Marcus Nilsson

Removing all but a strip of the eggplant’s skin lets the flesh meld with the sauce without falling apart—that's the secret of this baked eggplant parmesan recipe. This is part of BA's Best, a collection of our essential recipes.

Most fish markets will sell you the bones you need to make the rich broth, but avoid those from oily fish like mackerel or bluefish, which will overpower the stew’s flavor.

In case you were wondering, albóndigas is the Spanish word for meatball. These prove that the Italians aren’t the only players in the game.

If you like, you can coat the pork with the coriander and chill it for an extra night before roasting for more flavor. It will also help the pork get a good sear.

A spicy, tangy option for anyone who loves to put mayo on burgers.

Fresher and more vibrant than the jarred stuff, this easy-to-make relish is good on hot dogs, burgers, and grilled sausages.

A crunchy, cheesy topping gives this tomato and squash gratin big flavor and texture.

Raw broccoli is made for slaw. It’s sweet and crunchy—and can be dressed hours in advance.

Get a jump on party prep by making the patties ahead of time; they can be chilled for up to 8 hours.

This well-seasoned butter will douse each ear of corn with flavor as it melts.

Fiery kimchi gets a little sweetness from gochujang pepper paste.

This recipe calls for baking one giant cookie, a way to ensure even, consistent ice cream sandwiches.

When folding the plum purée into the semifreddo base, don't overdo it. The mixture will continue to blend when you transfer it to the pan. There should be large ribbons of purée visible; that's how this dessert gets its marbled look.

If you have a metal baking pan, use it; it will chill the mixture faster than a glass one. And remove the granita from the freezer when you scrape it--too much cold air will escape if you do this while the door's hanging open.

For the record: Sherbets may contain some dairy, unlike sorbets, which do not.

Aperol is similar to Campari but sweeter and less boozy. This recipe works with either one.