Pan-Roasted Chicken With Vegetables and Dijon Jus

Pan-roasted chicken with supremely crisp, crackling skin and juicy meat along with tender, charred roasted vegetables, with a pitcher full of bright, rich gravy to boot.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Shallots With Balsamic Vinegar

A last-minute drizzle of balsamic adds a tart glaze to these crispy sprouts.

Easy Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts can be sweet and nutty by hitting them with high heat until browned and crisp.

Chicken Scarpariello (Braised Chicken With Sausage and Peppers)

Chicken scarpariello, the Italian-American dish of chicken braised with sausage and peppers in a sweet-and-sour sauce, is one of those perfect weeknight meals.

One-pan baked sausage and lentils

Sausage and lentils baked in the oven in one pan. Excellent hands-off dinner where the lentils get a massive free-flavour boost!

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.

Grilled Crispy Mustard Brussels Sprouts

Liking Brussels sprouts can make me feel lonely sometimes. This take gives them a nice crunch, mellow bitterness, and a mustard tang. The sprout haters around me were having none of it, but I still took pleasure in these delicious little cabbages.

Honey Sriracha Roasted Brussels Sprouts

These honey sriracha roasted brussels sprouts are more savory than knock-your-pants-off spicy, for a unique side dish or great add-in for warm fall salads!

Easy Skillet Braised Chicken with Peppers and Paprika

[Photographs: J. Kenji Lopez-Alt] Note: You can finish this dish 100% on the stovetop by lowering the heat to the lowest possible setting in step 3, covering the pot, and cooking until tender (about 45 minutes). Stew will improve the...

One-Pot Sausages and Lentils with Sweet Roasted Shallots

Sausages full of red wine, caramelized sweet shallots, and canned Puy lentils come together in this hearty one-pot, half-hour meal.