Chef-owner of Felix Trattoria, among other establishments, Funke believes pasta sauces should celebrate the craftsmanship of noodles (we chose spaghetti, but fettuccine, penne, or whatever pasta you’ve got on hand will be fine) rather than try to steal the spotlight. The citrusy lemon-asparagus pasta sauce does just that. The recipe requires very little prep time, […]

A twist on the classic Tuscan soup, this version features blended sautéed kale, which turns the whole bowl a bright, springy green. Torn country-style bread provides body, while a Parmesan rind in the broth (plus a showering of cheese on your bowl at the end!) adds richness all the way through. That hint of cumin […]

There are recipes that are arguably better left to restaurant chefs, but pasta alla vodka isn’t one of them. The dish is easy, requires little prep time, and is deeply satisfying. Before you convince yourself there’s no way that a little onion, tomato paste, and cream can come together in mere minutes to make one […]

A riff on the Chinese American classic sesame chicken, this sesame tofu recipe has tricks. When I was growing up, a block of tofu was a regular player in our weeknight dinner rotation: diced for soups and stir-fries, stuffed into fish cakes, or sliced and fried. Today, it’s my vegetarian household’s primary source of protein, […]

What constitutes a picnic salad, exactly? It’s a simple dish built to be packed up into a reusable container, toted to the park, and shared. A picnic salad is no worse for being eaten in direct sunlight—though it also excels straight from the fridge, making it an ideal make-ahead work lunch option. It’s zippy and […]

This ginger-scallion sauce uses jarred pickled ginger (gari) in place of fresh for a brighter spin on the good-on-everything staple. Usually served in a twisted heap alongside a platter of sushi, gari is meant to cleanse the palate between bites of fish and rice. It’s that same refreshing quality that works so well in this […]

Whenever I was tight on time in college (but plenty hungry), you’d likely find me at a nearby street vendor, awaiting my turn at one of their paneer kathi rolls. Despite the plethora of options, this popular Indian street food, also known as Paneer Frankie, was always my go-to: Creamy paneer cubes, bell peppers, and […]

Homemade macaroni and cheese is a process. You need to make a cheese sauce while also cooking pasta in another pot. And you’ll almost definitely feel the need to make a buttery topping and bake it (even though it was already perfectly cheesy and saucy already). No to mention, the amount of dishes can be insane. Enter: […]

I will serve you the disclaimer up front: “authentic” mapo tofu is hard to perfect. For one, traditional Szechuan dishes often require a flaming hot wok set atop a powerful heat source that can look like hellfire, which can be just a tad difficult to arrange in a home kitchen. Secondly, as I’ve touched on […]

Some people think vegetarian food can’t be filling. Those people are wrong! These enchiladas are stuffed with a hearty combination of corn, beans, and zucchini and topped with two types of cheese. Garnished with avocado, tomato, and cilantro, it’s the definition of a healthy and hearty meal. Ingredients 1 Tbsp.extra-virgin olive oil 1/2medium onion, chopped […]