Reverse-Sear Leg of Lamb with Garlic, Fennel and Herbs

The conventional way to cook a roast or thick steak so it develops a well-browned exterior is to sear it over high heat, then finish it the gentler heat of the oven. The reverse-sear method, which we use here, flips the order. We slow-roast a boneless

Barolo-Braised Beef Short Ribs

Short ribs start out tough but are well marbled; slow, gentle braising renders them succulent and tender.

Prune, Peppercorn and Fresh Herb-Rubbed Roast Beef

A prune-based marinade helped us transform an economical eye round into a tender and juicy roast. The sugars in the prunes and ketchup create a nicely caramelized crust, while the salt and soy sauce provide seasoning that flavors the meat throughout.

Roasted Chicken, Perfected

The architecture of a chicken, along with the different target temperatures for white and dark meat, make it difficult to perfectly roast a whole bird. The breast is best at 160°F to 165°F; dark meat needs to hit at least 175°F, though it’s best at 19

Porcini-Rubbed Beef Tenderloin

Mushrooms are the secret to this beef-boosting, umami-packed spice rub.

Skillet-Roasted Chicken with Burnt Shallot Jus

“Burnt” here is a good thing. Shallots and garlic roast under a whole chicken, where the shallots in particular develop scorched outer layers. This charring provides rich flavor and deep color to a simple jus that accompanies the carved bird. Credit f

Reverse-Seared Pork Loin with Roasted Shallots and Pears

We’re flipping the script on searing. Boneless pork loin is notorious for turning out dry, tough and tasteless. Our solution is to reverse the order of operations. Instead of searing the meat at the start, we roast it low and slow for most of the cook

Paprika-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin

“I found myself wanting to lick my plate to get every last bit of sauce."

Colombian Braised Beef (Posta Negra)

Named after its dark, sweet sauce, posta negra is a classic Colombian dish made by braising beef in a flavorful liquid seasoned with panela sugar and spices. For our version, we call for a 5-pound beef chuck roast; it's a fat-rich cut, so trim it well

Slow-Roasted Chicken with Garlic and Mustard Pan Sauce

Roasting chicken leg quarters for 2½ hours in a 300°F oven is transformative. The fat has lots of time to render, so the skin takes on a paper-thin crispness and a golden brown hue. The meat, meanwhile, becomes so tender and succulent you don’t need a

Parmesan-Crusted Chicken with Vinegar Jus

Cheesy-crispy chicken and a vinegar jus. Need we say more? This recipe is loosely inspired by chicken savoy, the signature dish of New Jersey’s Belmont Tavern, but it is a delicious marriage of cheese-crusted chicken and vinegary, garlicky sauce. We u

Short Rib and Butternut Squash Tagine

A savory-sweet bowl of beef and butternut squash, inspired by Moroccan tagines (but cooked in an Instant Pot).

Italian Flourless Chocolate Torta

A deeply chocolatey flourless cake, devised from a century-and-a-half-old secret recipe from Vignola, Italy.

Chocolate Meringue Cookies

Can a chocolate cookie be fudgy, airy, and crispy at the same time? We were delighted to find that the answer is yes!

Caprese Chocolate and Almond Torte

This gluten-free, flourless chocolate cake from Capri, Italy gets rich, almost brownie-like texture, thanks to ground almonds and a generous amount of egg.

Gluten-Free White Chocolate and Apricot Torte

Cheesecake meets flourless chocolate cake in this elegant, impressive dessert. But instead of being pure indulgence, the torte is healthy-ish. Made with reduced-fat cream cheese and nonfat Greek yogurt, it is sweetened only with honey, white chocolate

Spanish Almond Cake (Tarta de Santiago)

This fragrant almond cake taught us the secret to extra springy, chewy texture.

Bête Noire

Cookbook author Lora Brody’s creation bête noire is no typical chocolate cake: silky, custardy, with a base of sugar syrup.

Coconut-Saffron Macaroons

Cardamom and ground ginger infuse these macaroons with alluring fragrance and flavor, and the saffron adds a golden hue. They're the perfect sweet to pair with hot tea or coffee. The cooled cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temper

Coconut-Almond Macaroons with Cherry Preserves

Cloyingly sweet, one-dimensional coconut macaroons get a makeover with this simple recipe. We add sliced almonds for texture, fruit preserves for color and tangy notes and aniseed for licorice-like fragrance and flavor. The cookies are best eaten the

Coconut Bars with Almonds and Chocolate

Adapted from Honey & Co’s cookbook, subtly sweet, Middle Eastern-inspired coconut bars with nuts, dried fruit and a chocolate base.

