted garlic, capers and Romano cheese.…
We had some friends over for potluck dinner a few weeks ago, and one couple brought some fennel and citrus to roast, inspired by a recipe in the Jerusalem cookbook. Right before pulling them out of th…
It’s not very often that I whip up a plated lamb dinner for friends. Good-quality lamb is a real splurge, but sometimes life’s events call for nothing less than the best. This simple, showstopping…
Last week my husband and I packed up the car and drove nearly 500 miles to Atlanta to celebrate my sister’s wedding. I love a good road trip. It gives you time to think and to talk, and to watch the…
My husband is a scientist, which might sound nerdy and even dreary, in an academic institutional sort of way, but I think what he does is fascinating — and it also takes us to some pretty wonderful …
This recipe is a classic example of cooking by feel. I had some goat cheese left over from an appetizer, and I found fresh, green garlic at the farmer’s market. So I came up with a way to use them t…
My favorite recipes are the ones I call fancy-not-fancy. A little luxurious, but so quick and easy they might actually qualify as 15-minute meals. Roasted shrimp scampi is the perfect example of fancy…
You pasta-lovers out there may have already known that “Orecchiette” translates as “little ears.” But you might not know that the shape is the signature pasta of the humble farmland of Puglia …
It seems like Boston butts and pork shoulders get all the slow-cooking love these days, but there’s another kid in town that gets dinner on the table in much less time, and still has all that budget…
It’s hard to say nice things about Chicago in the winter. It’s cold. Like really cold. And it can leave you feeling cooped up and crazy. But the one undeniably wonderful thing about the endless fr…
One time during fall, I tagged along with my husband on a work trip to Toulouse, France (as one does when one’s spouse has meetings in such nice places). It was our first time in Toulouse, and it wa…
Phew, it is finally Friday. After a whirlwind busy week of school, after-school activities, work, and writing, Friday night is my night to chill and relax with my family, along with some pizza and win…
The cooler fall temperatures have inspired me to take a break from my usual quinoa salad and cook some nutty farro instead. I love its toothsome texture, and its flavor pairs well with fall ingredient…
Every fall, the squash calls begin again. They’re part of the season, like apple cider donuts and the colds that come from tromping around without a warm-enough coat. They start off just coming here…
This hearty winter braise is inspired by two of the most beloved dishes my safta (grandmother in Hebrew) used to make: kubbe — miniature meat-filled semolina dumplings simmered in a vegetable or mea…
Even without the rhubarb, tomato dumplings are a mystery to those who didn’t grow up eating them. They are an old-fashioned favorite of some grandmas and meat-and-three diners. Juicy canned tomatoes…
When you’re planning a date night in, you want recipes that deliver on flavor and presentation, but don’t take all evening to prepare. This recipe for Parmesan roasted zucchini from Ina Garten’s…
There are few things in life more comforting than a bowl of pasta topped with a hearty sauce. And while we’re hard pressed to say no to spaghetti and meatballs, these days we’re making room on our…
Alright, we need you to grab your planner or open your calendar app, skip ahead to October 8, and then block off the entire day so you can celebrate properly. That might look like any other Tuesday, b…
Eyes tend to light up when you say “fried chicken.” But when you add the word “sandwich” to the mix? Now you’re in true excitement territory. Using just a single sheet pan, this recipe makes…
Crisp, spicy sausage, juicy tomatoes, salty cheese, and buttery strands of squash — this satisfying dinner has it all, and it’s incredibly easy too. Cook a few spaghetti squash in your oven or Ins…
I was hesitant to serve this gluten-free zucchini pizza crust to my carb-loving parents, thinking they’d scoff at the idea of a crust made from vegetables. But when they gobbled the whole thing up, …
Welcome to Rollover Dinners, a new monthly series to help you make smart use of leftovers. This week, we’re using leftovers from this big pot of veggie chili to make a gooey, cheese-packed casserole…
