Brown butter, white chocolate and kinako make these shortbread cookies a winner.

How do the chefs at one of Los Angeles’ hottest restaurants improve on banana bread? By brushing the top with loads of butter after baking.

Smoky chorizo, creamy white beans and spunky turnips combine in this hearty Galician soup.

The best burger you’ll ever have — and it’s made with duck.

Delectable duck legs cooked with red wine and dried plums.

Easy as can be pork cooked with plump grapes — Italian-style.

Toasted breadcrumbs plus a dash of vinegar and fish sauce take this classic pasta dish to the next level.

Two herbs give this cake its dramatic look. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day.

A divine sour cherry poppy seed yogurt cake.

A super easy, vibrant salsa that uses an entire lemon. From Samin Nosrat.

Greek braised lamb shanks with chickpeas.

Who knew celery, apples and anchovies could combine for such a wicked good salad.