Nut Free

The pasta absorbs the flavor of the broth as it cooks, and the pasta starches thicken the liquid to a lip-smacking consistency.

Like a potato-y flatbread and great topped with cured fish.

The exceptional texture and glossy sheen of this fudge result from the way you mix it. Make sure the chocolate and condensed milk are barely hot.

These are great at room temperature, so cook them (using two skillets at a time!) an hour ahead.

You might say I hoard Parmesan rinds. I save them all year long, freezing them in a resealable bag. As soon as that first cold front sweeps in, I transform those long-collected ends into a rich and versatile Parmesan Broth.

A beautifully browned bird and seasonal vegetables cook in a single skillet for an effortless dinner. Swap in carrots, quartered onions, or tiny potatoes—anything goes.

It can be hard to gauge what's happening under all that salt, but these times are accurate. If your fish is on the smaller side, take it out on the lower end of the range.

This method works well with other fish. Substitute salmon or fresh trout for the char if you like.

Sourdough enriches salad dressing for a creamy, tangy finish.

Morales insists it's not a Russian party without this retro seafood salad on the table.

Purists will tell you this just gets better with time, so prepare it in advance of your party.

Anchor these in short vases filled with granulated sugar and win sweetest decor award.

Pekin (also known as Long Island) duck is the most common variety for whole ducks, and their size makes them great for roasting. Many purveyors stock these birds frozen, so pick them up a day or two before cooking so they can defrost.

You'll never believe these buttery, crisp cookies with a soft chocolate filling are nut-and gluten-free!

These pretty (gluten-free!) butter cookies come in three flavors: lime, lemon, and grapefruit. Or just pick one variety and triple the amount of zest and juice. You'll find psyllium-husk powder, flax seed, chia seed, and rice-based gluten-free flour at most natural foods stores.

This warming chowder is a fantastic way to use leftover turkey (and works great with rotisserie chicken, too.) Smoky bacon, earthy cumin, and mild green chiles add tons of flavor to this hearty soup.

These zesty chicken fingers get their flavor from a tangy buttermilk marinade and a breading spiked with smoked paprika.

This autumnal dessert is prepped in advance and then completed at the table—a delicious time saver!