Hi, I’m Evan. This is what I cook.

The stuff I make on repeat, tweaked a little every time. Steal anything.

16 recipes

Bread
Bagels
Chewy, overnight-proofed homemade bagels with a sweet water bath.
Italian · Pasta
Cacio e Pepe
Spaghetti with toasted black pepper and a pecorino sauce emulsified with starchy pasta water.
Dessert
Chocolate Custard
Rich, silky chocolate custard made with egg yolks, cream, and cocoa.
Italian · Bread
Focaccia
Airy, jiggly stretch-and-fold focaccia topped with garlic-rosemary oil.
20 min
French · Sandwich
French Onion Grilled Cheese
Slow-caramelized onions, Gruyère, and cheddar on Parmesan-crusted sourdough.
Italian · Pasta
Fresh Pasta Dough
Three-ingredient egg pasta dough.
Side
Garlic Bread
Good bread spread with garlic-confit butter and parsley, topped with cheddar and baked crisp.
Baked goods
Orange Chocolate Chip Scones
Flaky, layered scones with orange zest, chocolate chips, and a bright orange glaze.
25 min
Italian-American · Pasta
Penne alla Vodka
Blended tomato sauce finished with cream, vodka, and Parmesan.
Eastern European · Side
Potato Pancakes
Crispy grated-potato pancakes with thyme, served with applesauce and scallion sour cream.
Italian · Sauce
Red Sauce
An everyday tomato sauce: onion, garlic, oregano, and San Marzanos simmered low.
1 hr 10 min
Side
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Blanched, then roasted face-down until crispy, loose leaves and all.
Basics
Rosemary Salt
Flaky salt blended with rosemary, sage, garlic, and lemon zest. Great on turkey.
Mexican · Salsa
Smoked Salsa
Smoker-roasted tomatoes, tomatillos, poblanos, onion, and garlic for a deeply smoky salsa.
1 hr 35 min
Mexican · Side
Street Corn Salad
Charred corn and peppers with bloomed spices, lime, cilantro, and a little mayo and sour cream.
Bread
White Bread
A simple, soft sandwich loaf.
30 min