Salads & Side dishes

A spoonful of ambrosia should lift out with the fruit wearing a creamy coat, not sitting in a pale puddle...

The potatoes look almost too plain when they first come out of the oven; the transformation happens after you scoop,...

When the frozen corn hits the skillet, the butter and honey turn into a thin, glossy coating rather than a...

The potatoes go into the oven surrounded by liquid, which can look like the start of a braise instead of...

A pear can look perfectly ripe on the cutting board and still slump when you try to thread it onto...

The pancetta gets crisp in the skillet while its drippings collect underneath, and that savory base is what keeps the...

The moment the water reaches a boil, the saucepan comes off the burner, and the eggs finish cooking gently under...

The first side of these hash browns should come out of the skillet with a deep-golden crust, not a soft,...

When the pot reaches a boil, the eggs have already had a head start in cold water, which makes the...

The water clinging to potatoes after draining can turn a make-ahead batch loose and heavy. I give the potatoes a...