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The venerable and somewhat iconic (ok who are we kidding it’s pretty iconic and super old-school Americana) Waldorf Salad was created in 1893 by the chef at the Waldorf Astoria. Originally consisting of just diced red apples, celery and mayonnaise, it has since taken on a countless myriad of variati

Crowd pleaser alert! I’ve given the traditionally sweet Monkey Bread a savory twist that’s perfect for game night, that Oscar viewing party or anytime you want to feed lots of hungry mouths. The flavors of classic Italian dish Pasta Cacio e Pepe— pecorino cheese and black pepper— are combined with p

The big chill? Ready for it. It’s time to winterize your meals. I’ve run the numbers and tallied the totals— here are your favorite cold-weather comfort dishes— they're go-to’s that’ll warm your tummy and keep you going back for another spoonful. Hearty soups, braises to praise, sheet pan cheats— th

This is truly a versatile one-pot meal pantry supper that will feed a crowd in 20 minutes. Bold flavor agents— that I always have in my fridge and pantry— like tomato paste, anchovy paste, pepper flakes, chicken stock and spicy Italian sausage come together with pasta in (literally) one pot for a sa

A bit of heat, a bit of sweet and a whole bunch of umami get mixed into this take on the classic ranch dip. Kimchi— the traditional and iconic Korean side dish made of salted and fermented vegetables— provides that zingy depth of flavor and is the perfect foil for creamy classic ranch. This dip is e

August 2024 Meet Abena: James Beard Award recipient, podcast host and entrepreneur. What can’t Abena do? Cause Abena is doing it all. This global-traveller dynamo uses food as the medium to build community and inspire storytelling. Whether behind the mic with her Cherry Bombe podcast ‘The Future o

We are making major pantry pasta here, and in this case we are combining the holy trinity of tinned fish—tuna, sardines and anchovies—as well as jarred olives, for an easy weeknight dinner that is positively buzzing with flavor. The key here is to buy good-quality fish packed in olive oil which are

This recipe gives me everything I want in a salad— the fresh bite of the lettuce, a creamy zingy dressing and that extra bit of a crunchy finish from croutons. The dressing is the star here— super simple and luxurious with peanut butter and miso playing so well together and the back notes of soy and

Fashionable foodie and celebrated designer Peter Som, Purist’s new contributing editor, presents his recipes for three must-try dishes.

Tomato season brings us the boldest, most vibrant hues of this summer fruit, and this recipe plays up their inherent sweetness with a symphony of flavor. I’ve paired heirlooms with labneh— a Middle Eastern strained cheese similar to yogurt— which is infused with roasted garlic and preserved lemon. S