Pecans tweak the flavor profile of a beloved baked good

April 8, 2026

METRO — When it comes to baked goods, it’s hard to deny the appeal of a homemade brownie. Whether eaten on their own or paired with ice cream, brownies are a welcome treat that few can resist. Though chocolate dominates the flavor profile of brownies, these beloved treats can be enhanced with additional delicious ingredients, like pecans. Anyone who wants to throw a little extra flavor into their next batch of brownies can consider this recipe for “Pecan Brownies” from Lines+Angles. Pecan Brownies Makes 12 brownies 12 ounces plain dark chocolate, 70 percent cocoa solids 2 ...

Holiday potatoes three ways

April 1, 2026

With only four days left till Easter Sunday this is the last column in the countdown so I’m sharing a topic that is one of my favorite components of a meal, potatoes. When an occasion calls for a potato dish that’s a little bit fancy, look no further than below for recipes to fill the bill. Choose from roasted, baked in a cheesy sauce or convenient make-ahead mashed potatoes that hang out in the freezer till 10 minutes before serving. Have a happy and delicious Easter. Potato and White Cheddar Gratin 2 pounds yellow flesh potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch-thick ...

Two little twists that make roasted carrots pop on an Easter table

April 1, 2026

Roasted carrots are one of the simplest and most colorful ways to round out a holiday meal, and carrots and Easter go together like… well, carrots and bunnies. But what if I told you that with just two small extra steps you could make your roasted carrots even more eye-catching and ...

Instant Pot Jewish brisket adds sweet and savory flavor to Passover and many holidays

April 1, 2026

I take such pride in this dish from my book “The Step-by-Step Instant Pot Cookbook.” To me, being Jewish is all about traditions, and in Jewish families, brisket is a tradition in and of itself. We’re talking tender, fall-apart brisket in an incredibly simple sweet and savory sauce ...

Spice up your grilled leg of lamb with a baharat marinade recipe from Formaggio Kitchen

April 1, 2026

Ihsan Gurdal, the owner of Formaggio Kitchen in Cambridge, Massachusetts (a specialty food shop and the first place I worked after college), grew up in Turkey. He introduced me, and probably many other American cooks, to baharat, a Turkish spice blend that’s typically used as a seasoning for ...

Reap the rewards of expanding your culinary horizons

April 1, 2026

METRO — Trying new foods is one of the joys of cooking. When people expand their culinary horizons and embrace opportunities to taste new dishes, their mealtime options are endless. For those looking to experiment with Asian cuisine, this recipe for “Green Fish Curry With Rice” from ...