Tomatillo Salsa

A fresh and slightly hot salsa.

Texas Queso Dip

Use it to top nachos or just as a dip for tortilla chips. This recipe combines two cheeses, onions, and green chiles for a Tex-Mex winner.

Mushroom and Carrot Bulgur

A humble grain in an easy preparation offers more taste and texture than the usual side dish.

Cranberry "Spread"

Maple syrup, red pepper flakes, and candied orange zest make this holiday classic fun.

Sweet Hot Mustard

Honey mustard with a real kick of heat!

Chile-Lime-Tequila Compound Butter

Adds a peppery kick to anything it tops.

Pasta with Artichoke Pesto

Artichokes, basil, and ricotta combine for an easy pasta sauce or quick dip.

Roasted Baby Carrots with Marmalade

Orange marmalade and sweet baby carrots herald spring.

Harissa-Marinated Tri-Tip Roast

Harissa paste spices up this quick preparation.

Guacamole

Once you’ve made this version, you’ll never buy it from the store again.

Mashed Reds

Creamy mashed red potatoes with chopped herbs.

Oysters with Mignonette Granité

Transforming a sharp mignonette sauce into icy shards makes serving oysters simpler.

Ersatz Papalote Salsa

Better than the best.

Watermelon Gazpacho

A twist on the classic cold soup, with watermelon in addition to tomatoes.

Roasted Eggplant and Walnut Dip

Move over hummus— this savory, herby dip is just as easy to make and even tastier.