Alison Roman
Senior food editor, emeritus
Alison Roman is a former senior food editor for Bon Appétit and columnist for the New York Times cooking section. She is the author of bestselling cookbooks Nothing Fancy, Dining In, and Sweet Enough and the host and producer of CNN’s (More Than) A Cooking Show with Alison Roman, the creator of a bi-weekly YouTube series called Home Movies, and the author of a bi-weekly newsletter titled A Newsletter. alisoneroman.com
Recipes
Fried Chicken Thighs with Cheesy Grits
Yes, we think it’s a great idea to eat giant chicken nuggets for breakfast. But this delicious, indulgent dish works for dinner (and lunch, too). If you prefer white-meat chicken, use skinless, boneless breasts that have been cut in half crosswise.
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Pastrami and Potato Hash with Fried Eggs
You can substitute braised short rib, pork shoulder, or brisket for the pastrami—if it’s fatty and shreddable, it will make a good hash.
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Horseradish Labneh
This spread is definitely horseradish-forward. If you’re not sure if that’s your thing, start with half the amount.
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Egg-in-a-Hole Sandwich with Bacon and Cheddar
Warning: A fork and knife (or a bib, at the very least) may be required to tackle this sandwich.
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Eggs with Pickled Shallot and Parsley
You can cook the eggs a day ahead (keep them chilled), but don’t slice until the first guest rings the doorbell.
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Maple-Cinnamon Toast With Citrus and Crème Fraîche
The cinnamon butter will saturate the bread while it bakes, almost like an eggless French toast.
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Ombré Rainbow Cookies
This inspired spin on the classic rainbow cookie could make any gingerbread man cry.
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Black and White Sesame Seed Cookies
The dramatic two-tone look takes a little frosting finesse but isn’t hard to achieve.
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Apple Salad with Toasted Mustard Seeds and Herbs
The dressing will help keep the apples from discoloring, even if they sit out for a while.
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Silver Dollar Latkes
Sure, this recipe can make standard-size latkes, but the minis are just right for noshing while chatting.
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Danish Salted-Butter Cookies
The butter cookie recipe you'll come back to year after year. Pro tip: Using chilled butter and freezing the cookies before baking encourages clean, tidy edges.
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Fresh Dill Cucumbers with Lemon
Salting draws excess moisture from the cucumbers and seasons them simultaneously.
techniques
Your Turkey Deserves This Silky-Smooth Gravy
Why is the most important thing on the plate so easy to screw up? Just follow our lead and you'll (finally) get it right.
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Apple-Almond Turnover
Some almond paste is sold in a tube; other brands will be in a can in the baking aisle. If you don't have a scale, measure 1/2 cup, packed.
Cooking
These Tonic Waters Will Change the Way You Feel About G&Ts Forever
Amp up your G&T's with these fancy tonic waters. You're welcome.
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Seeded Buckwheat Grissini with Parmesan
Some of the seed mixture will inevitably fall off as you shape and bake the grissini; don’t stress it.