Bon Appétit Editors' Favorite Home-Cooked Dishes
Bon Appétit editors, known for their culinary expertise in the test kitchen, also dedicate significant time to cooking in their personal lives. This month, they're delighted to share a selection of their current favorite recipes, ranging from quick weeknight solutions to impressive dishes perfect for entertaining. Whether it's satisfying a sweet tooth, creatively utilizing leftovers, or simply preparing a delightful dinner, these dishes are consistently on their rotation.
The current culinary trends among the editors feature diverse and appealing options. One editor extols the virtues of a cheesy leek pasta, a dish that combines elegance with ease, ideal for colder evenings and social gatherings, requiring only a portion of white wine, leaving the rest to be enjoyed with the meal. Another editor frequently prepares solo omelets, highlighting a versatile recipe with fried shallots, apples, and fontina cheese, or adapting it with whatever ingredients are on hand, such as kimchi, spinach, feta, or black beans. A different editor rediscovered the joy of roasting a whole chicken, a straightforward process that yielded not only a cozy dinner but also a flavorful broth and leftover meat for various subsequent meals, proving both practical and immensely satisfying.
Further culinary adventures include a senior editor's go-to protein-rich soy-glazed salmon bowls. This recipe is praised for its adaptability and quick preparation, featuring succulent salmon cubes in a savory-sweet sauce, served over rice with a choice of vegetables like carrots, cucumbers, and nori. Additionally, a spicy chicken lettuce wrap recipe has become a favorite, thanks to a colleague's innovative use of baking soda to tenderize ground chicken. The dish boasts a robust sauce made from sriracha, brown sugar, soy, and fish sauce, creating a flavorful and satisfying meal when wrapped in butter lettuce with a hint of lime and fresh mint.
