Cuisine at home

I recently saw the movie “Won’t You Be My Neighbor,” the touching story about Mr. Rogers. The lessons he taught are timeless: Greet each day with wonder and always endeavor to treat people kindly. His calm humanity is something we desperately need no

For a quick and easy way to decorate a cake, I head for my craft and sewing supplies. Using my pinking shears I cut a square of stiff cardboard (like a cereal box) and drag it around the frosted cake for a pretty, and easy, finish. DAVID CUMMINGS NOR

The olive oil adds flavor to the cake and keeps it moist for days. Makes 8 servings Total time: 1 1/2 hours 1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup yellow cornmeal or polenta1/2 tsp. baking powder1/2 tsp. table saltMinced zest of 1 lemon 2 eggs2/3 cup gr

No cookie stamps? No problem! Just roll the dough a bit thinner, use a slightly larger cutter, and bake the cookies a little less since you’re not pressing with a stamp. Makes about 25 sandwich cookies Total time: 1 1/4 hours + chilling 1/4 cup bla

Vindaloo [VIHN-dah-loo] is a dish from central and southwestern coastal India. It’s typically very spicy, but this one is tamed down quite a bit. Makes 4 servings (7 cups) Total time: 45 minutes 1/3 cup distilled white vinegar6 cloves garlic, peel

WHETHER YOU WANT an adult version of a ham and cheese sandwich, or a fanciful twist on a classic seafood melt, after just one bite of either of these open-faced delights, you’ll know you’re on a culinary adventure. With international flavor inspirati

WHETHER YOU’RE A LOVER of meatloaf, or not, you’re going to fall head-over-heels for this one. Inspired by the flavors of a cheeseburger, it’s stuffed with Cheddar, bacon, pickles, and onions, then topped with a sweet, ketchup-mustard glaze. What’s n

Keep chili warm at the tailgate in a slow cooker set to low. Makes 12 servings (16 cups) Total time: 2 1/2 hours 2 dried guajillo chiles2 dried ancho chiles4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, divided 4 strips thick-sliced bacon, diced2 lb. bone-in po

Tortilla presses can be found at most kitchen or general merchandise stores and are often less than $30. Makes 15 (6-inch) tortillas Total time: 1 hour 2 cups blue corn flour (masa harina)3/4 tsp. kosher salt1/2 cups warm water Whisk together cor

Makes 6 servings (about 9 cups); Total time: 30 minutes Mince/2 cup each chopped carrot, celery, and onion in a food processor. Heat 2 Tbsp. olive oil in a large pot over medium-high. Add 1 lb. bulk Italian sausage and minced vegetables; cook until s

OLD-FASHIONED DESSERTS have come back into vogue as people try to keep family traditions and recipes alive. And with just one spoonful of this sweet, ultra-creamy vanilla pudding studded with tapioca pearls you’ll swear your grandmother is right ther

JUST A SLIGHT CHILL IN THE AIR causes us to pull out the Dutch oven and park it on the stove for the next six months. But if cool weather isn’t reason enough, these two recipes are — Cauliflower Hazelnut Soup and Curried Sweet Potato + Yellow Split P

Makes 4 servings Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 3 1/2–4 hours (low) 2 Tbsp. Italian seasoning, divided1 tsp. kosher salt1/2 tsp. black pepper8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs2 Tbsp. unsalted butter 1 Tbsp. minced fresh garlic1/2 cup dry white wine

Choosing a steak seasoning can be tricky since there are endless options. Montreal is a good one to start with if you don’t already have a favorite. Makes 6 servings (10 cups) Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 6–8 hours (low) 1 boneless beef chuck r

Stella Besch, West Des Moines, IA No, though they are similar. Both are hard, semi-aged, cow’s milk cheeses from Northern Italy. Parmigiano-Reggiano is made from whole and skimmed milk, while Grana Padano is made from only partially skimmed milk. G

Makes 4 servings Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 3 1/2–4 hours (low) 2 Tbsp. olive oil4 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts (8–12 oz. each), seasoned with salt and black pepper 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter1 lb. cremini mushrooms, quartered1/4 cup minced s

This recipe calls for both dried and fresh rosemary. To use all fresh, substitute 2 Tbsp. fresh for the 1 Tbsp. dried. Makes 6 servings Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: about 5 hours (high) 1 Tbsp. each dried rosemary and smoked salt2 tsp. black p

A German specialty, sauerbraten [SOW-uhr-brah-tin] means “sour roast” and is typically made by marinating a beef roast in a sweet-sour mixture. Makes 4 servings (2 cups sauce) Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 3 1/2 hours (high) 4 lb. short ribs (8

This flavorful dinner is like a samba for the taste buds. So get your slow cooker going and make Brazil your next port of call. Makes 6 servings Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 7–8 hours (low) 2 Tbsp. olive oil1 beef chuck roast (4 1/2–5 lb.), tr

The slightly sweet and tangy garlic sauce pairs perfectly with the mild flavored pork loin. Makes 8 servings Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 6 hours (low) 3–4 lb. pork loin roast, trimmed, seasoned with salt and black pepper2 Tbsp. olive oil 20