Coconut Cashew Cake (Sanwin Makin)

Our lighter, springier version of Burma’s simple, richly coconut-y cake.

Chocolate-Almond Spice Cookies

From Switzerland, an easier, chewier chocolate cookie.

Malbec-Poached Pears with Ice Cream and Toasted Almonds

We’ll take poached pears any night of the year—especially with the almost magical combination of fresh ginger and star anise-spiced wine.

Mixed Berry Crumble with Spiced Oats and Almonds

Frozen mixed berries make it easy to throw together this simple fruit dessert. A mixture of oats, spices and sugar does double duty here. We add a small amount to the berries to sweeten and thicken the filling; into the remainder we add almonds and so

Chocolate Blender Cake

Our chocolate blender cake, with a brownie-like consistency and a rich chocolate glaze, comes together with only one blender and one cake pan.

Meringue Cookies with Salted Peanuts and Chocolate

Airy, melt-in-your-mouth meringues need no sales pitch; make them plain or try our three flavor variations, including salted peanuts and chocolate.

Fettuccine with Asparagus, Lemon and Prosciutto

This fettuccine, studded with prosciutto and asparagus, plus cheese and a cut of citrus, is the first recipe we make when asparagus comes back in season.

Tuscan-Style Spring Vegetable Soup

In Tuscany, the seasonal soup garmugia celebrates the vegetables of spring: peas, asparagus, artichokes and fava beans.

Linguine with Artichokes, Asparagus and Lemon-Mint Ricotta

Fresh linguine, lightly sauced, packed with spring veggies: our favorite template for seasonal freshness.

Ham, Gruyère and Asparagus Tartines

In France, a tartine is slice of bread topped with almost anything—from butter and jam (for breakfast) to cheeses and cured meats (to make open-faced sandwiches). Instead of slices cut from a rustic boule or batard, we use a baguette that has been spl

Campanelle Pasta with Asparagus, Lemon and Parmesan

We use the combination of cream, asparagus, and lemon often—this springtime pasta is a perfect reason why!

Asparagus and Barley Soup with Lemon and Dill

Say dieu to stew with this brothy bowl of asparagus with light and bright lemon and dill.

Creamy Asparagus Pasta

Nothing says springy like a tangle of fettuccine, coated in creamy, bright green asparagus sauce.

Asparagus Panzanella with Parmesan, White Beans and Herbs

A fresh, seasonal take on the classic Italian salad.

Creamy Barley with Leeks, Asparagus and Dill

Creamy, risotto-style barley, packed with buttery leeks and grassy, tender-crisp asparagus: this is the hearty, spring veggie meal we look forward to all winter long.

Asparagus with Sauce Gribiche and Fried Capers

This piquant, briny French sauce of eggs and capers brings bold, bistro flavor to simple blanched veggies.

Eggs with Asparagus, Roasted Peppers and Manchego

Eggs are a fast and easy way to get a satisfying meal on the table, and they pair terrifically with a wide variety ingredients. In this recipe, we scramble them to soft curds with asparagus, then add roasted peppers and Manchego cheese (or Parmesan) a

Asparagus Gomae

Tender-crisp, skillet-cooked asparagus the savory-sweet gomae treatment.

Asparagus with Pickled Ginger and Scallions

Japanese pickled ginger, the type offered alongside sushi, is a tangy-sweet, fiery accent for grassy asparagus. We first cook the ginger with a little sugar in a good dose of butter so the sugars caramelize lightly as the butter browns, developing a s

Broiled Asparagus with Cardamom and Orange

Cardamom and orange bring floral and citrus notes to grassy asparagus, while butter lends richness and makes the flavors linger on the palate. We double up the orange in this dish—marmalade sweetens as it adds a touch of bitterness, and the zest and j

Pearl Couscous “Risotto” with Asparagus

Creamy risotto-like couscous, tender-crisp asparagus, savory Parm—need we say more?

Sausage, Potato and Sweet Pepper Traybake

Savory Italian sausages roast on top of potato, onion and bell pepper, finished with a tangy-sweet glaze in this almost hands-off traybake.

