Easy Homemade Plum Sauce

plum-sauce I’d never thought of making plum sauce with dried plums (duh). Turns out it’s that rich plum puree that gives this iconic Chinese sauce its signature taste. This one has a bit of zing from the orange juice and shallot, and is less cloyingly sweet than the store-bought versions. 1 teaspoon finely minced shallot 1…

Easy Mushroom Ragu

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This easy vegetarian ragu is also an incredibly versatile little number. Toss it with pasta, serve it over polenta, or spoon it onto crostini smeared with goat cheese.

Faux Aioli

Our easy aioli recipe combines a simple shortcut and authentic garlicky, lemony flavor while trimming calories and fat.

Basil-Mint Pesto

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This simple, springy pesto recipe is a versatile friend in the kitchen. Use to flavor whole grains, dollop on fish or chicken, or dress a bowl of pasta.

DIY Ghee

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Ghee (a type of clarified butter) is a common ingredient in Indian cuisine, but it's simple to make and deepens the flavor of any type of dish.

Rustic Blood Orange Marmalade

Chock-full of tender bits of candied peel, this versatile, bittersweet blood orange marmalade recipe has a fruit-forward flavor.