This lemonade recipe is for real, authentic, vintage lemonade —the kind you might enjoy on a hot summer day at one of those stands at the state fair. Most of us make lemonade just out of lemon juice, but as you may know, the oils in the lemon peel contain...

This incredible Japanese potato salad, with teriyaki chicken instead of the usual ham, will be the star at your next cookout or barbecue. The teriyaki method turns chicken thighs into, well, almost ham, which is stirred in and also used to garnish the top...

Chef John's cured egg yolks, presented 3 different ways, are the delicious result of an experiment you really should try. Surprisingly easy, too—you only need a few ingredients and curing time to create these luxuriously jammy egg yolks. You may find it d...

These lazy cheeseburger kebabs are ground beef and Cheddar, wrapped in lavash flatbread, then skewered and baked. This easy technique is usually applied to Middle Eastern flavors, but this cheeseburger version, especially drizzled with Chef John's secret...

This one-pan dirty spaghetti not only means fewer dishes, but the pasta absorbs more flavor than if boiled separately. Andouille, Worcestershire sauce, and lots of vegetables and seasonings make it really 'dirty', meaning really flavorful. Here, the term...

If you are a fan of Detroit style pizza you’ll love this great no-dough pizza hack. Butter and parmesan on the bottom of the bread caramelizes to create a delightful crunch while the top is soft.

Sweet, spicy, savory, creamy, herbaceous, smoky, and salty, this dip has it all. There's no way you won't absolutely love this. Use salmon that has been hot-smoked, not the cold-smoked salmon that is best on bagels.

This no water chicken soup will surprise you. A ton of delightfully water-rich vegetables will produce a ton of broth when simmered with a chicken on top. You'll be amazed to see the magic happen, and be even more so at the flavor. Season each bowl with a...

Nipples of Venus are decadent Italian chocolate truffles featuring a brandy-infused chestnut and dark chocolate center coated in white chocolate. Popularized by the 1984 film Amadeus, these treats are known for their distinct, rounded shape with a "nipple...

This Italian sausage, beans, and greens is one of my favorite Italian recipes that doesn't involve pasta. Savory sausage, earthy beans, bittersweet escarole, and just the right seasonings make this the best dish for a cold, windy winter day.

Chef John's gingerbread Basque cheesecake gives a seasonal twist to the very best method for making cheesecake. It's fast and easy, does not need a crust, and there's a remedy for the nearly-inevitable cracks—just make a few of the bonus piped royal icing...

This Amish apple fritter bread is one of the most beautiful quick breads you'll ever see, and you'll have the apple fritter experience without the messy pan frying. If you're having people over for the holidays, bake this loaf in the evening to make your...

This Black Friday grilled cheese with kitchen sink cranberry sauce has it all. It's the best day-after-Thanksgiving sandwich ever, with Brie, leftover turkey, and a delicious homemade cranberry sauce, that, we kid you not, includes every good thing but th...

Chef John's sausage gravy dressing is one gorgeous-looking stuffing, crispy on top and moist inside, rich and satisfying. There's no pre-made sausage in the ingredient list, but the ground turkey you'll use, along with just the right seasonings, create th...

This apple cider chicken could not be simpler or more delicious. Chicken breasts cook first in sage-infused butter, then return to a sweet-sour pan sauce of reduced apple cider and vinegar. The pan sauce is then finished to glistening perfection in the cl...