If the last time you enjoyed a French bread pizza was at lunch in your school cafeteria, you’re most definitely overdue to dig into one again. The simple combination of crusty French bread topped wi…
I prioritize celebrating Juneteenth every year, and I think others should too. …
If you love a good chicken and pasta bake swathed in a rich and creamy sauce, chicken tetrazzini will be right up your alley. Chances are that you’ve likely heard of this crowd-pleasing casserole, e…
Summer squash and zucchini are available year-round, but especially abundant in the summer months. They come in all shapes, varieties, and sizes. For this recipe, I combine a mix of both to make a col…
Spaghetti and meatballs is one of my all-time favorite comfort foods. When I was growing up, I would practically beg my mom to make it. But it was never about the pasta for me: The saucy, garlicky mea…
This mayo-free potato salad is made extra colorful thanks to green beans, cherry tomatoes, and lots of fresh herbs…
The original version was developed by our very own Editor-in-Chief, Lindsay Funston, who coined the name because it was so delicious it received marriage proposal-level praise. The recipe went on to b…
Skip the boiling and pan-fry gnocchi instead for an even more streamlined, and arguably more tasty, dinner.…
A one-pan dinner of cheese tortellini tossed with tender asparagus and smoky Spanish chorizo.…
Break apart stuffed artichokes into their primary elements — garlic breadcrumbs, artichokes, herbs, and lemon — toss them with ravioli, and you get the perfect weeknight dinner…
This weeknight-fancy dinner always feels extra special…
A mostly hands-off, cozy pasta dish with a rich short rib ragù that would be just as welcome on a restaurant menu as it is at your dinner table.…
Frozen ravioli is baked in a lemon and white wine sauce and finished with peas.…
Perhaps this really should be called lazy lasagna. When cheese ravioli is tossed in an abundance of marinara sauce, piled in a casserole dish, layered with even more cheese, and baked, it takes on all…
An easy, freezer-friendly pasta bake that's filled with pesto, Asiago cheese, and baby spinach.…
There is a sweet depth of flavor to chick peas that distinguishes them from all other legumes. In the countries on the eastern edge of the Mediterranean they continue to be popular after more than 5,0…
Pockets of melty mozzarella, crumbles of juicy Italian sausage, and saucy rigatoni join forces in this baked pasta dinner that’s guaranteed to be a winner. Beyond the jarred marinara sauce (which ke…
Sausage and peppers is a classic Italian American combination that’s easy to love. It’s flavor-packed, thanks to juicy, well-spiced Italian sausage, while sweet bell peppers add sweetness and lots…
If the term crostini means “small pieces of toasted or fried bread served with a topping,” as Google says it is, then I submit that crispy fried eggplant is also a vessel for crostini. Panko bread…
We may all be familiar with weeknight-friendly Italian pasta staples like penne alla vodka, carbonara, and cacio e pepe. But, have you heard about pasta alla boscaiola? It’s a rich, hearty, meaty, t…
I will take pizza in any form. Using pasta as a vehicle, instead of pizza dough, makes for a quick fix — faster than making your own or, most likely, ordering delivery. With just a few ingredients, …
Not all square pizzas are one and the same. Take grandma pizza, for example. Between the thin crust and melty cheese, it’s light and crispy perfection. Here’s how to make your own grandma pizza at…
My family loves lasagna in all of its cheesy, saucy forms. We’ve adopted Kelli’s recipe for the most delicious layered lasagna as the gold standard, but there are weeks when we ladle lasagna soup …
Everyone jokes that cauliflower is a vegetable chameleon, but it’s really just following in zucchini’s footsteps. While zucchini can be made into a simply seasoned side dish or transformed into a …
Pork Milanese is the crispy cutlet you’ll want to make again and again. Thin, breaded, and pan-fried until golden and crisp, pork Milanese (also known as milanesa across Latin America) is a weeknigh…
If you love Tuscan chicken, then you’ll love my twist on the classic. Here, ricotta-stuffed pasta meets ultra-savory, Parmesan-laced cream sauce in these Tuscan stuffed shells. The filling for the p…
