Everything here can be done in advance—even the poached eggs, which only need to be reheated at the last moment. Don’t be intimidated by ...

We use crisp-cooked shallots often, mostly because theyre easy and we love them theyre onion rings taken to another level. Here, the s...

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...

This is a luxurious dish, but not a difficult one. Ideally, you’d use morels, but those are usually hard to come by—shiitakes will also w...

A simple but convincing fusion dish, crispy spring rolls that are baked, not fried, and served with a spicy, nutty dipping sauce. White b...

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 ...

Harissa is a delicious North African spice paste—sold in cans everywhere you can buy Middle Eastern ingredients—hot but not fiery. It kee...

Our basic stock, quick and easy enough to make while you’re doing something else. It’s so flavorful that you may find yourself regretting...

A typical Parisian dish, with super-intense flavors. You can finish with chicken stock instead of cream if you prefer.

This is a good French toast reast recipe, and really splendid with the baked bananas.

Here are poached pears teamed with a fast, fudgy, not-too-sweet chocolate sauce.