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Real food for real life. From quick weeknight dinners to weekend projects, every recipe here has been tested until it is exactly right.

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6 recipes

Creamy Garlic Pasta with Roasted TomatoesDinner

Creamy Garlic Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes

Al dente pasta tossed in a silky garlic cream sauce, topped with burst cherry tomatoes and fresh basil. Ready in under 35 minutes.

35 minMedium4 servings
Summer Citrus Salad with Honey VinaigretteSalads

Summer Citrus Salad with Honey Vinaigrette

A bright, refreshing salad with mixed greens, segmented citrus, creamy avocado, and a sweet-tangy honey vinaigrette.

20 minEasy2 servings
Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes with BerriesBreakfast

Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes with Berries

Tall, golden, and impossibly light pancakes made with real buttermilk. Piled high with fresh seasonal berries and a drizzle of maple syrup.

25 minEasy4 servings
Roasted Butternut Squash SoupDinner

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

Velvety roasted squash soup with warming spices, finished with a swirl of cream and crunchy pepitas. The ultimate comfort bowl.

45 minEasy6 servings
One-Bowl Chocolate CakeDessert

One-Bowl Chocolate Cake

Deep, fudgy, and impossibly moist. This single-bowl wonder is our most-requested recipe and the only chocolate cake you will ever need.

50 minMedium12 servings
Herb-Crusted Salmon with AsparagusDinner

Herb-Crusted Salmon with Asparagus

A one-pan dinner that looks like a restaurant plate. Salmon fillets with a crispy herb and panko crust, roasted alongside tender asparagus.

30 minMedium2 servings
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Meet the Chef

I am Maya, the cook and writer behind The Recipe Table. What started as a notebook of family recipes in a tiny Brooklyn kitchen has grown into a collection of dishes built for real weeknights, lazy Sunday mornings, and everything in between. I believe great food does not need a dozen ingredients or a culinary degree - just good technique, fresh produce, and a little patience. When I am not testing recipes, you will find me at the farmers market, reading cookbooks like novels, or convincing my friends that yes, you can taste the difference between supermarket and farmers market tomatoes.

150+

Tested Recipes

12

Years in the Kitchen

3

Cookbooks (and counting)