Icook my way through hundreds of delicious recipes each year as a recipe developer, and sometimes I wish there were more dinners each week so that I could make all of my favorites again. One recipe th…
The truth about arancini is that it’s a labor of love. You must make risotto, a process which requires constant attention. After the risotto chills for a couple hours, you have to employ a three-s…
The best part of my childhood birthday celebration was getting to choose the menu for dinner on my big day. I always requested the same thing: pasta with a rich and creamy sauce. I remember digging in…
Spiedini is an Italian dish often made with beef cooked on skewers, though there are versions that include vegetables and other proteins as well, like chicken. I cook a lot of chicken at my house — …
The thrill of seeing tomatoes and zucchini enter the farmers market every summer might feel subdued now that you can pick up these vegetables all year long. Still, I’m convinced that cherry tomato…
his ultra-comforting weeknight dinner skips the pasta in favor of a cheesy, creamy bowl of polenta as the base for a blanket of hearty sausage ragù. Inspired by our love for slow-simmered bolognes…
n Tuscany, cooks don’t have a lot of uses for hard-shelled winter squash. It is typically roasted as a side dish or turned into soup. At our Brooklyn farmer’s market in autumn and winter, the stan…
ometimes I question why I ever even put away my cast iron skillet in the first place. Truly, its home is on the stovetop because rarely do I make a meal that doesn’t take advantage of its incomparab…
don’t eat tortellini often; I’m not sure why. Maybe it’s because it doesn’t feel like there’s ever enough, or maybe it’s because I have only had it with sauces that are too heavy for the l…
This earthy winter pasta isn’t complicated, and that’s exactly what makes it perfect. The ingredient list is short — just five if you don’t count salt and pepper — and it has a delicious com…
Ifirmly believe that any and all foods you can eat with your fingers are simply more fun — especially those that can be described as “tots” (hello, kraut-tots!). Eggplant Parmesan tots bring you…
I love making pizza dough, and it’s not nearly as hard as you think. But lately I’ve been using store-bought dough, and to be honest, it’s pretty hard to beat. In fact, this pizza is so good (an…
Sheet pan pizza isn’t reinventing the wheel or anything (see what I did there?), but it’s a classic that never gets a single complaint from any party guest of any age. Instead of doing the usual w…
This isn’t the kind of thin frittata that’s a sad substitution for a buttery quiche or an overfilled omelet. No, this is one seriously hearty frittata — one that will keep you full until the nex…
You know who’s always ready to lend a helping hand when it comes to dinner?The freezer aisle. When it comes to serving homestyle lasagna with a fraction of the effort, our favorite trick is frozen r…
Consider this your spaghetti and meatballs without the spaghetti. I was craving some hearty, saucy meatballs but wanted something less weighty than the traditional bowl of pasta. So I made delicious l…
Alayered lasagna is a true labor of love that requires slow cooking a sauce, boiling noodles, and layering the ingredients all before it even goes in the oven. While I appreciate a well-constructed la…
As far as guilty pleasures go, a love of SpaghettiOs is pretty tame. Cranking open a can may have been acceptable for me as a 7-year-old back in 1989, but it’s time to admit that what I really love …
n hot summer days, I want a bright, vibrant pasta salad with a wide variety of flavors and textures — not a wimpy mixture of bottled Italian salad dressing and overcooked pasta. This version, perfec…
he best pasta salads, in my opinion, are the ones that are loaded with good things — so much so that you get a little something different with every forkful. This one is just that. Cheesy tortellini…
y mother loves Thanksgiving. Being an Italian immigrant, she feels like it’s the one American holiday that is celebrated the way most Italian ones are: with food. Every year she would commence Th…
his particular Miracle Meal is special to me because it’s inspired by my 6-year-old’s love of pickles (that, and my colleague Sheela’s crispy sheet pan gnocchi). That’s right — gnocchi, pick…
Spaghetti and meatballs in the Instant Pot is an absolute dinner game-changer. Now that I’ve figured out how to make spaghetti with big ol’ juicy meatballs in a garlicky marinara sauce in the Inst…
