Instant couscous becomes even easier to make on the go with the thermos full of boiling hot water

Layering fresh herbs in salt lets you choose between using the whole leaves later or blending them into a flavored infusion

For the first salad of spring, sprinkle handfuls of homegrown baby greens and chives amid robust grains and store-bought fruit

These potatoes mash up fresh whey or buttermilk with the bold flavors of bagna cauda’s garlic and anchovies

Once you’re comfortable making baked custard, you’re just a topping away from crème brûlée or flan

A multigrain hot cereal mix does more than cook into a warming, filling breakfast; it can replace plain rolled oats in many recipes

The key ingredients in this soup grow well locally and will keep all winter for speedy weeknight meals

Soft sourdough pita bread becomes crispy, crunchy chips after a second session in the oven

Versatile and easy-to-master sourdough pizza dough transforms with little effort into baked empanadas

Homemade eggnog surpasses store-bought cartons in texture and flavor and comes together quickly when shaken, not beaten

Spoken of as “Dutch Babies” by my family, the singular name more accurately describes this giant pancake that is cut into individual portions

This quick bread still needs an hour to bake, but you can speed up the prep by having the squash puree and spice mix ready to go

Homemade vanilla wafers and honey take these cookies to the next level of deliciousness, but the key flavor infusion comes from making them well before the holidays

Simultaneously cooking and glazing carrots lets you add a last-minute side dish to any meal

Mushroom gravy can satisfy everyone at the table, whether you’re serving it with turkey, mashed potatoes, biscuits or poutine