Strozzapreti pasta with curry-kabocha cream and paneer. An Indian version of mac and cheese?

Pork gyoza can be made from scratch at home. If this gaijin can do it, so can you!

Spaghetti alla Bottarga with Meyer lemon and parsley. Groveling will get you *everywhere*, darlings.

Lasagna Bolognese isn’t really that fussy after all. Even the work-weary can crank one out on a weeknight.

Bacon cheeseburgers on Vietnamese green onion sweet buns. This is my way of preparing a burger.

Lemon-cornmeal ebelskivers with blackberry preserves and whipped cream: a perfect, romantic brunch.

Swedish meatballs with buttered noodles and nutmeg gravy. No trip to Ikea required.

Japanese dinners at home only take a few simple ingredients.

Gochujang-spiked sirloin tip meatloaf with cheesy mashed potatoes and gravy. Fatten up for the winter!

Pan-fried Idaho trout with macque choux and Meyer lemon beurre blanc.

Honey-tamarind barbecue chicken. When a favorite restaurant changes owners, you have to take matters into your own hands.

Split pea soup with ham AND pancetta. Why not? Also, have some buttery pugliese croutons just for laughs.

A savory Napoleon with applewood-smoked ham and a poached egg makes an elegant brunch.

Quail eggs for perfect appetizer-sized Salade Niçoise.

Rumple Minze peppermint hot chocolate. I got your holiday cheer right here.

Pannetone French toast with orange-bourbon syrup for that special holiday breakfast.

Chase the chill with roasted red pepper and tomato soup. Smoky paprika and red pepper oil beats canned soup any day!

Chicken and gnocchi soup – I got your cure for the wintertime blues right here.

Bacon, eggs, cheese and tomato – it’s an English fry-up breakfast pizza!

It’s not too late to brine a turkey! Try coriander-fennel seed-satsuma with a splash of wine.

Ham and cheese orzo casserole. All you need is bubbly sauce and crispety topping to show me a good time.

Ham-and-biscuit sliders, aka Ham Bikkies. Who can expect you to save some for breakfast?