Fat Girl Red Rice

This cheekily named -- and hard-to-resist -- dish is an easy way to update plain rice.

Escarole Pizza

Sicilian-Deep-Dish Pizza Dough

Allowing the dough to rise overnight ensures a perfect crust every time.

Crispy Polenta Squares with Cherry Tomatoes

These crispy squares can also be lightly fried for a delicious appetizer or side dish.

Creamy Polenta with Goat Cheese

Soft goat cheese adds a tang to this otherwise basic polenta.

Cornmeal Fritters

These savory fritters can be made in advance and reheated in a 350-degree Fahrenheit oven for 10 minutes or in a microwave for 1 minute.

Corn Tortillas

Cold Sesame Noodles

Coconut Rice

Pasta Salad with Tuna, Red Onions, and Frisee

Chicken Alfredo with Fettuccine

Cheddar Drop Biscuits

Sharp white cheddar and chives add extra flavor to these simple drop biscuits.

Lucinda's Cheddar Cornbread

We like this served with chili or even ribs.

Campanelle with Fresh Arugula and Peas

Campanelle means "little bells" in Italian, and its fluted shape is well-suited for a fresh, chunky tomato and basil sauce.

Bucatini Puttanesca

The intense flavors and aromas of puttanesca sauce, which relies on pantry staples such as olives, capes, and red-pepper flakes.

Bread with Herb Butter

Beef Patties

Uncooked patties can be stored in the freezer and go straight into the oven when ready to use; they bake in just 15 minutes.

Basic White Rice

Rice preparation has many styles, depending on one's culture or usage.

Basic Pizza Dough

Tuna Gremolata Dip