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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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Grilled Shrimp with Crushed Fresh Tomatoes and Lots of Lime

Served over springy noodles with its brothy cooking liquid ladled over, scattered with an absurd amount of mixed herbs.

Soy-Braised Brisket with Caramelized Honey and Garlic

Served over springy noodles with its brothy cooking liquid ladled over, scattered with an absurd amount of mixed herbs.

Kimchi-Braised Pork with Sesame and Egg Yolk

You could certainly use something like pork shoulder instead of ribs.

Harissa-Rubbed Pork Shoulder with White Beans and Chard

I love adding the beans and returning them to a significantly hotter oven to absorb the crazy flavorful pork fat

Grilled Lamb Shoulder over Fresh Garlicky Tomatoes

I often cook and eat my weight in some version of this dish, especially in the late summer, when it’s nice enough to grill outside without sweating.

Yogurt-Marinated Leg of Lamb with Spicy Fennel and Sumac

Since roasting can still feel scary (and I like you all a lot!), I’ve also included instructions for braising and I can assure you: Both ways are insanely good.

Coconut-Braised Chicken with Chickpeas and Lime

Before you ask, yes, this can be made in an Instant Pot, but even if that is your preferred method, I beg of you to make this “the old-fashioned way” at least once.