Weeknight Kitchen

Serves 4I’m a firm believer in the mantra “butter makes everything better,” but there are some days when I fancy something a touch lighter. True to my…

Makes 4 to 6 servingsDaphne makes these pretty much every time she comes over, and the entire family hovers around the oven like vultures, waiting for…

Makes 64 pieces· Neutral oil, such as safflower, for the pan· 3/4 cup heavy cream· 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces· 1 cup sugar· 1/2…

Serves 4I was rummaging through my pantry and fridge one evening, trying to come up with an accompaniment for the pork chops I was cooking. This dish fit…

Serves 6· 2 teaspoons anise seeds· 2 tablespoons unsalted butter· 1 large yellow onion, chopped· 2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into pieces· 6 cups…

Serves 6 Iranians love eggs, whatever way they are cooked, but they are especially fond of kuku, a type of open-faced omelet similar to the Italian…

Serves 8-10 · 6 skin-on, bone-in chicken drumsticks or other pieces of your choice, about 1 1/2 lb (750 g)· 2 yellow onions, cut into chunks· 1 large…

Serves 4 I had a dish similar to this in a small restaurant in Mexico, and at Gloria’s request, I created my own version at home. I use medium-size raw…

Serves 2... This is the most popular recipe that I have ever written, a fact that still slightly bemuses me. It is particularly indulgent and very…

Makes about 1 quart (1 L) Indians make something they call espresso, but it’s unlike any espresso you’d see in Italy; it’s actually closer to a Greek…