
Alison Roman
Alison Roman is a New York-based cook, writer, and author of the New York Times bestsellers, Sweet Enough, Nothing Fancy, and Dining In.
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Spicy Lamb and Lentils with Herbs
Sauté ground lamb with cooked lentils and plenty of spice for a lightning-fast weeknight dinner—then pile extras into a rice bowl or pita pocket for lunch the next day.
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Almond-Crusted Trout with White Grits and Swiss Chard
The search for crispy trout skin stops here. Dredging the fish in ground almonds works wonders, adding a delightfully toasty exterior.
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Raspberry-Ricotta Cake
Grab fresh spring berries the minute you see them at the market and fold them into this simple, tender cake you'll want to bake all season long.
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Twice-Baked Potatoes
Double-baking means double the fun—and the indulgence. This hybrid of baked and mashed potatoes is comfort food par excellence.
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Cast-Iron Skillet Pork Chops
Though it may seem like a counterintuitive practice, extra flipping is the secret to the golden-brown crust on these pork chops.
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Almond-Crusted Trout with White Grits and Swiss Chard
The search for crispy trout skin stops here. Dredging the fish in ground almonds works wonders, adding a delightfully toasty exterior.
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Citrus-and-Chile-Braised Short Ribs
If you have any trouble getting short ribs with long bones, go ahead and use smaller pieces.
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Tapioca Pearl Pudding
This textured pudding was inspired by ice cream and gets its concentrated dairy flavor from milk powder, which adds richness without fat.
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Caramelized-Honey Brûlée
If you don't have a kitchen torch, time to treat yourself. They're inexpensive and super fun to use—and you can't make this dessert without one.
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Marbled Mint-Chocolate Pudding
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Lemon-Hibiscus Frozen Custard
If you close your eyes, you’ll swear this frozen custard recipe tastes exactly like pink lemonade.
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Smoked Salmon Breakfast Salad with Crispbread
Everything good about a lox and bagel sandwich (minus the bagel).
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Chickpea Pancakes with Leeks, Squash, and Yogurt
Weekday pancakes sound like a stretch? Make the batter Sunday evening and start the week strong.
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Hazelnut Butter and Coffee Meringues
For a high-contrast swirl, go easy when folding in the nut butter. A stroke or two with the spatula is enough.
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Roasted Citrus and Avocado Salad
Baking citrus at a high heat caramelizes the sugars and adds depth. It's just the thing to bring intrigue to salads and more.
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Lentils with Cucumbers, Chard, and Poached Egg
Start your weekend mornings right with this healthier, more delicious breakfast bowl.
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Weeknight Porchetta
Sometimes it's okay to cut corners: Here we make the classic Italian dish with bacon and skip the multiday air-drying process. It's not traditional, but it sure is delicious
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Oat and Pistachio Sandies
For a delicate—not brittle—crunch, don't overbake. It's okay if the center of the cookie is still pale.
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Cinnamon-Date Buns
Yes, the dough is buttery, but replacing the brown sugar with pureed dates is a nutritional game-changer.
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Chile-Oil Fried Egg With Avocado
Turn breakfast into dinner by piling crisp-edged eggs, feta, sprouts, and avocado on top of toasted flatbread.