Gluten-Free

“My elementary school grapefruit, all grown up. I like the low notes of the red pepper flakes and rosemary against the sweet-tart citrus.” —Dawn Perry, senior food editor

Harissa is a great shortcut ingredient to flavor, but no two jars (or tubes) are the same. Taste first—if it seems very spicy, use a bit less. You can always stir more into the chickpeas when the dish is finished. Learn how to make this recipe and more in our online cooking class with Sur la Table.

If you leave this on the thicker side, it’s a great crudités dip. Or, thin it and pour onto salad.

If the batter thickens as it sits, thin with more club soda.

Don’t bother trying to divide this fillet into tidy portions. Instead, use a spoon to break it into perfectly imperfect pieces.

If a fudgy brownie and chewy chocolate chip cookie had a baby, it would be this decadent creation.

No matter how fanatical you are about straining the milk, some sediment will settle as it sits. Shake or stir before using.

If you think mackerel is too fishy, this is the recipe that will change your mind. And if nothing else, you'll love the crispy potatoes.

You'll see fibers running through the cooked steak; make sure to cut across them for tender slices.

Collards and kale have some chew to them. Use your hands to work the dressing into the leaves until they soften and start to wilt.

Sesame oil will become bitter if it gets too hot, so cook over gentle heat.

This is an infinitely customizable dish: Try different fresh herbs, add thinly sliced vegetables, or throw in some spices.

Fresh herbs, such as parsley and cilantro, can be subbed for the microgreens.

As the pork cooks, the fat will gradually render, basting the roast.

The salty-sweet-sour umeboshi complement the earthy notes in the beets.

Starting the chop in a hot pan lets you get a good initial sear; lowering the heat gives you control while it cooks through.

You have a can of beans? You’ve got a meal. In this kale soup recipe, they take the place of traditional dried beans.

Hot-smoked salmon would also work well in this crunchy, surprisingly light fall salad.

Store-bought rotisserie chicken makes it easy to create a meal without having to cook a whole bird.

Use this syrup in vinaigrettes, to glaze meats, and in place of grenadine in cocktails.

In place of pecans, try walnuts, peanuts, or cashews.

It might seem like a long time, but cooking the bacon until it’s well-done means it’ll stay crisp at the table.

This no-heat method for making simple syrup also works in larger quantities. Try it using mint or lavender, too.

This roasted rosemary chicken recipe calls for a quartered chicken, but you can pan roast three pounds of thighs, breasts, or drumsticks if you prefer.