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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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Pasta with Anchovy Butter and Broccoli Rabe

Why is it that in the dead of winter, everything seems to need a little help? Anchovy butter delivers bold flavor to this back-pocket pasta
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5-Grain Porridge with Bee Pollen, Apples, and Coconut

If you don't have each and every grain listed, don't stress. Use what you've got—just bump up the quantity.
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Chocolate-Rye Crumb Cake

Because it contains more essential oils, whole grain rye flour can spoil quickly. Store the unused portion in the fridge or freezer.
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The Greenest Smoothie

A vegan's delight, with a gentle bonus buzz from the matcha.
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Skirt Steak with Shallot Pan Sauce

A seared piece of meat might sound boring. But when it’s drizzled with a silky reduction? Always exciting.
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Pomegranate and Fennel Glazed Rack of Lamb

Two racks make enough for each person to have two chops. Cut between each bone individually for single chops, or cut into double-rib portions.
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Braised Veal Shanks with Bacon-Parmesan Crumbs

There's marrow in those bones! Scoop out the cooked marrow and whisk it into the braising liquid, or eat it on a crust of bread with salt. You earned it.
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Horseradish and Parsley Stuffed Rib-Eye Roast

For an instructive primer on how to butterfly your holiday roast, go to bonappetit.com/butterfly.
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Capellini en Brodo

The pasta absorbs the flavor of the broth as it cooks, and the pasta starches thicken the liquid to a lip-smacking consistency.
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Salt-Baked Salmon with Citrus and Herbs

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.
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Roast Ducks with Potatoes, Figs, and Rosemary

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.
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Pomegranate-and-Fennel-Glazed Rack of Lamb

Two racks make enough for each person to have two lamb chops for this recipe. Cut between each bone individually for single chops, or cut into double-rib portions.
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Horseradish-and-Parsley-Stuffed Rib-Eye Roast

This stuffed ribeye roast recipe (or rib eye, depending on who you ask), is a holiday showstopper.
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Nori Salt

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Fennel, Celery, and Pomegranate Salad

A palate-cleansing fennel salad to balance rich pork and hearty sides.
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Halibut Confit With Leeks and Lemon

Slow-roasting halibut and leeks in olive oil is one of the easiest, most elegant ways to serve fish at a dinner party.
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Fennel, Celery, and Pomegranate Salad

You need a palate-cleansing salad to balance the rich pork and hearty sides: This is it.
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Brined and Roasted Rosemary-Chile Almonds

Brining the nuts with herbs and some spice infuses them from the inside out, and the long roasting time gives them extra toasty flavor.
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Boozy Fudge Sauce

It's just as tasty without booze but only as good as the chocolate you use, so shop accordingly.
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Aleppo Pepper-Roasted Pork With Shallot Vinaigrette

A smoky Aleppo pepper and brown sugar rub give this meltingly tender roast an addictive crust. Drizzle the shreddable pork slices with an herby vinaigrette at the table for a vibrant finish.