PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and in the case of copycat Olive Garden recipes, that is certainly true. We’ve been known to try our hand at any number of Olive Garden staples, from gloriously creamy Fettuccine Alfredo to Chicken Scampi to 5-Cheese Ziti … Read more
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS Whether it is a road trip stop or a local favorite, there is no denying that Cracker Barrel’s Chicken and Dumplings are the best, a must order! Why are they so good? Now you can make a steaming bowl of Cracker Barrel’s Chicken and Dumplings at home. This … Read more
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER PHOTOGRAPHY; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE Saffron rice is quite possibly the most beautiful side dish to grace any dinner table. Colored with the reddish threads from saffron flower stigmas, saffron rice has a subtle yet fragrant aroma that enhances the flavor of the dish. Often found in Indian, Persian, and Greek cuisines, … Read more
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON We’ve got three words for you that are going to change your breakfast and brunch game forever: Overnight. French. Toast. It’s comically delicious, thanks to a long overnight soak in a heavy cream-infused custard, which transforms the sliced challah into a puddingy delight. (It’s not so different than … Read more
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON Duchess Potatoes is a classic French dish made with piped mashed potatoes that are enriched with egg yolks and butter. Basically, they’re like fancy tots, and they’re perfect alongside anything from a perfectly seared steak or roast beef to ultra-creamy Chicken Dijon. They also work well piped onto … Read more
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: ERIKA JOYCE Serve as a side or all on its own on a bed of salad greens, this creamy orzo pasta is a more herbalicious version of cat and pepper. The best part of this recipe: It all takes place in just one pot, which means more flavor and fewer … Read more
ANDREW BUI Some things go perfectly together. Peanut butter and jelly. Bacon and eggs. Sausages and sauerkraut. (Seriously!) In this cozy one-pot dinner, you’ll nestle beer-braised bratwurst and tender baby potatoes into sauerkraut and finish the dish with fresh herbs and spicy mustard. (If you’ve never beer-braised anything before, you’re sure to love it. Try … Read more
ANDREW BUI Slow-Roasted Pork And Peppers is a mostly hands-off dinner that’s both perfect for busy weeknights and pretty enough to serve at a dinner party. There’s very little prep — it’s just a matter of halving bell peppers and cutting onions into wedges, and then the oven does the rest of the work, transforming … Read more
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: LENA ABRAHAM Use cooked Grilled chicken, frozen corn and sweet cherry tomatoes – you can have summer soup in less than an hour, served in a crunchy zucchini boat. Although bacon is not absolutely crucial in this dish, it is an ingredient with more potential than it might seem: it … Read more