Meatballs are one of my favorite family meals. They’re a flavorful way to dress up ground beef, and everyone at my table — even the picky eaters — loves them. Until recently, classic meatballs s…
Summer and the thrill and ease of eating outside means that we should all be grilling as much as possible. So to help make that possible we’re sharing these super-easy chicken and pesto flatbreads. …
There are a lot of ways to up the coziness factor of a bowl of soup, but my favorite is to add mini meatballs. Perhaps it’s because I grew up on cans of Progresso Chickarina soup; for me, there’s …
When I think “comfort food,” my mind immediately goes to lasagna. There’s just so much to love about layers of creamy ricotta, meaty marinara, and perfectly al dente noodles. And while making a …
There’s a certain Italian chain that makes a certain soup that goes quite well with their unlimited salad and breadsticks. Recipes on the internet abound, but here’s our take on it — spicy from …
One bite into these open-faced pizza burgers and I was immediately struck with a sense of nostalgia. If you grew up eating English muffin pizzas like I did, these cheesy burgers will be right up your …
Chicken Parmesan is one recipe that has been passed down from generation to generation in my Italian-American family. I love our traditional family recipe prepared with fried chicken cutlets and layer…
French bread pizza is one of the fastest, easiest ways to get homemade pizza on the table. It’s nostalgic for adults and cheer-inducing for kids, and this (budget-friendly!) homemade version far exc…
Leftover stuffing is great for a few meals after Thanksgiving. (Even Julia Child relished stuffing sandwiches the day after!). But stuffing tends to go from marvelous to meh in just a few days. Don’…
Just a few years ago, when Ina Garten got to work on her most recent cookbook, Modern Comfort Food (which pubbed in October 2020), she must have had psychic powers. She was right to assume that we’d…
e should all be enjoying more garlic bread in our lives, yes? It’s the perfect partner to cozy stews and hearty lasagna, and the only acceptable side to a plate of spaghetti and meatballs. To get it…
When I recently embarked on developing a more traditional lasagna, I talked with a few lasagna experts. First up was my friend Maria, who grew up just outside Venice, Italy, and has strong, prideful f…
Afew months ago I was tasked with finding the very best eggplant Parmesan recipe out there. Each of the contenders were solid in their own right and the winner was indeed epic, but you see, I went int…
For me, comfort food isn’t just something that warms me up from the inside out, or gives my stomach that satisfyingly fuzzy feeling: It’s something that evokes good memories. As a recipe developer…
Inspired by Italian antipasto, this 15-minute tortellini dinner is perfect for those who want it all: meat, cheese, and veggies, too. Salty salami and milky mozzarella mingle with marinated artichokes…
This Instant Pot chicken dinner is light, fresh, and inspired by the flavors of Tuscany. Every bite is full of juicy tomatoes, tender white beans, and earthy cremini mushrooms and seasoned with a mix …
With the holiday season quickly approaching, our schedules are only getting busier — and trying to squeeze in dinner between all the hustle and bustle can be challenging. Enter: this quick sheet pan…
Twenty years ago, a beefy baked ziti or a creamy chicken casserole might have been a shoo-in for a winning potluck main. But it’s 2020, and people’s habits have changed. A dish featuring nothing b…
If you only make one savory pumpkin dish this season, this just has to be it. Pumpkin risotto is one of the many variations on the classic Italian slow-cooked rice dish, which is made with a type of r…
Who hasn’t dreamed of studying at their dream school, finding the perfect partner, or experiencing the ultimate vacation? While perfection is rarely the reality, when it comes to finding the ideal w…
Arich bolognese sauce, with its hearty, meaty texture and deep, savory flavor, is one of my favorite ways to top off a bowl of spaghetti. But, as I recently learned, you don’t actually need meat to …
Is there anything more comforting than a dish of tender baked noodles, savory beef, and gooey cheese coming out of the oven? This baked rigatoni is easier to assemble than lasagna, packed with just as…
