Sophie Brickman

Sick of waiting for big pots to boil? Want something with real flavor? Follow Alain Ducasse and cook pasta in broth.… More »

This light, summery recipe requires only one pot and yields a pasta with much more flavor than standard boiled fare… More »

Dark soy sauce, garlic, lemongrass, and ginger—not heaping cupfuls of oil—flavor a dish that bests standard lo mein… More »

A homemade, less greasy version of a staple of a to-go standard, featuring thick rice noodles, broccoli, and savory dark soy sauce… More »

Cooking for a wheat-intolerant friend reveals the secrets of hydrolyzed protein, tapioca starch, and the Oat Controversy… More »

This simple, fragrant rice pairs well with a variety of meat, seafood, and vegetable dishes, especially stir-fry… More »

This spicy, ginger-garlic-flavored entree will leave your guests—gluten-intolerant or not— asking for more… More »

Charred hair and city guidelines make a would-be barbecuer opt for pan-seared shrimp and cedar-plank salmon… More »

What happens when you take a favorite grill meal and move it inside? Flaky, subtly smoky salmon steaks.… More »

These shrimp are crunchy on the outside and juicy in the middle, despite the absence of real fire… More »

Considering a move to the City by the Bay, a recent college graduate gets seduced by old friends—and easy shellfish enchiladas… More »

The filling for these is good on its own or over rice. It is especially satisfying when rolled in fresh corn tortillas and topped with enchilada sauce.… More »

How to top a talented boyfriend's signature dish? Mix turkey, jalapenos, raisins, and pine nuts for a savory, healthy one-two punch.… More »

Simmering the tomatoes with a cinnamon stick lends this sauce a subtle spiciness that goes well with meatballs or other rich foods.… More »

Adapted from a recipe by Lidia Bastianich, this reworking of an Italian classic combines sweet and nutty accents with a bit of spice.… More »

The one-two punch of Judaic law and a budget meant no dairy or foie gras, but this home cook still riffed on haute cuisine… More »

Even without butter and foie gras, this decadent roast chicken recipe brings the best of four-star technique into the home kitchen. And it's kosher, too.… More »

Want both silky purees and the speed of a racecar (240 miles per hour, to be exact)? Buy an immersion mixer.… More »

One thing the author learned in culinary school was that every basic vegetable soup involves the same components and the same procedure… More »

Once you feel comfortable with the basics of soup making, you can mix and match flavors at will, adding milk or cream or a bit of alcohol.… More »