Oxtail and Barley Soup

An intensely rich broth comes from slowly simmering oxtails with red wine. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Tangy Apple and Beet Salad

Rounded out with radicchio and blue cheese, this salad’s nearly a meal in itself. (By Ali LaRaia)

Persian Baked Egg Dish (Kuku)

This combination of eggs, spinach, herbs, and spices is a delicious introduction to Persian food. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Basic Grilled Pizza Dough

Crispy, crusty, and charred—we promise this no-fail dough will make you a grilled pizza champ. (By Kate Ramos)

Kid-Friendly Fried Rice

Lighter than the real thing but still plenty tasty. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Rhubarb Muffins with Cardamom Streusel

Delicate muffins studded with rhubarb and topped with a crispy cardamom streusel. (By Kate Ramos)

Marinated Mango and Jicama Salad

Tossed with lime juice, mint, and cayenne for a sweet, spicy, refreshing salad. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Green Bean Baby Food

Naturally sweet and high in vitamins, this bean purée makes it easy for baby to eat her veggies. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Chopped Chicken Livers

Rich, earthy chicken livers mixed with sherry, hard-boiled eggs, and lots of black pepper. (By Kate Ramos)

Reuben Sandwich

The classic deli sandwich. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Panzanella (Tuscan Bread Salad)

Our version of the simple but flavorful Tuscan salad. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Baba Ghanoush

This smoky eggplant dip is a pita chip’s best friend. (By Kate Ramos)

Cheddar Biscuits

A light, cheesy version. (By Regan Burns)

Easy Berry Butter Cake

Possibly the easiest cake ever. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Baked Cracker-Crusted Chicken Fingers

Stone-ground crackers make a crunchy coating for tender chicken strips. (By Kate Ramos)