By Rose HattabaughNovember 15, 2022

Chicken and Cauliflower Traybake with Roasted Garlic–Yogurt Sauce

The cauliflower in this simple traybake serves two purposes: it’s a delicious side to the roasted chicken and it’s the base for the creamy sauce that accompanies the dish. We use sweet paprika in the spice mixture, but if you like you could use smoked

By Phoebe MaglathlinJuly 25, 2019

Za’atar Chicken and Vegetable Traybake with Tahini-Lemon Sauce

Milk Street Facebook community member Jessica G., of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, makes a fantastic traybake of za’atar-seasoned chicken parts, cauliflower and potatoes, all roasted together on the same baking sheet. A cut-up lemon at the center of it all—li

By Courtney HillMarch 30, 2022

Chicken Traybake with Poblano Chilies, Tomatoes and Onions

Family-friendly chicken fajitas inspired this easy dinner on a baking sheet. We add the ingredients in stages to ensure each cooks perfectly. First, we cook earthy poblano chilies and onions until tender. Then sweet-tart tomatoes join the mix, followe

By Courtney HillOctober 27, 2023

Salmon Traybake with Harissa-Roasted Pepper Sauce

The inspiration for this colorful traybake is Moroccan-style red chermoula: a bold, warmly spiced sauce, often served with fish. Our weeknight-friendly version calls on smoky harissa, a North African chili and spice paste, plus sweet roasted peppers,

By Rose HattabaughAugust 9, 2023

Chow Mein Traybake with Broccoli and Bell Peppers

Inspired by a recipe in Hetty McKinnon’s cookbook “To Asia, With Love,” we created this oven-only noodle dish, but we took some liberties, swapping instant ramen for the thin Chinese egg noodles customarily used to make chow mein. The ramen doesn’t re

By Dimitri DemopolousOctober 24, 2023

Za'atar Chicken and Eggplant Traybake

Za’atar is a Middle Eastern seed, herb and spice blend. We use it as a seasoning for chicken and eggplant roasted together on the same baking sheet. Surrounded by the chicken and eggplant, garlic cloves at the center of the baking sheet become soft an

Crisped Chickpea and Cauliflower Traybake with Lemon-Garlic Yogurt

Contrasting flavors and textures make an easy traybake special. Cauliflower takes on light charring and becomes supple and tender while chickpeas roast alongside, turning toasty and crisp. A lemony, garlicky yogurt sauce ties everything together, and

By Malcolm JacksonOctober 27, 2023

Fennel-Crusted Chicken and Scallion Traybake

Tender, silky, lightly charred scallions serve as an accompaniment to spice-crusted chicken, as well as a flavoring for the roasted lemon pan sauce. For best texture, crush the fennel seeds with a mortar and pestle or with the bottom of a skillet—don’

By Julia RackowOctober 13, 2020

Greek Chicken and Potato Traybake

The Greek dish known as kotopoulo skorthato typically is called “Greek garlic-lemon chicken” in English, but the ensemble also includes potatoes, making it a delicious complete meal. For our take on the classic, we use our trusty traybake technique—we

Sausage Traybake with Apples and Onions

Wide, low-sided baking sheets are ideal for oven-easy dinners; they facilitate heat circulation for better browning. We pair savory sausages with sweet apples and onions, which get a flavor boost from spicy mustard; a glug of hard apple cider or beer

By Courtney HillOctober 27, 2023

Traybake Tacos al Pastor

We’ve moved tacos al pastor off the spit roast and onto your baking sheet. Well-marbled boneless pork shoulder turns crisp and succulent in a high-heat oven, then gets drenched with a sweet-and-spicy chili blender sauce. To simplify prep, buy fresh pi

By Courtney HillJanuary 31, 2025

Hoisin Broccoli and Tofu Traybake

In British parlance, a classic traybake is a sweet, such as a cake, that’s oven-baked in a wide, shallow baking pan or tray. But the term has also come to refer to savory, one-pan meals cooked on a baking sheet or in a baking dish in the oven. This si

Mojo Chicken and Sweet Potato Traybake

Latin American mojo is a punchy sauce/marinade starring citrus juice or vinegar, herbs and lots of garlic. It’s often used to season meat, but is also a popular accompaniment to fried plantains or yuca. We turn those flavors into a bold, citrusy garli

By Rose HattabaughOctober 27, 2023

Cumin-Caraway Chicken and Tomato Traybake

For this recipe, we’ve used some of the ingredients that give character to harissa, a North African spice paste, to add bold flavor to simple roasted chicken parts. Crushing the cumin and caraway in a mortar with a pestle or with the bottom of a skill

By Julia RackowOctober 13, 2020

Stir-Fried Masala-Spiced Pork with Peas

This pea-studded pork-and-rice bowl, inspired by southwestern Indian flavors, uses few ingredients for maximum pizazz.

Coconut Chicken Curry with Potatoes

A brothy weeknight curry that balances rich coconut milk with umami and bright ginger and lime.

Pan-Seared Steak with Smoky Miso Butter and Watercress Salad

Miso compound butter ups the umami; peppery watercress salad keeps things light.

