Culinary Guides

A humble dish that punches above its weight: tender boiled beets served with a tangy puree made from their own greens. In season beets taste wonderful simply boiled, and the tops are every bit as good as the roots, so...

A light but satisfying soup that leans on chicory and endive, whose gentle bitterness plays off garlic, lemon, and a little sausage. Cooked rice bulks it up, and a spoonful of bright lemon chili relish on top pulls it all...

A cozy, clear the fridge dinner: a savory beef and tomato filling under a lid of buttermilk biscuits, baked in one cast iron pan. It is loosely inspired by Jill Winger's Prairie Homestead Cookbook and built to use up last...

The whole secret to a great onion dip is patience: cook a big pile of sweet Walla Walla onions down until they are deep golden and jammy, then fold them into thick Greek yogurt with a splash of red wine...

This is late summer cooking at its simplest: zucchini and onion stewed slowly in butter with a little thyme and wine until soft and sweet. When the squash is coming in fast, it pays to step back and let a...

Sliced fennel and onion roasted until sweet and caramelized, then topped with crisped prosciutto and a shower of Parmesan. It works as a side, or with a green salad, a light main.Ingredients 2 large fennel bulbs, trimmed and sliced 1...

The slow cooker roast that took over the internet, and for good reason. A chuck roast braises low and slow with butter, a jar of tangy pepperoncini, and a punchy seasoning mix until it shreds with two forks.Ingredients 1 boneless...

A big batch canning salsa built from a heavy late summer haul of tomatoes, three kinds of onion, and a mix of sweet and hot peppers. Add more cayenne or hot peppers and you can take the heat as high...

Banana peppers stuffed with a rich Italian sausage and Parmesan filling, then baked in a simple tomato sauce until tender. It is hearty, a little old school, and worth the effort.Ingredients 8 banana peppers 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup chopped...