Hirsheimer Hamilton

Use mature flat-leaf spinach—the baby leaves lack flavor and texture.

We cook our chicken in two phases to keep the skin taut and the flesh moist and juicy.

Sip this beefy, faintly sweet, broth as is, or to make it even heartier, simmer diced root vegetables and/or little pastas in it.

Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties and can also calm an upset stomach. We love the heat it adds to this chicken soup recipe.

If you manage to have any leftovers, this moist spice cake makes a nice afternoon treat with a cup of tea. For an extra-tart garnish, serve with Citrus-Cranberry Compote (click for recipe).

This delicate cheesecake is cooked in a water bath and steamed for a supremely light texture. To make sure the homemade-gingersnap-cookie crust stays crisp, wrap the cake pan inside and out with heavy-duty, 18"-wide aluminum foil.