101 Cookbooks

This cherry tomato tart is the sort of thing I make when the refrigerator is full of summer odds and ends – a container of ricotta, an egg, some scallions and chives, and a bit of chili crisp. I briefly considered doing a thick swipe of mustard instead of the chili crisp, but a...

These iced sesame noodles have become my summertime bestie. Is it hot out? If so, there’s a good chance this is going to be on the table. I’m here to share the details before we run out of summer. Imagine a rotating cast of long, slurp-able noodles (soba, pici, somen, spaghetti, etc.) tangling with a creamy sesame sauce, topped with 4-5 easy toppings. That’s the basic formula...

For the many of you in the midst of a summer heat wave, I realize posting a big, wintry soup right now might seem a little unhinged. I cooked it this week out of necessity. I tend to keep our freezer full of frozen homemade soups, sauces, dumplings, and anything else that can come together into a quick, feel-good meal when I’m short on time or motivation. It’s a system I abso...

If you’re looking for the perfect side situation for all your summer meals, this green bean salad with peaches could be it. Plenty of caramelized onions, peach chunks, and toasted nuts make this salad seem a bit decadent. And then the heat of a serrano chile pepper along with a drizzle of strong oregano-garlic oil levels up the flavor in unexpected ways. Basically, it’s what ...

We always had a carton or bag of oats in our pantry growing up and it never went to waste. Oats can contribute to good eating throughout the day –  beyond a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast – and that’s what I’m excited to highlight on this page. This is a collection of my favorite oat-centric recipes, a celebration of the humble oat. If you have a bag on hand and want to p...