Moroccan-Style Braised Lemon Chicken (Tangia)

This simple chicken braise loaded with high-flavor ingredients is modeled on tangia, a slow-cooked lamb dish from Marrakech. We got a lesson in cooking tangia the traditional way from taxi driver Youssef Boufelja. For our simplified version, we used b

Turkish Red Lentil Soup with Aleppo Pepper Oil

This toss-in-the pot lentil soup proves the transformative power of spices, which give hearty lentils potent flavor and heat.

Spicy Peanut-Sesame Stir-Fried Shrimp

Chunky peanut butter and toasted sesame oil bring two layers of nutty flavor to this simple stir-fry.

Chicken Teriyaki Rice Bowls (Teriyaki Donburi)

Tender and glossy, with a sweet-­savory glaze, this perfected chicken donburi was served to us by cook and philosopher Elizabeth Andoh.

Chinese Chili and Scallion Noodles

These spicy Chinese scallion noodles have quickly become one of our back-pocket dinner ideas—the kind of recipe you throw together, top with a fried egg, and still look forward to every time.

Vietnamese-Style Meatball Lettuce Wraps

Meatballs, carrot salad and a dipping sauce? Seems like a lot of work. But not so with these Vietnamese-style meatballs.

Chorizo and Potato Hash

Guisado de chorizo con papas, or Mexican chorizo and potato stew, inspired this simple, hearty one-skillet dish. Chorizo sausage is spicy, so if you’re sensitive to chili heat, you may want to remove the seeds from the jalapeño before slicing. Serve w

Udon Noodles with Shiitake Mushrooms and Spinach

A full pound of fresh shiitake mushrooms and a good dose of soy sauce give this quick vegetarian supper lots of meaty flavor, while thick, chewy Japanese udon noodles give it satisfying texture. Though udon also is sold fresh and frozen, we use dried

Paprika-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin

“I found myself wanting to lick my plate to get every last bit of sauce."

Greek Chicken and Potato Traybake

The Greek dish known as kotopoulo skorthato typically is called “Greek garlic-lemon chicken” in English, but the ensemble also includes potatoes, making it a delicious complete meal. For our take on the classic, we use our trusty traybake technique—we

Milk-Poached Chicken with Tarragon Salsa Verde

We love the Italian trick of gently simmering pork and chicken breasts in milk for extra-tender, succulent meat.

Ribeye Steaks with Green Olive-White Wine Pan Sauce

This is a riff on a dish from the new edition of “Spain: The Cookbook” written by Simone Ortega and first published in Spain in 1972. The 1,080-recipe tome has since become a bible of Spanish home cooking. We use pimento-stuffed green olives to add po

Milk Street 3-Piece 13-Inch Hammered Carbon Steel Wok

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Iwachu Cast-Iron Omelet Pan

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Turkish Date-Filled Semolina Cookies

During a recent visit to Türkiye, we became fans of kömbe, buttery, pastry-like cookies made with spices and semolina, filled with nuts or dates and imprinted with delicate patterns or designs. Similar to Middle Eastern ma’amoul, kömbe are a specialty

Portuguese Sponge Cake (Pão de Ló)

Portugal's famously airy, eggy cake with a gooey layer underneath a thin withered crust.

Palestinian Upside-Down Chicken and Rice (Maqlubeh)

A streamlined version of impressive Palestinian upside-down rice.

Basque Leek and Potato Soup

This rustic soup, called porrusalda, takes a few humble ingredients and transforms them into a light but satisfying vegetarian meal. Leeks’ many layers tend to trap dirt and sand, so make sure to thoroughly rinse the sliced leeks, then drain them well

French Apple Cake

This simple French cake is more apples than cake, held together with a light crumb and thin golden crust.

Thai Rice Soup (Khao Tom)

One of our readers’ favorite recipes, this pork soup showcases almost magical layers of aroma and flavor.

Saffron Risotto (Risotto alla Milanese)

In Milan, at Trattoria Masuelli San Marco, our editorial director J.M. Hirsch tried a saffron-flecked risotto that “lingered in taste memory” so much that he cancelled his dinner plans the following night.

Spaghetti with Lemon Pesto

This zesty, lightly perfumed lemon pesto is inspired by the world-famous lemons of Amalfi, Italy.

Fettuccine Alfredo

In Rome, fettuccine alfredo is totally unlike gloopy American versions—silky-smooth, buttery, and light.

Georgian Chicken Soup (Chikhirtma)

This pearly Georgian chicken soup (chikhirtma) is incredibly satisfying to make—while relatively hands-off—with all of the components are built from scratch.

Dutch Oven Beef Birria Tacos

Slow-cooked, succulent meaty stew in a thick, chili-rich sauce.

