This Parmesan-roasted broccoli is a reminder of why Ina Garten recipes endure. Broccoli roasts until tender with crisp edges, then gets tossed with lemon, pine nuts, Parmesan, and basil. It’s simple, balanced, and quietly irresistible – the kind of vegetable dish you keep eating straight off the pan.
A luxuriously creamy white bean soup featuring aromatic Middle Eastern flavors. Cannellini beans and coconut milk create a velvety base, while harissa adds warmth and sumac brings citrusy brightness. Half-pureed for perfect texture, this comforting vegan dish balances rich, spicy, and bright flavors beautifully.
Rick Martinez’s Pozole Verde from Mi Cocina is layered, comforting, and vibrant. Roasted hominy, puréed tomatillos and peppers, seared chicken, and a fresh cilantro finish create a rich yet lively broth. Load it up with crunchy, bright toppings for a soup that truly shines.
Looking to eat a little less meat without sacrificing flavor? Ali Slagle’s Cauliflower Adobo delivers. Deeply seared cauliflower simmers in a glossy, garlicky adobo sauce that’s tangy, savory, and just sweet enough. Finished with scallions and served over rice, it’s a vegetarian dinner that feels hearty, bold, and deeply satisfying.
This roasted shrimp cocktail is Ina’s take on a nostalgic holiday classic. Roasting the shrimp makes them plump, juicy, and deeply flavorful, while a zippy, old-school cocktail sauce keeps things familiar. Low effort, high reward – perfect for New Year’s Eve.
These Spicy (Enough) Arancini are everything you want in a party appetizer: creamy risotto inside, crisp and golden outside, with just enough heat from Calabrian chile paste. Made for cookbook club and perfect for New Year’s Eve, they’re rich, crunchy perfection.
This warmly spiced gingerbread, from Toni Tipton-Martin, is sweetened with molasses, brown sugar, then finished with a bright lemon butter sauce and bourbon Chantilly cream. Even better, leftovers transform beautifully into a trifle-style dessert.
Instead of walking to Tandem Coffee + Bakery, I baked Briana Holt’s Buttermilk Sugar Biscuits at home using her recipe from The New York Times. Grated frozen butter and multiple folds create crunchy edges, fluffy centers, and rich buttery flavor – finished with flaky salt and jam. Perfect for Christmas Eve.
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