Alison Roman

This elegant fish dinner comes together in just 15 minutes.

Spoon warm gravy, crumbled chorizo, and assorted toppings (avocado not optional) over a skillet of piping hot biscuits for a South–meets–Southwest dinner experience.

Look to Mexico, where turkey has been the big bird for centuries. Continue the theme by using the leftovers for tacos (corn tortillas, shredded meat, lime…). We promise you won't miss your sandwich.

It may look like a giant lunchbox treat, but an ultra-smooth ganache and a final flourish of crunchy sea salt make this one elegant cake.

Alliums, like green garlic bulbs, couldn’t be more at home in the oven, smothered in olive oil and seasoned with salt.

The pungent garlic notes in ramps make them the perfect accompaniment for any pasta dish.

Roast or grill ramps (technically a wild leek) to bring out their fragrant garlic notes.

Acidity helps preserve the alliums’ flavor; either vinegar or citrus juice would do the trick.

Use this compound butter of smoky cast-iron seared scallions and lime to top everything from steamed fish to grilled steaks.

Creamy, rich fat tames even the wildest fire—looking at you, raw onion—and makes any allium more tasty.

Blister leeks to transform the crunchy, spicy veggie into something soft and smoky.

Soaking the onion slices in ice water rids them of their sulfury smell and firms them up.

Butter and sweet onions are all you need for these warm, flavor-packed sandwiches.

These quick-cooking lamb chops make dinner feel instantly fancy.

Make this one-pan chicken dinner a go-to this winter.

Crispy, salty, creamy, and full of protein (really!), these chickpeas should be a staple in your kitchen.

A doubly crunchy topping marks a breakthrough moment for creamy roasted fennel.

Fresh Dill Cucumbers with Lemon

You can cook the eggs a day ahead (keep them chilled), but don’t slice until the first guest rings the doorbell.