Christopher Kimball
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These streamlined Neapolitan meatballs are made with panko breadcrumbs
Naples may be famous for its pizza, but the meatballs are just as deserving of worldwide acclaim.

Skip the beef this St. Patrick’s Day and make corned cauliflower instead
Corned beef, which makes an appearance on many St. Patrick’s Day tables, isn’t the only food to which “corning,” or salt-curing, can be applied.

Two types of chocolate give this elegant loaf cake deep flavor for a Valentine’s Day treat
Instead of melting bars for chocolate-covered strawberries or spending money on store-bought bon bons, give your valentine an intensely rich double chocolate loaf cake with a plush, velvety crumb.

Tangy buttermilk and whole-wheat flour bring nuance to pull-apart monkey bread
In this recipe, browned butter infused with vanilla and warm spices coats the nuggets of dough before they’re rolled in sugar and piled into the pan.

Roasted orange delivers big flavor in this smoky sheet-pan chicken
Traybakes are valued for their simplicity. But convenience doesn't have to be boring and bland.

This four-cheese pasta is Italy’s answer to macaroni and cheese
Rich and creamy pasta ai quattro formaggi -- or pasta with four cheeses — is the Italian equivalent of American mac and cheese.

Savory-sweet soy basting sauce transforms ground chicken into izakaya-style meatballs
Unlike tender meatloaf or burgers, these meatballs have a pleasing bounciness, so don’t feel the need to be gentle.

Nutty Parmesan, briny capers and pickled peppers turn cauliflower steaks into a satisfying main
Cauliflower can be bland and boring if not treated correctly, but browning the vegetable in the oven coaxes out deep, almost meaty flavors that transform it into a satisfying vegetarian...

A garlicky yogurt marinade pulls double duty in souvlaki-inspired pork skewers
Though a yogurt marinade isn’t traditional for pork souvlaki, in this recipe we take advantage of the tenderizing effects the cultured dairy has on meat.

Bring rich, warm complexity to lentils with Ethiopian spices
Lentils may not have the most exciting reputation, but when cooked well and seasoned properly, they can be transformed into a comforting and rich supper in just half an hour.