One of the first entrées Stacey Hughes created as a professional chef, this dish remains a favorite. 

Often served at a Christmas or Easter brunch, this savory tart is delicious warm or cold. Chef Stacey Hughes says she prefers it “a little bit warmed up with a nice green salad.”

Chef Stacey Hughes says crusty bread is the ideal accompaniment to this hearty soup. “There’s nothing I like more than a warm baguette with ice cold butter—salted butter and Maldon sea salt flakes.”

There are plenty of delicious versions of a bahn mi sandwich, but which one is best? Try this and you may have your answer!

Shimeji mushrooms have a nutty, umami flavor and a slightly crunchy texture. Here, they’re combined with whole grains, poached eggs and a savory broth to create a light but satisfying meal. 

This hearty stew is loaded with the flavors of the ocean—ling cod, clams, mussels and shrimp. Serve with grilled bread and lemon wedges.

“This is a hearty vegetarian main course that can be served with a salad for any fall gathering or just for your family,” says cookbook author Erin Gleeson, noting that butternut squash could be easily substituted for the acorn squash.

“The fun part here is the pomegranate seeds on top,” cookbook author Erin Gleeson says. For easy, casual entertaining, she often serves the chowder in mugs around the fire pit.