Thai-Style Coconut and Chicken Soup

This fragrant Thai soup is rich with coconut milk, awoken with chili heat, lime, and lemongrass, and studded with meaty chicken and mushrooms—and its electricity depends on that deep, coconutty backdrop. Ersatz homemade coconut milk provides the rich

Colombian Potato Soup with Chicken, Corn and Capers (Ajiáco)

Loaded with potatoes, a corn cob, and avocado slices, this chicken soup (ajiáco) is creamy, hearty, and fresh all at once.

Cantonese Sweet-and-Sour Pork

In Hong Kong, we sought out true Cantonese sweet-and-sour pork, predecessor of the gloppy, overly sweet versions served in many Chinese American restaurants. After sampling dozens of versions, we created our recipe by combining the attributes of the b

Broken Phyllo Cake with Orange and Bay

The soaking syrup we use in this pudding-like citrus cake is infused with warm spices for added dimensions of flavor and fragrance.

Butter-Toasted Steel-Cut Oats with Dried Apples

Cooking steel-cut oats in a pressure cooker means the grains tenderize quickly, without any stirring and without any risk of boiling over, making this breakfast staple a breeze to prepare. To build rich flavor, we start by cooking a couple tablespoons

Cauliflower Soup with Harissa Butter

This soup gets a burst of bold, rich flavor as well as stunning color from a drizzle of harissa bloomed in browned butter. Look for harissa, a North African spice paste, in well-stocked supermarkets and Middle Eastern markets. Spiciness varies by bran

Roasted Butternut Squash with Ginger and Five-Spice

Instead of pureeing butternut squash and loading it up with butter, we cut it into chunks and roast it, seasoning it with fresh ginger and Chinese five-spice to complement its natural sweetness. You will need two large, heavy rimmed baking sheets. The

Browned Butter and Lemon Pasta with Chicken

We cook butter until the milk solids caramelize to add nutty fragrance and flavor to this pasta dish. The richness of the browned butter is balanced with a generous measure of aromatic lemon zest and tart, tangy lemon juice. Either boneless chicken br

Browned Butter Vinaigrette with Walnuts and Herbs

Toasting walnuts while browning the butter gives this warm vinaigrette an intense nuttiness and luxurious richness. Garlic, rosemary and lemon zest add layers of bright, herbal flavor and fragrance. This is perfect spooned onto roasted vegetables such

Browned Butter Skillet Cornbread

For a crispier, savory cornbread, we bake the batter in a pool of browned butter in a ripping hot cast iron skillet.

Maple–Browned Butter Pie

Sweet and rich maple custard filling, cut with a hit of apple cider vinegar, and embedded in a nutty whole wheat crust.

Chewy Molasses Spice Cookies with Browned Butter Icing

These generously sized cookies are soft and cake-like. Spiced with cinnamon and ground ginger and made with just 4 tablespoons of butter, their flavor is mostly about the bittersweet, subtly smoky notes of molasses. Use either mild or “robust” (or “fu

Pork Chops with Kimchi, Scallions and Browned Butter

Tart, spicy kimchi complements and contrasts sweet, juicy pork in this single-skillet meal. We begin by searing the pork chops until caramelized, then use the remaining fat to build a bright, kimchi-based pan sauce, balanced by rice vinegar and mirin

Broccoli with Browned Butter and Almonds

Paired with butter and toasted almonds, broccoli gets the “amandine” treatment in this recipe. When sautéing the shallots and almonds in the butter, be sure to cook the mixture long enough so the milk solids that separate out from the butter turn gold

Mashed Potatoes with Caraway-Mustard Butter

Classically creamy, with a kick of sweet heat from horseradish. A drizzle of browned butter spiked with caraway and mustard seeds adds balancing complexity.

Brown Butter-Cardamom Banana Bread

Two simple changes, and zero additional effort, make banana bread holiday-worthy, and we now only make it this way.

Browned Butter and Coconut Loaf Cake

This moist, dense, buttery loaf cake comes from Briana Holt of Tandem Coffee + Bakery in Portland, Maine. It's baked until the exterior is deeply browned, developing rich, toasty flavors and an amazing aroma. A coconut syrup is brushed on while the ca

Buttermilk Monkey Bread

Monkey bread gets an update that makes the pull-apart loaf even better thanks to buttermilk, a little whole-wheat flour and a lighter hand with sugar. The result is more tender and nuanced—and less sweet—than the versions many of us grew up with. Brow

Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Browned Butter Vinaigrette

Rich, nutty browned butter and woodsy notes of sherry vinegar pair perfectly with earthy shredded sprouts. Smoked almonds add salty crunch and tangy dried cranberries add a pop of color.

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