hen fragrant Italian sausage, juicy tomatoes, and sweet basil join forces, you know things are going to be good. Here they’re tucked into al dente risotto and the whole mess is made extra creamy, th…
his creamy risotto, spiked with salty Parmesan and topped with sweet, juicy roasted shrimp, has a lot going for it. There’s the slight edge of fancy, as risotto is something many of us eat at restau…
Pizzas come baked on stones, licked by grill fire, or toasted on thick French bread. This week, change it up by baking bite-sized bundles of pizza in a muffin tin. The metal cups of the tin cradle the…
asta casseroles, such as baked spaghetti or lasagna, are often relegated to weekend-only cooking. That’s because most take a fair amount of time to prepare: You have to pre-cook the ingredients, lay…
If all recipes could promise what this one does — all the deliciousness with none of the mess — it’s safe to say we’d all be living our very best lives. Ina Garten’s brilliant take on eggpla…
asagna is perhaps the quintessential feed-a-crowd casserole. There are many ways to make lasagna, but here is my own method for making it.…
f creamy pasta makes you weak in the knees, white lasagna is going to be right up your alley. Unlike lasagnas made with marinara, you won’t find a drop of red sauce in sight. Here you get layers of …
Shrimp Alfredo is a practical weeknight meal masquerading as fancy restaurant fare. Grocery stores are in on it too, sending the message that you need a bottled sauce to make this dish a success at ho…
I’ve never met a lasagna I didn’t love. Yes, there’s something about the way it’s assembled — with the rich sauce, melty cheese, and juicy bits of browned meat blanketing the noodles — but…
hen I’m hungry for a dinner that is pure comfort food, I usually turn to Italian-inspired casseroles and baked pastas because my whole family loves those flavors. There’s enough variation in this …
Fifteen years ago, I married into an Italian American family and quickly realized that every tender memory involved a very loud and full table and plates of cheesy lasagna. I make the family’s hei…
smell in my Italian American household when I was growing up, and an indication that a tasty family dinner was up ahead. Not familiar with Sunday sauce? This dish goes by other names like Sunday gr…
During a trip to Florence in 2018, I managed to secure a lunch reservation at Trattoria Sergio Gozzi, a bustling trattoria just around the corner from The Basilica di San Lorenzo, one of the city’s …
This Italian-inspired potato salad is light, summery, and jam-packed with veggies. It’s also bursting with color, thanks to the addition of tender green beans, juicy tomatoes, and lots of fresh herb…
his is a dressing that combines the irresistible creaminess of Caesar (sans anchovies) with the zing and herbaceousness of Italian dressing. Pour it over literally any salad, use it to upgrade hoagies…
This hearty lentil soup, with its cheesy mushroom topping, is deeply fulfilling — yet incredibly easy to whip up. I like to make it at the start of the week and eat it for days; it’s even better a…
any types of bread fall under the “Italian bread” category. There’s crusty and airy ciabatta, which we all know and love. Focaccia, the olive-oil-rich bread studded with rosemary and flaky sea s…
This Italian meatloaf is like one giant meatball topped with marinara and cheese, except it’s much easier to pull off. Skip the rolling of individual meatballs and instead opt for an easy-to-form lo…
This supper reminds me of summertime in Italy, and it’s as simple and delicious as it gets: Toss chicken and veggies on a sheet pan, bake, and eat. Cleanup is easy-peasy, too.…
This recipe is part of Kitchn 100 — the hundred recipes you need right now. Check out all of the amazing dishes, from Kitchn and beyond, here. The easiest way to jazz up vegetables? Add cheese, o…
ack in my personal chef days, I worked for a wonderful family that had a bit of a dinner conundrum. The father longed for his Sicilian American mother’s beef ragu, but his kids wouldn’t touch it b…
At its core this classic Roman dish could not be more simple — pasta with a spicy tomato sauce — but it’s a quintessential example of a dish that evolves over the course of its short cooking tim…
One of my favorite parts about this recipe is that the pasta cooks right in the sauce. Not only does it save dishes, but it also helps the sauce cling to every bite of pasta. I almost always use r…
