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Nothing Fancy

From the book that gave you Slow Roasted Chicken with Tomatoes and Brown Buttered Salmon with Red Onion, Capers and Dill, it’s Nothing Fancy. Published in 2019! Imagine!

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Sour Cherry and Sesame Galette

Sour Cherry and Sesame Galette

“What if instead of a galette, it was a giant pop tart?”

Crushed Blackberry and Cornmeal Cake

Crushed Blackberry and Cornmeal Cake

If you like cornbread but wish it were sweeter and less crumbly, maybe studded with lots of sweet-tart crushed berries, then you will absolutely love this cake.

Pizza Night

Pizza Night

Regardless of combos, to achieve ultimate pizza success, always use less sauce, cheese, and toppings than you think.

Ricotta-Stuffed Shells with Burrata, Mushrooms, and Herbs

Ricotta-Stuffed Shells with Burrata, Mushrooms, and Herbs

It’s a great do-ahead (it can be assembled and refrigerated a day ahead)..

Pot of Pasta with Broccoli Rabe and Chorizo Bread Crumbs

Pot of Pasta with Broccoli Rabe and Chorizo Bread Crumbs

The perfect thing to make when you have no idea what to make, this pasta involves little to no technique

Sungold Pasta with Lemony Shellfish, Garlic, and Pistachios

Sungold Pasta with Lemony Shellfish, Garlic, and Pistachios

It’s an extremely impressive-looking situation, and is designed to be lingered over.

Grilled Trout with Green Goddess Butter (A Whole Fish! Yes, You Can!)

Grilled Trout with Green Goddess Butter (A Whole Fish! Yes, You Can!)

Apart from a good pair of tongs, all you’ll need is confidence and a very hot grill.

Swordfish with Crushed Olives and Oregano

Swordfish with Crushed Olives and Oregano

Meaty and juicy, with little to no fishy flavor, it looks and kind of tastes like the best chicken breast you’ve ever had (really!).

Clams and Cod in Heavy Cream with Tiny Potatoes and Celery

Clams and Cod in Heavy Cream with Tiny Potatoes and Celery

I love this eaten straight from the pot, like a shellfish free-for-all, but if you prefer individual bowls, that’s cool, too.

Salmon with Soy and Citrusy Charred Scallions

Salmon with Soy and Citrusy Charred Scallions

I love the idea of serving this with a giant bowl of warm rice and salmon roe.

Halibut with Asparagus and Brown-Buttered Peas

Halibut with Asparagus and Brown-Buttered Peas

This is a simple fish dish cooked simply. Salt, pepper, and lemon—excellent fish needs nothing more.

Scallops with Spicy Beans, Tomatillo, and Citrus

Scallops with Spicy Beans, Tomatillo, and Citrus

Cook, shaking the skillet occasionally, until the beans have soaked up all that scallop-y business and are looking impossibly tasty.