Porcini Mushroom Gravy

Pork Tenderloin with Creamy Marsala Sauce

A moist pork tenderloin with a ridiculously delicious Creamy Marsala Sauce with Mushrooms. Easy enough for midweek, fancy enough for company! use this Marsala Sauce for chicken, veal, beef or pork.

Steak Dinner with Chimichurri, Orzo Salad, & Roasted Broccolini — Ethan

Bruce Aidells' Pot-Roasted Grass-Fed Beef Chuck with Winter Root Vegetables

Some may argue that pot roast is not refined enough for a holiday meal. To those folks, I say, "Bah humbug!" When properly prepared, like Bruce Aidells' Pot-Roasted Grass-Fed Beef Chuck with Winter Root Vegetables, the humble chuck roast can be just as enticing as a bone-in rib roast. This recipe, from The Great Meat Cookbook, produces a meal with multitudinous meaty layers--bacon starts the show, rendering its fat with which to sear the chuck, and a dense red wine reduction forms the backbone (...

Classic Beef Pot Roast with Pistachio Salt from 'The New Midwestern Table'

It may not be as much of a showstopper as a crown roast of pork or an elegant roast goose, but when prepared properly, a pot roast will be far more tender, delicate, and memorable than any of these typical centerpieces. Even better, it can be made in advance and popped in the oven to heat through at whatever hour needed.

Pan-Seared Ribeye Steak with Quick Creamed Spinach

About once or twice a year, I'm struck by a desire to eat steak—and not just any old cut of meat, but a gigantic, thick-cut monster. While most of my cravings can easily be satisfied by going out to eat, I find the whole steakhouse experience prohibitively expensive. Plus, I feel like I'd have to wear a tie, and I really don't want to do that.

Crispy Garlic-Rosemary Pasta (with any braised meat) — Ethan

30 Minute Dinner: Creamy Pork Chops Marsala

Have 30 minutes and a skillet? Make this easy and elegant dinner. Juicy pork chops meet a rich wine sauce with cremini mushrooms, herbs, and a touch of cream.

Browned Brussels With Maple Butter From 'Choosing Sides'

Brussels sprouts are a given on my Thanksgiving table, but I don't always give them much thought. Olive oil, salt, and a hot oven are my only requirements. While this method does produce pleasantly caramelized sprouts, it doesn't add much excitement to the table. This year, I'll take a cue from Tara Mataraza Desmond and toss my Brussels in brown butter and maple syrup as she does in her new cookbook, Choosing Sides.

Mushroom Risotto

Risotto is a beautiful and simple technique that doesn’t require much to make great, but today I’m adding one secret ingredient, mascarpone,

Pork Loin Braised in Milk and Cream

Pork Loin Braised in Milk and Cream is a wonderful weekend meal. Infused with lemon and sage, the roast is tender, aromatic, and downright succulent.