Recipes

Jennifer Steinhauer · NYT Cooking

Not every version of butter chicken uses butter. Coconut milk gives this slow-cooker chicken its creamy richness. This is a fast recipe for the cook: Just prep it earlier in the day, even during your morning routine, getting your onion and spices going on the stove while simultaneously making lunches for grumpy children, folding dish towels, feeding the dogs and wondering once again why no one else has done any of the above. If you're preparing pork or beef in the slow cooker, you'll want to brown the meat first, but that's not necessary with boneless cuts of chicken. The meat will be cooked within 4 ½ or 5 hours, but if you need to let it sit a little longer — up to 7 hours total, on low heat — it will still be delicious, though the chicken may be very soft and shred a tad.

Jennifer Steinhauer · NYT Cooking

While this curry from Meera Sodha’s cookbook “Made in India” is rooted in tradition and complexly flavored, it’s also easy enough for a weeknight. She transforms cauliflower from a humble vegetable to a rich centerpiece with the addition of cashews, coconut, fresh ginger and a flurry of spices you’re likely to have in your pantry. Serve with rice for an exceptionally good vegan supper. Jennifer Steinhauer

Jennifer Steinhauer · NYT Cooking

Boneless chicken breasts suffer a bad reputation, owing in large part to their propensity to dry out. The solution here is a lovely bath in an ample amount of olive oil, white wine and lemon, which seasons and tenderizes the chicken. Later, the marinade becomes an easy pan sauce once it cooks with the breasts. Use fresh herbs in the summer; in the winter, dried herbs will do the trick.

Jeff Gordinier · NYT Cooking

Jeff Gordinier

Jeff Gordinier · NYT Cooking

Jeff Gordinier

Jeff Gordinier · NYT Cooking

Jeff Gordinier · NYT Cooking

In 2011, Jeff Gordinier wrote about Gradisca, in the West Village, where the owner Massimo Galeano wanted to serve the dishes of his Bolognese childhood. So he brought in his mother, Caterina Schenardi. This recipe is adapted from her and Daniele Boldrini, who grew up in Bologna. Ms. Schenardi is especially particular about the flour and egg in her tagliatelle, but here you can just use a store-bought version to go alongside, or use a noodle of your preference. Jeff Gordinier

Jeff Gordinier · NYT Cooking

Jeff Gordinier

Jeff Gordinier · NYT Cooking

Jeff Gordinier

Jeff Gordinier · NYT Cooking

Jeff Gordinier

Jeff Gordinier · NYT Cooking

Adapted from John Martinez, Super Linda, Manhattan

Jeff Gordinier · NYT Cooking

In Park Slope, Dale Talde engineered one of the most hunted-down bar snacks of 2012, a beer-friendly, street-cart collision known as the “pretzel dumpling.” Inside, there’s some slightly cured pork. Outside, a process of boiling, brushing, pan-searing and baking creates a skin with the crust and chew of a hot pretzel. The dipping sauce echoes what you might get at a deli, or in a bag full of Chinese takeout: strong mustard. Jeff Gordinier

Jeff Gordinier · NYT Cooking

It's hard to believe, but this rich soup hasn't a drop of butter or cream. It came to us from Jeremy Bearman, the chef at Rouge Tomate, a Michelin-starred restaurant in New York known for its healthy and sustainable menu options. Jeff Gordinier

Jeff Gordinier · NYT Cooking

Jeff Gordinier

Jeff Gordinier · NYT Cooking

This recipe came to The Times from the chef Laurent Tourondel. The focus is on texture: rolled oats, corn flakes, steel-cut oats and sliced almonds combine for a hefty crunch, while honey, vanilla, cinnamon and orange zest give it a golden warmth. The granola comes together quickly and will bake in 20 minutes or less. Store in an airtight container for a week, but you’ll probably run out before then. Jeff Gordinier

Jeff Gordinier · NYT Cooking

Here is a granola recipe, adapted from the chef Anup Joshi, that is packed with protein and texture. It combines rolled oats, spelt, teff, amaranth and other grains into a healthy power punch. You may need to explore the bulk-food section of your grocery to gather these ingredients, but the extra shopping time will result in a sweet, salty crunch, laden with dried fruit. Jeff Gordinier

Jeff Gordinier · NYT Cooking

This recipe came to The Times from the chef Steve Redzikowski of OAK fourteenth in Boulder, Colo., and moves granola out of the breakfast realm while still remembering its hippie roots. It is a savory mix, pairing rosemary and red-pepper flakes with a flourish of juniper berries. As with most granolas, simply mix the ingredients and toast them in a low oven until crisp. The result here makes for a substantial afternoon snack, but try it using it as a crust for red meat. It’s a surprising addition to dinner.

Jeff Gordinier · NYT Cooking

Jeff Gordinier

Jeff Gordinier · NYT Cooking

Jeff Gordinier

Jeff Gordinier · NYT Cooking

Matthew Kenney, an acclaimed raw-food chef in California, has been creating dishes with fresh juices for years. Here, he offers up a recipe great for cleaning out your crisper. If organic produce is not available in your area, make sure to wash the ingredients well before using, to remove any residual pesticides.

Jeff Gordinier · NYT Cooking

Soup doesn't have to be loaded with meat to be deeply satisfying. This one from Mary McCartney, devoted vegetarian, cookbook author and a daughter of Paul, is proof of that fact. Quinoa adds a lovely bit of texture, and beans – practically any variety will do – add heft and a wonderful creaminess as they break down in the broth. This recipe begs to be tampered with, so feel free to add more beans, vegetables, quinoa or fresh herbs. One reader even added a few cups of cooked pasta. It's almost impossible to mess up, so don't hold back. Jeff Gordinier

Jeff Gordinier · NYT Cooking

Jeff Gordinier

Jeff Gordinier · NYT Cooking

Jeff Gordinier

Jeff Gordinier · NYT Cooking

Jeff Gordinier