Alison Roman
Senior food editor, emeritus
Alison Roman is a former senior food editor for Bon Appétit and columnist for the New York Times cooking section. She is the author of bestselling cookbooks Nothing Fancy, Dining In, and Sweet Enough and the host and producer of CNN’s (More Than) A Cooking Show with Alison Roman, the creator of a bi-weekly YouTube series called Home Movies, and the author of a bi-weekly newsletter titled A Newsletter. alisoneroman.com
Recipes
Deviled Eggs With Crispy Shallot Gremolata
You can crisp the shallots and hard-boil the eggs a day ahead, but wait until closer to serving time to make the yolk filling.
Culture
This Is the Easter Menu of Our Dreams
A stunning rainbow carrot tart, crisp-skinned duck breasts, and an unforgettable rhubarb dessert set the stage for an elegant, leisurely gathering.
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Rhubarb-Almond Cake
It might feel like you’re beating the batter for a long time, but that’s what gives this cake an airy lift. Stay with it!
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Duck Breast with Mustard Greens, Turnips, and Radishes
Don’t fear the fat; most of it will render, leaving a deliciously crisp browned layer on top.
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Carrot Tart With Ricotta and Herbs
For this showstopping tart, make sure to scatter the carrot mixture in an even layer for best results.
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Smashed Twice-Cooked Potatoes with Leeks and Green Garlic
You can steam and crush the potatoes in the morning if you’d like. The finished dish is great at room temp.
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Slow-Cooker Indian Spiced Chicken with Tomato and Cream
This fragrant sauce calls for a mix of dried spices. If the ones you’ve got in the pantry smell musty or you can’t remember when you bought them, restock.
Cooking
5 Weeknight Dishes Great for March, From Twice-Baked Potatoes to Pork Chops
Pork chop perfection, weeknight cake (!), a meaty take on lentils, and more wonderful ways to liven up your dinner table.
Recipes
8 Recipes to Help You Get Through the Cruelest Month (March, Not April)
When it’s chilly, gray, and stormy outside, there’s no better time to hunker down in your kitchen and cook up these comfort food favorites.
Recipes
Raspberry-Ricotta Cake
There’s nothing like a moist, fluffy, berry-streaked cake to make any weeknight (or, um, weekday morning) feel special.
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Cast-Iron Skillet Pork Chops
Though it may seem like a counterintuitive practice, extra flipping is the secret to the golden-brown crust on these pork chops.
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Clam and Cod Chowder
Weeknight chowder? Use clam juice. Weekend? It’s worth making fish stock from scratch.
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Citrus-and-Chile-Braised Short Ribs
If you have any trouble getting short ribs with long bones, go ahead and use smaller pieces.
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Almond-Crusted Trout with White Grits and Swiss Chard
The search for crispy trout skin stops here. Dredging the fish in ground almonds works wonders, adding a delightfully toasty exterior.
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Anadama Bread
We like this textured, molasses-tinged loaf with a mix of seeds, but you can simplify by using a larger amount of just a couple of them.
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Spicy Lamb and Lentils With Herbs
Fragrant bits of spicy ground lamb and heaps of fresh herbs in this recipe to transform ordinary lentils into the pantry party kid.
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Vanilla Bean Tarte Tatin
This buttery, saucy delight of caramelized apples, flaky puff pastry, acidic apple cider vinegar, and floral vanilla beans is a true revelation.
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Steamed Artichokes with Garlic Butter
All you need are your hands, some friends, and permission to get a little messy.