In this recipe, the pasta cooks in flavorful chicken stock along with diced tomatoes to create a rich, naturally creamy sauce you won’t get with just water alone. A splash of balsamic vinegar ties i…
Dear Dinner Therapist: I am horrible at meal planning. I’ve given it the good ol’ college try on multiple occasions, but it never works out. Usually something comes up in the schedule that puts a …
It is fully soup season as I write this. All I want is to be tucked underneath a blanket with a book and a bowl of soup. As a certified soup fanatic, I spend the entirety of the colder months making b…
When it comes to comfort food, there is truly nothing better than pot roast. I grew up knowing just the classic version with thick-cut carrots and potatoes in a savory sauce. But I’ve come to learn …
If you spent the winter sipping on espresso martinis, let the arrival of spring be your sign that it’s time to shake up your cocktail hour order. This Italian lemon cream martini has become my go-…
This Italian Easter bread has a strong Sicilian accent and carries the taste of spring all baked into joy-filled, adorable little wreaths. The bread is strongly spiced and rich with anise as a little …
Cooking while on vacation is a great time to slow down and enjoy the process, but there can be some limitations. You might be in a rental kitchen with minimal equipment, or need to feed a crowd on a b…
One of the most valuable things I learned during a round of Whole30 is to seek out the foods and recipes you want to eat, and then find a way to make them Whole30-compliant. For me, herb-flecked Itali…
If you’re on the hunt for a trusty, foolproof meatball recipe, look no further — these are classic Italian meatballs at their finest. A blend of beef and pork give them richness, a few aromatics a…
o an American, carrot cake means a rich spiced cake frosted with super-sweet cream cheese icing. But to a Tuscan, this moist cake has no spices at all. In fact, cinnamon is rarely used in desserts and…
itting down to a comforting meal, especially one made in the slow cooker, is the savior of busy weekends when you have lots of things to do around the house but not a lot of time for cooking. This Ita…
his Tuscan-inspired pasta salad is light and bright. It’s filled with a mix of both juicy fresh tomatoes and chewy sun-dried tomatoes, mild black olives, creamy fresh mozzarella, and peppery arugula…
Let this one simmer and bubble all afternoon. That gives the beans plenty of time to become soft and creamy while the sweet browned onions melt into the rich bean broth. Your reward is a stew so thick…
Woe to a wife who loves a scalding-hot bowl of chowder when her husband’s policy on all soups — as well as any other hot liquids — is the same as Kenneth Ellen Parcell’s: “That’s the devil…
This soup comes with a memory: a bowl of hearty soup served by my mother-in-law one chilly fall afternoon many years ago. I remember the tomatoey broth being so complex yet so comforting, and the chee…
My one requirement for the perfect beach day? A delicious packed sandwich that doesn’t get soggy. After a lot of trial and error, I’ve learned exactly what that is: a classic Italian sub. Nothing …
The one seasoning blend I reach for every week is a mixture of my favorite dried herbs. A sprinkle of homemade Italian seasoning adds flavor to roasted potatoes, simmering marinara sauce, juicy roast …
Are you familiar with grissini? A far cry from their soft, chewy pizza parlor cousins, grissini are long, thin, Italian-style breadsticks. They are crisp all the way through and can be flavored with v…
This is chicken salad for the mayonnaise-hating crowd — although even if you happen to think mayonnaise is perfectly delightful, this is a nice alternative. It’s got crunch, color, and a tangy Dij…
When it comes to comforting soups, I can easily say I have a hands-down favorite: Italian wedding soup. My experience of it is neither particularly Italian, nor is it matrimonial, rather it was one of…
"As someone who was born and raised in Chicago, but spent much of my adult life in New York City, I am often asked about my pizza affiliation. While I am not one to fight for the supremacy of one slic…
There are so many comforting and delicious one-pot meals out there. Honestly, the possibilities are endless these days. But the one that I keep going back to is this one-pot Tuscan chicken rigatoni. O…
