These last days of summer are the perfect time for baba ghanoush: the eggplant is fresh, and all I want is a light mezze dinner..

The perfect forager’s dessert, for when you come home from your evening stroll with a few handfuls of berries, and you want something sweet.

Unlike its fellow takeout darling, General Tso’s, Kung Pao Chicken has a real historical story behind it to match its tastiness.

Egg drop soup is about as simple as it gets: a nice broth, lightly thickened with starch, and filled with lovely ribbons of egg.

Perfect with chicken, fish, grilled vegetables, or straight out of the bowl, it is hard to beat this sauce which you can whip up in seconds

The quintessential tapas plate, patatas bravas is a dish of crispy, fried potatoes served with smoky salsa brava and garlicky aioli

This raw, chilled soup is absolutely perfect for hot summer days. It is packed with the nutrients and fresh flavors of summer produce.

Cream of mushroom soup has gotten a bad rap. When made with care (and delicious morels), this soup is definitely worth writing home about.

Morels are popping up everywhere right now, and this delicious cream sauce stretches even a small haul into a meal for the whole family

Simple, homemade chili crisp over yogurt is a perfect base for fried eggs or a delightful dip for chips or sliced vegetables.

The tanginess of soft chevre is a perfect creamy, tangy counterpoint to the sweet, acidic tomatoes which are the base of this shakshuka.

Few breakfasts are more satisfying and heartwarming than biscuits and gravy, especially with spicy chorizo and green chiles in the mix.

Whether for dessert or brunch, it doesn’t get much more decadent than these triple-chocolate pancakes with coffee mousse

When it comes to scratch-making desserts, nothing gives a better return on your labor than chocolate pudding. And this one is even vegan.