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These last days of summer call for tomatoes, corn and sweet peppers at their peak, and this colorful cod dish makes the most of them. The sauce comes together first, with clam juice added at the end for a light, briny consistency, and crisp bacon is folded in for smoky depth. Best of all, the sauce can be made a few hours ahead, so the fish only...Read more

Whipped feta cheese is a thing of beauty. Light, yet rich; comforting, yet flavorful; and oh-so-versatile. Slather it on a toasted bagel, serve it as a dip with celery and cut vegetables, fold it into an omelet, or add a dollop to a hot, grilled steak and watch it soften. Or do as we do: Lace it with cucumber and mint, then spread it as a ...Read more

If there was one dish I wanted every single year on my birthday when I was growing up, it was enchiladas verdes. To this day, it’s one of my absolute favorite meals. While making enchiladas can seem a little daunting (especially the traditional kind), ...Read more

A cinnamon roll is something I almost always order when I try a new bakery. I love tasting baker’s iterations and interpretations of the classic treat. My favorite ...Read more

If I could make just one dessert all year long, it would be apple crumble — no question. (It’s not to be confused with apple crisp, which is similar but has oats mixed into the topping.) In my book, a really good apple crumble tops the charts of homeandleisure/recipes/varietymenu/s-4288609">Read more

I recently made tacos for dinner. And then I almost regretted it.

It's not that the tacos were bad. In fact, they were probably the best I've ever made, not that I've made them more than a handful of times in my life.

The problem was that it was a Tuesday. Taco Tuesday. I unintentionally made tacos on Taco Tuesday.

I may never live down the ...Read more

When I saw the fresh summer vegetables at the market, a simple Gazpacho dinner came to mind. This classic chilled soup can be blended until silky smooth or left chunky for more texture. I prefer the chunky version because it's hearty enough to serve as a satisfying vegetarian dinner.

Simply chop the vegetables into small pieces, a task that ...Read more

We already feel a sense of melancholy for a summer gone by. Time to celebrate with friends instead. This Labor Day, we’ll fire up the charcoal grill and skewer beef tenderloin in the backyard. With beef prices at a premium, skewers offer elevated casual entertaining along with portion control.

Beef tenderloin may be the most ...Read more

Every year, as summer winds down, I like to improvise on my late summer salad. Sometimes I use baby gems — a cross between butter and romaine lettuce — along with radicchio and arugula; other times, I return to the classic recipe that follows.

It features a mix of flavorful greens, including arugula, spinach and sweet romaine, tossed with ...Read more

Deep, vibrant green broccoli, its large flowering heads arranged tree-like atop thick stalks, stand tall as one of the healthiest and widely consumed vegetables.

The folklore

This native to the Mediterranean was derived from cabbage by the Etruscans, an ancient Italian civilization. Its name comes from the Italian word “...Read more

I’ll be completely honest; I didn’t grow up with boat dip. In fact, I had never heard of boat dip until recently. Like most new obsessions of mine, I came across it while perusing my TikTok feed. At first, I was confused. Was it a fishy seafood dip? An ancient Viking recipe? Was it supposed to be eaten out of a gravy boat? I ...Read more

Do you ever gravitate toward the Japanese stand in a mall food court because they’re giving out tasting samples of teriyaki chicken like I do? I always marvel at their cooktops loaded up with juicy chicken that they serve up with a pile of white rice ...Read more

If you’re skeptical about cabbage, this is the recipe that will turn you into a believer. And if, like me, you already adore cabbage (and are always looking for cabbage recipe ideas ), this simple side will deepen your love. Simply put, Southern-style fried ...Read more