Lina Recipes

Nothing says “come sit down” like a warm, bubbling gratin straight from the oven. I grew up with winter nights that smelled like browned butter, melting cheese, and […]

Chef’s Secret: Okay, lean in — I discovered this little trick when I wanted restaurant-level lamb without the snooty plating. A quick garlicky rosemary rub, a hot skillet […]

I love a good kitchen trick that sounds fancy but actually saves me time and stress — so here’s one: the peppercorn sauce. Consider this my little chef’s […]

I love winter for many reasons, but nothing beats the slow, cozy magic of a bubbling pot of beef bourguignon. Picture coming in from a chilly wind to […]

Psst — want the chef’s trick that separates restaurant carbonara from the stuff your college roommate microwaved? I’ll let you in: the secret lives in timing and pasta […]

When I smell a bubbling pot of tomato and beef simmering, I instantly travel back to my grandmother’s tiny kitchen—her saucepan always looked like a treasure chest of […]

I’ll let you in on a little kitchen secret: the difference between a so-so risotto and a restaurant-level bowl often comes down to one simple technique and a […]

I promise I didn’t set out to become a mushroom whisperer, but after burning one too many boxed macaronis, I discovered that a pan of sizzling mushrooms and […]

Okay, lean in — I’m about to give you a little chef’s secret that makes weeknight chicken taste like it took all day: tuck a few thin lemon […]

Chef’s Secret: I’ll let you in on a tiny kitchen crime: a spoonful of store-bought curry paste plus a splash of coconut cream makes everyone ask if you […]