Sunday Best: 6 Comforting Recipes for a Weekend Afternoon
A comforting, delicious Sunday supper has an almost mystical ability to make the weekend feel longer. Though, in reality, we crave this kind of cooking every day of the week. Here are our editors’ favorite family dinners.
Gentl & Hyers3/6Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Mustard and Sage
“I simply season this pork shoulder and let the heat of the oven work its magic all afternoon (the house smells incredible by dinner-time). Usually we’ll have people over—it’s a lot of food!—and pack them leftovers. The rest goes into weeknight dinners like pasta, tacos, or a quick posole.” —Colu Henry, special projects director
Gentl & Hyers4/6Herbed Faux-tisserie Chicken and Potatoes
“In my quest to re-create the texture of rotisserie chicken, I came up with this slow-roasted revelation. It spends hours in the oven until it’s infused with herbs and spices and falling off the bone. I’ve actually taken my kids to the park while it roasted, coming home to a dinner that seems to have cooked itself.” —Carla Lalli Music, food and features editor
Gentl & Hyers5/6Bistro Steak with Buttermilk Onion Rings
“I spend much of my time wishing I was in Paris. The best way to pretend is to make my own bistro meal. The steak cooks in minutes; the salad comes together just as quickly; onion rings crisp up before I’ve opened the bottle of (good) wine. Still, it feels indulgent—fuel for another week in New York City.” —Christine Muhlke, executive editor
Gentl & Hyers6/6Sunday Sauce with Sausage and Braciole
“My Gramma Dot served this sauce every Sunday at noon for almost 50 years. And while I’m lucky if I can swing it twice a month, the rules are the same: Prepare it the night before, use a variety of meats, and don’t forget the Italian bread (that’s what the extra sauce is for). Oh, and the final and most important rule of Sunday Sauce: Everyone is invited.” —Scott DeSimon, deputy editor
