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I Need Recipes For My Specialized Diet
On this episode of Dinner SOS, Chris and Desiree Nielsen help callers find recipes that suit their diagnosed conditions.
The Bouyon That Transported Me to Haiti After Childbirth
My daughter’s father, Atibon, loves to make this Haitian soup as a comforting pick-me-up.
Fall-Apart Cabbage and More Recipes We Made This Week
Like Swiss chard pasta and salted coconut ladoos.
31 Thanksgiving Cakes to Wow the Table
Like a pecan-topped mochi cake, an apple-cider-soaked loaf, and a custardy pumpkin Basque cheesecake.
I Need Help Cooking for My In-Laws
On this episode of Dinner SOS, Chris and Kendra help caller Rachel prepare to host her parents and her in-laws.
27 Thanksgiving Dinner Alternatives to Turkey
Serve your mashed potatoes with brisket bourguignon, your green beans with pumpkin-cheddar strata—or (scandal!) skip the “traditional” holiday trimmings altogether.
53 Easy Dinner Ideas for Simple, Satisfying Meals
Like a weeknight salmon rice bowl, artichoke-dip-inspired pasta, and a warming white chicken chili.
29 Brussels Sprouts Recipes We Love, Full Stop
Air fryer–crisped and honey butter–glazed, okonomiyaki-style with toppings galore, cheesy sprouts gratin, and more.
I Need Mushroom Recipes
On this episode of Dinner SOS, Chris and caller Leah take a trip to Mushroom Queens to help her feel less intimidated about cooking with mushrooms.
The Best Canned Sardines for Snacking and Cooking
We tried 10 tins in our taste test, including King Oscar, Patagonia, and Ortiz.
37 Cocoa Powder Recipes for Chocolate Lovers
Our darkest brownies, chocolate banana bread, and a few savory recipes too.
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The Cheesy Orzotto My Toddler and I Can Both Have for Dinner
October’s Feel-Good Food Plan has parent-friendly recipes (plus stretchy pants).
12 Do’s and Don’ts for Peak Chicken Parm
Chef Angie Rito shares her pro moves for chicken parm, from her favorite type of canned tomatoes to how she likes to season the breading for the chicken cutlets.
31 Chocolate Cookie Recipes, Emphasis on Chocolate
Like low-fuss slice-and-bakes, chocolate-filled macaroons, cheesecake brownie cookies, and more.
29 Pumpkin Desserts to Bake This Fall
Like plush pumpkin bread, silky pumpkin chiffon pie, and nutty pumpkin-pecan chocolate chip cookies.
I Need Weeknight Vegetarian Recipes
On this episode of Dinner SOS, Chris and Shilpa brainstorm vegetarian recipes that are quick and easy to follow.
31 Pear Recipes Because Why Should Apples Have All the Fun?
Like a sparkling bourbon cocktail, a chocolate-rosemary tea cake, and juicy-crisp salads.
30 Days (of Soup) at a Postpartum Hotel
One broth in particular stuck with Taiwan-based cookbook author Clarissa Wei.
Dinner SOS: The Best New Restaurants Edition
On this episode of Dinner SOS, Chris and Shilpa chat with the chef-owners of one of Bon Appétit’s Best New Restaurants of 2024.
19 Instant Pot Recipes for Low-Lift Dinners
Release the pressure of answering “What’s for dinner?” with these recipes for Instant Pot polenta, paprikash, pho, and more.
The Secret to Great Turkey Meatballs? Stuffing Mix
Once you try this brilliant breadcrumb swap, you’ll never go back.
37 Anchovy, Sardine, and More Tiny Fish Recipes
Anchovy butter spaghetti, sardines on toast, and a proudly lazy Caesar.
37 Apple Desserts That Make Us Want to Pick the Whole Orchard
Like cider doughnuts, a caramel apple cobbler that’s suitable for breakfast, and a six-layer cake straight out of Appalachia.
Which Cheddar Is Best? A Taste Test of Kerrygold, Cabot, and More
We tried nine popular brands to find the best cheddar cheese at the supermarket.
A Chicken Stir-Fry for People With Sensitive Stomachs
September’s Feel-Good Food Plan is inspired by having IBS, not in spite of it.
I Need Fun Salad Recipes
On this episode of Dinner SOS, Chris and Jess Damuck explore ways to make fresh, delicious salads all week long.
