Easy Meat Sauce

This meaty tomato sauce for pasta is easy to prepare, with a lengthy simmer time helping deliver plenty of flavor.

Egg Kulambu

Kulambu is a spicy stew from Tamil, India. The main flavors are from tamarind and jaggery (palm sugar). This is a delicious kulambu using boiled eggs. You can easily use fish or crab instead of the eggs.

Peruvian Potato-Chicken Salad (Causa Rellena)

Cold mashed potatoes, infused with lime and ají amarillo chile paste, are the unlikely heroes of Chef John's Peruvian causa salad layered with chicken salad and avocado.

Spicy Black-Eyed Pea Soup with Bacon

This filling black-eyed pea soup made with bacon, tomatoes, and Swiss cheese has a spicy kick thanks to the jalapenos.

Salt Rising Bread

This bread demands a delicate, tricky process that will give you a uniquely delicious result. Starter is made from salt, cornmeal and sugar in milk, which can easily take a full day before the breadmaking commences.

Grilled Potato Wedges with Fresh Herbs

Try this variation of grilled potato wedges seasoned with fresh herbs and olive oil. The potatoes go directly onto the grill, no foil necessary.

Gruyere-Mushroom Puff Pastry Bites

These savory Gruyere-mushroom puff pastry bites make an elegant yet easy party appetizer. Substitute fresh thyme leaves instead of dried thyme if you prefer.