At the Immigrant's Table

One thing I have noticed after years of bringing dishes to potlucks is that people decide surprisingly quickly which appetizers they are excited about. Some trays barely get touched, while others start disappearing before everyone has made it through the line. These 23 potluck appetizers belong firmly in the second category. They are the recipes people come back for, talk abo...

This grilled eggplant with feta and harissa oil is the recipe I return to whenever I want eggplant done properly. I've made it through smoky kitchens, open windows, and far too many near disasters over the burner. Once the eggplant turns completely soft and charred, the feta and harissa settle into every fold perfectly.

I have never me...

Cheese has a way of turning a good recipe into the one people keep coming back to for just one more bite. Whether it is bubbling on top of a casserole, melted into a sauce, or tucked inside something crispy and golden, it rarely stays on the table for long. National Cheese Day is the perfect excuse to lean into the comfort, flavor, and pure joy that cheese brings to a meal. T...

The grill may get all the attention at a cookout, but the side dishes do a lot of the heavy lifting. They fill out the plate, balance the smoky flavors, and somehow end up being the recipes everyone asks about before the meal is over.

Over the years, I have learned that the best cookout sides are the ones that work with whatever comes off the grill, whether it is b...

Every summer, I tell myself I am going to make all the peach desserts, berry treats, and backyard favorites while the season lasts. And every summer, August shows up faster than expected. One minute, the farmers' markets are overflowing with produce; the next, the best berries are gone and the peaches are on their way out.

These 19 recipes make the most of summer w...