20 Recipes Worth Making During Quarantine
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Easy No-Knead Bread
You may have heard something over the last few months about the surprising rise (ha!) in popularity of sourdough. And it's great! But it can be complicated, too. If you're new to breadmaking, this no-knead recipe will get you far-better-than-grocery results with a lot less effort, so it's a good place to start.
Homemade Pizza Dough
Put a homemade spin on pizza night! Beyond bread, one of the easiest—and most satisfying—things you can do with dough is to learn to make pizza.
Spinach-Artichoke Deep-Dish Pizza
And here's a recipe worth making that pizza dough for. The creamy white sauce is comforting and delicious—and a step up from jarred marinara.
Mile-High Flaky Biscuits
Another oh-so-worthwhile way to make dough into delicious comfort food, learning to make extra flaky biscuits is well worth the effort.
White Wine Coq Au Vin
The great Julia Child helped popularize this ultimate French comfort food. We've made ours easy-as-pie to make. Cook up a big batch on Sunday and you'll feast all week.
Cauliflower Mac 'n' Cheese
This cold-night staple serves up ample creamy gooeyness, while a stealthy vegetable (puréed cauliflower!) boosts vitamins and fiber.
Cheddar, Bacon, and Chive Quick Bread
Bake this up a night or two before, and wrap it well. Then eat it cold, or toast it over the fire for a warm breakfast treat.
Crispy Chicken Thighs With Garlic and Rosemary
Though this can be made in a skillet, it's just as easy to make in a Dutch oven. You can weigh the chicken down with a smaller heavy pot, or a grill press.
Blackberry-Glazed Chicken
If you're ready to take things up a notch, then mixing up a simple glaze to top your chicken is a great way to add flavor. When they're in season, fresh blackberries combined with mustard, vinegar, and wine creates a powerful combo of flavors that complement rich, smoky grilled chicken.
Classic Buttermilk Fried Chicken
If you're yearning for a really good plate of fried chicken, this is the perfect time to learn to make it at home. Your reward for the work: extra fresh, super crispy chicken flavored exactly the way that you want.
Potato Gnocchi with Pork Ragù
Transform a few russets into an incredibly satisfying pasta dinner with this recipe.
Seared Salmon, Watercress, and Potato Salad With Olive Dressing
If you're looking for something filling but healthy and easy to make, but that you can pour plenty of time into the assembly if you want, then a composed salad is your friend. This can come together in minutes with premade ingredients out of the fridge, or you can distract yourself by arranging all the parts in perfect relation to each other. Either way, you'll have a meal that is a delight to eat.
Oven-Roasted Pulled Pork with Sweet-and-Spicy Sauce
Kids and grownups can easily help themselves to a delicious lunch with this tasty pulled pork platter.
Sweet-and-Smoky Cedar-Planked Salmon
Some say the best way to cook a salmon dinner is with a cedar plank. We couldn't agree more!
Vegetable Kebabs with Lemon-Scallion Vinaigrette
Kebabs are a grill season staple—and these colorful veggie skewers are the best of the best.
Seafood and Sausage Stew
Meat lovers will savor every spoonful of this hearty stew, filled with andouille sausage, mussels, shrimp, and your white fish of choice.
Ginger Garlic Chicken Ramen
The sky's the limit for this aromatic ramen—stir in mushrooms, greens, and chicken for an extra bite of flavor.
Caramel-Chocolate-Walnut Thumbprint Cookies
The secret ingredient in these oh-so-delectable cookies? A touch of bourbon.
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The lightest of the light, angel food cake is made with only whipped egg whites for leavening and has no added fat. Baked in a special angel food cake pan, it’s often cooled upside down (in the pan) to help maintain the airy texture. The loads of sugar in an angel food cake give it a chewy and sponge-like texture.
Recipe: Angel Food Cake
Ice Cream
Learn to make homemade ice cream, and you may be surprised while you didn't try it sooner. Here's a basic vanilla recipe, that is both classic and delicious. Start with that, and then proceed to as many different flavors as your heart desires.
From easy-to-make dishes, to ones worth learning, here are the recipes we most suggest.