Meat

Roast chickens, slow cooked meats, quick cooking pork chops and everything in between.

Holiday Ham with Many Mustards

The difference between having a ham for dinner and a ham party is in the number of condiments and amount of fun you could possibly have, and folks, I’m delighted to report it’s ham party season.

Slow Roasted Turkey Legs with Garlic and Herbs

YIELD — 6-12 servings There isn’t much I can say here about this recipe that would help you more than simply following the instructions, as it’s truly one of the easiest and most foolproof cooking techniques period, but especially for large-format meats and birds like turkey legs. The thing

Smashburgers

Even if this burger doesn’t go exactly according to plan, you’ll likely end up with something wonderful. But if you’re striving for perfection, the two most important things to me are the onions (very thin) and the spatula (it should be strong, sturdy, unbendable).

Braised Brisket with Horseradish and Shallots

The key components in this recipe are really just the brisket, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and broth (or water). The liquid the brisket creates with just those ingredients is magnificent on its own, but everything else here really does make it so good - and, it’s extremely customizable.

Low and Slow Rib Roast with Anchovy and Rosemary

When it comes to cooking for special occasions or large groups of people, I am a huge fan of focusing all your emotional and financial efforts on one, glorious, foolproof thing. Say, a very large piece of more expensive than usual red meat.

Very Good Turkey with Tangy Roasted Shallots and Excellent Gravy

This is a recipe for the most basic version of a well-seasoned turkey, which is sometimes all you want.

Dry-Brined Turkey With Sheet-Pan Gravy

For those who want to let the side dishes do the talking, this is the bird for you. Delightfully simple, it’s dry-brined (meaning highly seasoned) with only salt, pepper, some thyme and a little brown sugar, which helps with that golden-brown skin.

Spiced, Braised Short Ribs with Creamy Potatoes

These are a lot, flavor and texture-wise, and but because they are a one-pot meat and potatoes kind of dish, they don’t need much more than a good tangy salad and a light, maybe chilled, red wine.

Goodbye Meatballs

These are my favorite meatballs, and they’re exactly what you should make for your next dinner party with a big pot of pasta.

Pork Chops with Tangy Mushrooms

I find one thick pork chop to satisfy two people, so for three people, I will cook two chops. Depending on the size of the chops, you still may have leftovers, but I can say with 100% confidence that sliced, cold pork eaten out of a storage container makes for an excellent mid-day snack.

Pork Chops With Salted Plums

This quick, easy dinner is one of the few exceptions to my rule about not mixing fruit and meat. It really works here, and it’s a great way to use in-season plums.

Quick Lamb Ragù

A simple sauce made with mostly pantry staples.