Salads & Side dishes

The salmon can look ready at the edges while the thickest part still needs a little time. I check the...

As soon as the apples are cut, their edges start to lose that just-sliced look, and a dressing that’s too...

The mixture looks looser than cornbread batter when it first goes into the dish, and that’s exactly what I expect...

At first, the sweet potatoes look glossy from the oil but not especially exciting. Then the edges start to brown,...

When the onions turn soft and deep gold in the skillet, the kitchen smells like French onion soup before the...

The celery gives a clean snap, then the apple turns up sweet and crisp against the creamy dressing. I like...

The skin gives a quiet sizzle when the salmon hits the skillet, then turns crisp while the sides slowly change...

When a knife slips easily into the center of a russet, the inside is soft enough to fluff with a...

The salmon skin should sizzle as soon as it hits the skillet, and the Cajun seasoning leaves little browned bits...

When the masher meets a pot of potatoes, you can feel the difference between tender chunks and ones that still...