Moist Banana Nut Bread

Using oil in this recipe helps make a delicious, very moist banana loaf. Whipped cream adds moisture, a wonderful flavor, and an incredibly soft texture.

Easy Sweet Italian Sausage Patties

For an easy, all-purpose Italian sausage that’s perfect in pasta sauce or on top of a pizza and that’s full of pungency, spice, and personality, we started with coarsely ground pork. Using a stand mixer to combine the pork and seasonings (salt; toasted, crushed fennel seeds; sugar; black and red peppers; and garlic) helped extract […]

Instant Pot Chicken Broth

Chicken wings, which contain ample collagen, yield a rich, full-bodied broth. Use this as a base for passatelli en brodo, or in any recipe that calls for store-bought or homemade chicken broth. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days or freeze for up to a month.

Shockingly Easy No-Knead Focaccia

If you want to fill your kitchen with the smell of fresh-baked bread but you’re nervous about shaping a boule or working with a starter, focaccia is the best place to begin. We’re not exaggerating when we say it requires zero skill and provides ample opportunity to be amazed by yourself and by the wonders […]

Oaxacan Refried Black Beans

In Oaxaca, black beans are a part of almost every meal. Though they often are served whole, we especially liked the balanced, complex flavor and smooth, velvety consistency of refried black beans. Lard gives these beans a rich meatiness, but coconut oil is a good vegetarian substitute. The beans can be stored in an airtight […]