We’ve gone through our archives and picked out recipes from some of our favorite chefs, home cooks and cookbook authors. Some have Michelin stars and James Beard awards, others are regarded as experts of regional and national cuisines, and some you might recognize from television. While their claims to fame are varied, what unites them is a passion for good food and a desire to share it with the world.
Southern Baked Beans
Known as the grand dame of Southern cooking, Edna Lewis was one of the most influential culinary forces in America. This vegan version of her baked beans captures the savory, smoky and slightly sweet flavors that define this regional version of the dish. Get the recipe.
Marcella Hazan’s Tomato Sauce III
Cookbook author Marcella Hazan is often credited with bringing traditional Italian cooking into American home kitchens. This tomato sauce recipe is one of her most famous, thanks to a generous amount of butter and a sweet, simple flavor. Get the recipe.
Anthony Bourdain’s Boeuf Bourguignon
One of the highlights of Anthony Bourdain’s long and varied career was his stint at Brasserie Les Halles, where he served as executive chef. This bourguignon is Bourdain’s take on the classic dish, from the restaurant’s cookbook. Get the recipe.
No-Fry Eggplant Parmesan
Jamie Oliver is a household name thanks to his celebrity chef status. His unfussy approach to food shines through in this easy, no-fry eggplant parm that avoids time-consuming steps such as salting and breading. Get the recipe.
Easy Chickpea Curry
Though she didn’t grow up cooking, Madhur Jaffrey has become an indisputable authority on Indian food. If you haven’t experimented with the cuisine at home, this fragrant, flavor-packed curry is a great place to start. Get the recipe.
Halibut With Herb Vinaigrette
French chef and writer Eric Ripert is the man behind Le Bernardin, one of the most highly rated French seafood restaurants in the world. In this recipe for lightly dressed halibut, he offers a crash course on cooking delicate, flaky fish. Get the recipe.
Pistachio Green Mole
As Mexican food has grown increasingly popular across the world over the past few decades, Enrique Olvera stands out as one of the preeminent chefs from the country. This fresh, verdant mole epitomizes his embrace of traditional techniques. Get the recipe.
José Andrés’s Red Snapper Stew
On top of owning several well-regarded restaurants and earning a few accolades along the way, chef José Andrés also founded World Central Kitchen, a nonprofit that provides food and aid to crisis-stricken locations around the world. He made this Catalan fisherman’s stew for a WCK team meal in Mozambique after a cyclone hit in 2019. Get the recipe.
Cold-Fried French Fries
On top of collecting a plethora of Michelin stars, French chef Joël Robuchon is also said to have invented this technique for making french fries. Get the recipe.
Chicken and Andouille Hash
Many know Emeril Lagasse from his cooking shows, but the chef has also been recognized with several James Beard awards for his approach to Cajun and Creole cuisine. This hash is a hearty love letter to Louisiana. Get the recipe.
