Persian Baked Egg Dish (Kuku)

This combination of eggs, spinach, herbs, and spices is a delicious introduction to Persian food.

Salt Cod and Clam Stew

A light fish stew with clams.

Baba Ghanoush

This smoky eggplant dip is a pita chip’s best friend.

Should You Put Hot Food in the Fridge?

We reveal the coolest way to let leftovers chill out.

Fast-Food Pizza Chains Attempt Gourmet

This week’s mission: pizzas that are less fake and greasy, and toasted ciabattas that are more fake and greasy.

Marble Cheesecake Bars

Cheesecake you eat with your hands.

Fennel, Avocado, and Mint Salad

A flavorful salad that doubles as a main dish.

Sweet Potato and Squash Baby Food

A good introduction to the sweet vegetables, this baby food is a pleasing combination of squash and sweet potato.

Kava Shake

A creamy choco-coconut milk shake laced with an herbal kava twist.

Death in the P.M.

A combination of absinthe and sparkling wine makes for a killer tail.

Cornbread-, Pecan-, and Salt Pork–Stuffed Onions

Plus a kick of heat from jalapeños.

Little Ditsy Cream Pies

Sandwiches of oatmeal cookies filled with vanilla cream melt in your mouth.

Orange-Vanilla Ricotta Cheesecake

An orange-tinged cheesecake topped with vodka-marmalade glaze turns the childhood Creamsicle treat into a sophisticated dessert.

Basic Tomato Sauce

Even if you’re a pro, this sauce is a great base on which to riff.

Raspberry-Kirsch Sorbet

A fruity frozen treat with a dash of liqueur.