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We all quizzed her like crazy: Was this a dish her grandmother had made, too? (Yes!) Was it a weeknight dish? (Yes!) Did her mom make it for holidays? (Yes!) We were so intrigued that something bitter, tart, and garlicky would be considered comfort food—the rest of us had been thinking about creamy, toasty, cheese-y things! She told us how to make this broccoli rabe dish, convincing us that a mildly bitter green cooked in a skillet with hot oil would be something that we, too, would love....

The following stir-fried pork recipe couldn’t be easier. All you need is lean pork, some green onions, garlic, and a simple marinade. The good thing about stir-fries is that you don’t need a lot of fancy ingredients to have a perfectly presentable dish. All you need is a pan and a cooking oil that can take high heat. Woks work well for this, as do large pans of cast iron or hard anodized aluminum....

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Typically, I buy whatever box catches my eye (a.k.a. what’s on sale). But recently a friend asked for recommendations and I was stumped. I had never paid close attention to brand names, prices, or whether I’d like the baked cake. So I set out to figure out which boxed cake mix reigns supreme. How I Chose the Boxed Cake Mixes As a proper millennial would, I took to Instagram to poll my followers about their favorite brands and flavors of boxed cake mix....

The recipe comes from my friend Gabriele, who has been making it as her go-to special occasion cake for her family for 30 years. The cake is almost flourless, having only 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs, and has a lovely texture from the ground walnuts and whipped eggs. To make the mocha frosting, you start with a base of strong coffee (I use decaf and double the amount of coffee I would normally use for drinking), sugar, some cornstarch, and a few chocolate chips....

Here are ten of our favorites that travel well and are sure to please everyone at the party. 1 Chocolate Peppermint Swiss Roll: Oohs and ahhs may result from unveiling this chocolate-covered Swiss roll at a party—and continue once people bite into this light-as-a cloud, minty-sweet concoction. 2 Christmas Crack: Made with saltine crackers, cracked into pieces, and sort of addictive – this Christmas Crack lives up to its name on all counts....

I was well into adulthood before I realized I was missing out on a magic little ingredient; today I consider myself a total convert. What Are Anchovies? In a nutshell, anchovies are small, oily fish with a strong, pungent, and briny flavor. They are quite delicious when eaten fresh. I particularly love them fried whole, head and all. They are uncommon at fish markets here in the U.S. Mostly, you’ll find them preserved in salt or oil, as well as smoked, dried, pickled, and ground into a paste sold in tubes....

This recipe pairs cheesy goodness of macaroni and cheese with the onions, tomatoes, and spiced ground beef of a pot of beef chili. The result is the ideal meal to keep you warm on a chilly night. Video: How to Make Chili Mac and Cheese The Chili Mac Sauce For the sauce, I used a Mexican cheese blend that consists of Monterey jack, cheddar, asadero, and queso quesadilla cheeses, but a sauce made with just cheddar cheese would work just as well in this recipe....

Let’s start with the French bread. It’s magic—soft, chewy, and everything you want in sandwich bread. The bread is stuffed with crispy cornmeal crusted fish, fresh chopped lettuce, thick tomato slices, dill pickles, and a remoulade sauce that has all of the spice and some texture from celery and relish. A sandwich that tastes fresh, with both crispy and creamy elements? Sign me up! The best part is, this is easy enough to make on a weeknight but also fancy it up for the weekend get together!...

What is Grasshopper Pie? In case you are worried, this pie does not contain any kind of grasshoppers! But, it might be fun to tell your kids you are having Grasshopper Pie for dessert and watch their reaction. Grasshopper Pie is the BEST frozen pie ever! It starts with a chocolate cookie crust, mint chocolate ice cream filling, warm salted caramel topping, all topped off with some homemade whipped cream. This is a beautiful, Pinterest worthy dessert that looks as good as it tastes....

Wrong, as I found out. Having never owned a blender before, I started messing around with my shiny new high-speed blender sight unseen. I didn’t use any special recipes, and I didn’t read the manual. Turns out a high-speed blender is its own beast, with its own quirks. Roll up your sleeves and we’ll learn the key ins-and-outs of these fun, muscular appliances. You’ll be blending up a storm in no time....

The home bartender would be well-advised to practice and prepare the classics not only for his or her own sake, but because each is a jumping-off point for another fifty cocktails you can either find or invent for yourself. Start here and feel free to adjust or substitute any of the key ingredients. 10 Classic Cocktails for Beginners Sazerac: One of the first cocktails, and still one of the more sublime combinations of a spirit with light aromatics....

Instant Pot Beef Pot Pie Growing up, pot pies were absolutely one of my favorite meals. I loved getting my own cute little dinner pie all to myself. It just made me feel special. Once I got older I realized how time-intensive homemade pot pies are and I started looking for shortcuts. Making pot pies with a puff pastry crust is a game changer. That right there makes it 20 times easier....

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You can slice them and add them to salads, or just pop them into your mouth for a quick snack. A friend stopped by the other day with a container filled with kumquats (don’t you love friends who bring you food?) and a mission to make salsa. What follows is the citrus-y salsa we made with the kumquats, which I’ve been eating up with fish and in steak tacos. You could easily add some chopped mango or avocado to the salsa, and chop it up more finely if you wanted to use it as a dip for tortilla chips....

One Pot Jambalaya Pasta Can you tell I have been loving these one-pot dinners? They are the best! I came up with this One Pot Jambalaya Pasta recipe when I was craving Jambalaya but I wanted to make it simplified somehow. I have had the Jambalaya Pasta at Cheesecake Factory (one of my favs) and wanted to see if I could turn it into a one-pot meal like the One Pot Creamy Garlic Noodles....

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Plums come in a rainbow of colors, and hundreds of varieties, which can make things feel confusing — which plums to use for what? When and how and where to get good ones? How to store them? Here is everything you need to know about plums for poem-worthy levels of enjoyment all season long (and then some). When are Plums in Season? Plum season is typically late June/early July to September....

The thing about most greens is that they tend to be bitter, and some, like collard and kale, a little tough as well. Blanching before sautéing can help take the edge off the bitterness, and soften the greens. How to Cook Kale Greens Greens are often prepared with garlic, vinegar, sesame oil, bacon, chili pepper, or barbecue sauce, strong flavors that can balance the inherent bitterness of the greens. In this recipe, first we boil the kale, then sauté the kale with onions, chili flakes, and smoked paprika....

The challenge is, how to make crispy tender chicken fingers without having to deep fry them? With this baked sesame chicken finger recipe we first marinate the chicken tenders in buttermilk. Then we dredge the tenders in a breadcrumb mixture with crispy panko breadcrumbs and sesame seeds that have been browned and mixed with a little olive oil so they don’t dry out in the oven. We bake the tenders while quickly mixing together a spicy sauce made with orange marmalade and sriracha....