Recipe Roundup
8 Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund Like a Boss
You just got paid by the government. It's time to eat fancy.
By Matt Duckor

Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Grace Parisi
Ditte Isager1/8Why poach your cod in water when you can poach it in SAFFRON BROTH?
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Grace Parisi2/8Caviar and Crème Fraîche Tartlets
It doesn't get much more luxe than caviar and crème fraîche.
David Cicconifood styling by Rhoda Boone3/8Spicy Broccoli Rabe with Parmesan and Pine Nuts
Just count all those expensive pine nuts sprinkled with reckless abandon across this vegetable side dish.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Grace Parisi4/8Lobster Toasts With Avocado and Espelette Pepper
Avocado toast? No thanks. We're lobster toasting from now on.

Photo by Mitchell Feinberg6/8Spicy Popcorn With Piment d'Espelette and Marcona Almonds
Even our movie theater popcorn is getting bossed out.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, food styling by Katherine Sacks7/8Pan Bagnat Sandwich with Tuna, Anchovies, and Parsley
New motto: Anchovies on everything. The fancy kind.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle8/8Eggs Baked in Crispy Prosciutto Baskets
Bread baskets are so pre-refund. We're all about prosciutto baskets now.
Like carrot farro salad and chicken paella.
Salami, provolone, olives, pickled peppers—need we say more?
A crowd-friendly, crisp-edged chicken and vegetable rice from chef José Andrés.
Sizzling shrimp fajitas at home—in one pan and under 30 minutes.
This mix of crisp lettuces with a tangy vinaigrette pairs well with practically everything.
On a hot day, nothing satisfies quite like cold noodles in iced broth.
Made with tinned fish and topped with mango and avocado, these vibrant tostadas won't break the bank.
Punchy, make-ahead chimichurri adds a bright, fresh finish to this easy summer dinner.
Instead of searing one tortilla at a time, you'll cook eight at once under the broiler.
Save this meal—with juicy chicken, warm pita, and crunchy veg—for your weeknight rotation.
This thrifty riff hinges on canned butter beans and a juicy grated tomato marinade.
Creamy, bright, and wonderfully aromatic with ginger and garlic.