Marinated Bean Salad and More Recipes We Made This Week
Like Hainanese chicken and vanilla berry pudding.
41 Fall Desserts Full of Sugar, Spice, and Everything Nice
When the leaves start to fall, make caramel apple cookies, sweet potato layer cake, and extra-fluffy cinnamon rolls.
The 10 Most Popular Recipes of August 2024
Including crispy corn fritters, grilled arayes, and basil fried rice.
I Need Kid-Friendly Breakfast Ideas
On this episode of Dinner SOS, Chris and Ali Slagle share easy breakfast recipes perfect for back-to-school season.
29 Fall Salads That Will Nourish You
They say chicken soup is good for the soul, but we think hearty greens tossed with roasted root vegetables might be even better.
Postpartum Depression Was Sinking Me. My Family’s Food Was My Lifeline
On my toughest days, relatives fed me dishes that have nourished South Asian families for generations.
I Need Exciting Lunch Ideas
On this episode of Dinner SOS, Chris and Kendra help Kaitlin get out of her work from home lunch rut.
My Husband Begged Me to Create This Recipe for 10 Years
Mapo chili mac is just what it sounds like—a marriage of two of the best comfort foods on earth.
23 Easy Pie Recipes for Low-Pressure Dinners and Desserts
Like one-skillet chicken pot pie, no-bake margarita pie, and our best tips for store-bought pastry.
I Made Every Recipe in the Bon Appétit 56
Four months, five dinner parties, and a few life lessons along the way.
31 Pistachio Recipes for Dinner, Dessert, and So Much Snacking
Like ghee-soaked knafeh, a pistachio-crusted potato-leek tart, and a nut-stuffed cookie inspired by baklava.
The Best Veggie Burger You Can Buy at the Supermarket
We tried eight brands for our taste test, including Amy’s, MorningStar, and Bubba.
61 Fall Recipes for Cozy Meals All Season Long
Like Instant Pot chili, butternut crumb cake, and a swoon-worthy cabbage gratin.
This Hot Zucchini Soup Will Keep You Cool—Really
This month’s Feel-Good Food Plan is full of reviving recipes, plus some bug bite relief.
The Most Popular Recipes of July 2024
Like creamy banana pudding and hash brown breakfast casserole.
Glorious Gazpacho and More Recipes We Made This Week
Like blueberry cobbler and slow-roasted salmon.
13 Icebox Cakes to Help You Chill Out
When you need a sweet treat but it’s too hot to bake, make one of these oven-free desserts.
I Need Summer Recipe Inspiration
On this episode of Dinner SOS, Chris and Shilpa answer listener questions on all things summer cooking.
My Abuelita’s Soup Grounds Me as I Get Ready to Give Birth Again
Over two pregnancies and lots of change, this family recipe is a comforting constant.
I Need to Cook for 30 Friends
On this episode of Dinner SOS, Chris, Sarah, and Anna create a game plan for Maggie to feed a huge crowd for a whole week.
29 Recipes That Put Garlic Front and Center
For people who always add an extra clove (or three).
Can You Swap Light and Dark Brown Sugar?
They’re usually interchangeable. Here’s how to make the call.
21 No-Cook Pasta Sauce Recipes for the Hottest Days
Because now is not the time for a low-and-slow Bolognese.
I Need to Make Homemade Pickles
On this episode of Dinner SOS, Chris, Amiel, and Ari of Zingerman’s Deli share tips to create the perfect half sour pickle.
19 Plum Recipes for Drinks, Snacks, Desserts, and Full-On Dinners
From plum pie and cobbler to a savory salad that knocked our socks off.
29 Cucumber Recipes More Cooling Than Your Window AC Unit
Hit refresh on your palate with our most invigorating cucumber recipes.
Which Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Is the Best?
We tried 10 brands for our taste test, including Häagen-Dazs, Jeni’s, and Oreo.
Basil Chicken Stir-Fry and More Feel-Good Recipes for July
This month’s Feel-Good Food Plan features a speedy dinner and composting epiphany.
The Most Popular Recipes of June 2024
Crispy zucchini fries, gingery tomato bruschetta, and more.
I Need Instant Pot Recipes
On this episode of Dinner SOS, Chris and Shilpa share recipes that showcase what the Instant Pot does best.
31 Easy Fish Recipes for Crazy-Busy Weeknights
These never-fail fish recipes are easy to prepare on a Tuesday—and tasty enough to serve to guests.