It’s clear that bachelor’s degree editors prepare a lot for work. It ought to come as no surprise that we prepare a lot throughout our off hours too. Here are the dishes we’re whipping up this month to get supper on the table, amuse our good friends, please a craving for sweets, consume leftovers, and whatever in between. For a lot more personnel favorites, click on this link. (And for reader favorites, take a look at our most popular dishes of 2023.)
December 8
Soothing khichdi
To make sure we’re healthy and happy, we’re indulging in some homemade khichdi. I used what I had at home to put a unique spin on this Priya Krishna dish. I cooked it in my pressure cooker, making it a quick and easy meal accompanied by a dollop of plain yogurt. It was a perfect remedy for a cold week. — Antara Sinha, associate cooking editor
Orecchiette with spicy sausage
As we are about to turn the calendar to 2024, I’m committing to cooking more from my cookbooks. I started with Julia Turshen’s Little Victories. I made the Orecchiette with Spicy Sausage and Parmesan, a dish that I failed at before. This time, it felt like a triumph! The spicy sausage and onions paired perfectly with the creamy, lemony Parmesan sauce. This dish is now my go-to comfort food. —Esra Erol, senior social networks supervisor
Showstopping banoffee pie
I cooked up a storm and treated my folks to a Simply Brilliant Banoffee Pie, and it was absolutely delightful. A salted graham cracker crust, nut-studded toffee, and shingled bananas, all covered with a comforter of whipped cream. I will admit that a whole pie for 4 people is a bit much, but the leftovers did not go to waste. — Emma Laperruque, senior cooking editor
A classic for a reason. Our ultimate recipe has nut-studded toffee, just-ripe bananas, and loads of whipped cream.
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Spicy, herby roasted squash
When we first crossed paths in the test kitchen, this roasted squash with salsa verde called to me. And I answered. It’s just the kind of autumnal-meets-wintery meal that I love to enjoy.
