50 new recipes

A delicious dish made with broccoli florets, yellow squash, red cabbage and alfalfa sprouts.

New York bialys are the lesser-known cousin of the bagel: chewy yeast rolls with a poppy-seed and onion crater pressed into the center. No boiling, just bake until burnished. A Lower East Side breakfast tradition done right at home.

Mexican hot chocolate whisks unsweetened cocoa with honey, cinnamon, and a touch of nutmeg into warm milk for a cozy, spiced sipper. From-scratch and naturally sweetened, no powdered packets required.

Quick and easy way to dress up the baby new potatoes.

New Orleans-style pickled pearl onions with crab boil, red pepper flakes, basil, and bay. Spicy Creole condiment that's a must with red beans and rice or gumbo.

Hummus, perfect for dipping all kinds of veggies or for pita bread or a replacement from mayo.

Venison steak braised in Burgundy wine with tomatoes, Worcestershire, Tabasco, and a bouquet garni, finished with sauteed mushrooms. A rich Southern wild game stew served over wild rice.

Easy New Orleans-style okra gumbo with bacon, tomatoes, the holy trinity, and optional shrimp. A quick Cajun stew served over rice without a roux.

Vegetable lasagna layered with zucchini, spinach, mushrooms, and a red wine tomato sauce. Make-ahead and lighter than meat lasagna, with cottage cheese standing in for ricotta.

Boiled new potatoes coated in a simple milk-based white sauce thickened with flour and seasoned with salt and pepper. An old-fashioned, budget-friendly side ready in about 10 minutes with six ingredients.

Traditional New Mexico pinto beans slow-cooked with a meaty ham bone. Just 4 ingredients and old-school technique for creamy, unbroken beans in rich pot liquor.

New York strip steak marinated in light teriyaki sauce with garlic and black pepper for 45 minutes, then grilled or broiled to your preferred doneness. Just 4 ingredients.

New England beans: canned pork and beans dressed up with real maple syrup, ketchup and chunks of ham, then simmered into a sweet-savory side in about 15 minutes. A fast shortcut to classic New England maple baked beans.

Indian-spiced chicken thighs marinated in yogurt, mango chutney, curry powder, cumin, and fresh ginger, then baked until brown and fork-tender. Bold flavor with minimal effort.

Traditional New Mexican fry bread made with just 5 pantry ingredients. Simple dough kneaded smooth, rolled thin, and deep-fried golden in minutes. Serve with honey.

Grandma's New England pickles: whole cucumbers pickled in a vinegar, salt, sugar, and dry mustard brine for 30 days. Tangy, addictive, old-school homemade pickles with a bite.