Essential Mashed Potatoes
Essential Mashed Potatoes

Tiny new potatoes are made even creamier by adding olive oil, butter, and great spices. Note: All bolded spices are included in the new spice collection from the T. J. Robinson Curated Culinary Selections.

Yields 6 servings

Chai spice cookies
Chai Spice Cookies

This recipe creates dramatically large, melt-in-your-mouth, 4-inch cookies. For smaller ones, use a 1-inch scoop and place them 2 inches apart.

Yields 18 Cookies

Chai spice cashews
Chai Spice Cashews

This sweet-and-spicy treat is irresistible—perfect for a party or afternoon nibble. Note: All bolded spices are included in the new spice collection from the T. J. Robinson Curated Culinary Selections.

Yields 6 to 8 servings

chicken paprikash
Chicken Paprikash

This dish, the heart and soul of Hungary, is typically served over egg noodles, and this recipe makes enough sauce to dress them as well as the chicken. I’m using boneless skinless thighs for flavor and a shortened cooking time (cube them for even faster cooking). The grating blade of a food processor is great for grating the onions, and a Microplane makes fast work of the garlic.

Yields 4 servings

Pepper-and-Herb-Crusted Filet
Pepper-and-Herb-Crusted Filet

Balsamic vinegar enhances this most tender cut of beef and adds richness to the pan juices.

Yields 8 servings

Cold Seafood Salad
Cold Seafood Salad

You can enhance this medley, perfect for a light lunch or dinner, with steamed mussels or, for pure indulgence, lobster chunks.

Yields 4 servings

Béarnaise
Béarnaise

Rich and buttery, this is the ultimate sauce for steak—and the perfect dip for roasted potatoes.

Yields a scant cup, enough for 4 steaks

Tabbouleh
Tabbouleh

This salad features bulgur, a versatile whole grain that's made from cracked wheat and packed with protein and fiber (it’s also great folded into just-roasted vegetables). This zesty dish can be a side or a meatless meal.

Yields 4 servings

Pan-roasted cod with tomatoes
Pan-roasted Cod with Tomatoes

Cod tenderloin is a thick cut of fish that takes a few more minutes to cook than a thin fillet but stays wonderfully moist. The fresh tomatoes make a tasty pan sauce that’s delicious with any mild fish as well as shellfish.

Yields 4 servings

Grape Galette
Grape Galette

A galette is a freeform tart that you can fill with almost any fruit you like. Fall grapes are a perfect choice—you can use one or more varieties, including intensely flavored concord grapes, as long as they’re seedless or you take the time to remove the seeds with the tip of a paring knife after halving them.

Yields 8 servings

Chicken Skillet Dinner
Chicken Skillet Dinner

This double dose of chicken plus vegetables delights by affording rich flavor and cooks all in one pan.

Yields 4 servings

Farfalle with Creamy Tomato Ricotta Sauce
Farfalle with Creamy Tomato Ricotta Sauce

While there’s a place for slowly simmered red sauce, I love how quickly this version comes together, enriched with extra virgin olive oil and ricotta cheese.

Yields 4 to 6 servings