- Small-batch Classic Yukon Gold Mashed PotatoesNovember 5, 2018We love nothing more than an alarmingly large pot of classic Yukon gold mashed potatoes. But we also love the idea of making really good mashed potatoes accessible for weeknight dinners. This scaled-down recipe is just the right size for family dinner, and it's ready in less than 30 minutes. Tip Throw caution to the...
- Easy Potato Salad Recipe with Bacon and Herbs (and No Mayo)May 25, 2018This easy potato salad recipe with bacon and plenty of fresh herbs is super-flavorful. It holds up well on a buffet or at a BBQ/picnic since it’s mayo-free.TipYou can play around with the herbs in this recipe. They're great as-is, but if you've got a garden or fridge full of fresh summery herbs, just grab...
- Our Favorite Easy Orzo Recipe: A Versatile Side DishMay 21, 2018Here’s a versatile side dish whose leftovers transform into an excellent lunch. What more can you really ask for from the world? (Or from a diminutive box of pasta, anyway.) Our favorite easy orzo recipe is boiled in very well salted water and simply tossed with good butter, lemon juice, grated pecorino and plenty of...
- Brown Butter White Bean PuréeApril 30, 2018Why hello there from the caboose of the white bean train. (And thanks in advance for not abandoning this post after that intro, mmm’kay?) Last week was all about white beans (dip! epic sandwiches! crostini!), and you may have thought we’d leave well enough alone after the weekend. But here’s one more noteworthy recipe that...
- Easy Side Dish: The Best Sautéed Mushrooms RecipeJuly 31, 2017Sautéed mushrooms are such a fabulous no-brainer of a side dish that we neglected to include the recipe here for a good nine years. Not cool, Umami Girl. It's time we shared the best, most savory sautéed mushrooms recipe we know. Serve them alongside virtually anything, but especially Eggs Florentine, Carluccio's London style. Tip A...
