Simple to Spectacular
Sample Recipes from Simple to Spectacular
Everything here can be done in advance—even the poached eggs, which only need to be reheated at the last moment. Don’t be int...
Spaetzle with Pepper and Crisp Shallots
We use crisp-cooked shallots often, mostly because they’re easy and we love them; they’re onion rings taken to another level....
You could easily serve this as a main course for two; it not only is substantial but has more flavor than almost anything you could serve...
Asparagus with Mushroom-Cream Sauce
This is a luxurious dish, but not a difficult one. Ideally, you’d use morels, but those are usually hard to come by—shiitakes...
A simple but convincing fusion dish, crispy spring rolls that are baked, not fried, and served with a spicy, nutty dipping sauce. White b...
Halibut with Mustard-Nut Crust
With the addition of a rich, nutty crust and the step of finishing the fish under the broiler, braised fish becomes a simple luxury. The ...


