We loved the idea of a rich bread crumb–topped gratin showcasing our favorite summer vegetables: zucchini, summer squash, and ripe tomatoes. But every version we tried ended up a watery,...
Grill-charred vegetables flavored with a tangy vinaigrette may sound simple, but small details can make a big difference. The key to grilling vegetables is prepping each one properly for peak...
Fish cakes are fast to make in the food processor, but many recipes add so much filler that they taste more like bread crumbs than fish. We used fresh cod...
Manicotti may look homey, but blanching and stuffing pasta tubes is a tedious chore, and the ricotta filling can be uninspired and watery. We wanted a simpler, better recipe that...
Stuffed shells are a satisfying weeknight pasta dish, so we set out to create a recipe that could be assembled in advance and go from refrigerator to oven without sacrificing...
Vegetable lasagna recipes are often filled with watery, tasteless vegetables and weighed down by excess cheese. We wanted a flavorful vegetable lasagna that didn’t fall into any of the usual...
For the best, most robustly flavored marinara sauce, we started by picking the right tomatoes. Canned whole tomatoes provide great flavor and texture year-round; using our hands to remove the...