New York Times Recipes

Melina Hammer for The New York Times GUIDE How to Make Pizza Sam Sifton shows you how to make a great pie at home.

Karsten Moran for The New York Times Mario Batali's Penne all'Arrabbiata THE NEW YORK TIMES 30 minutes, 6 servings

Craig Lee for The New York Times Steak Diane for Two MARK BITTMAN 20 minutes, 2 servings

Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times Winter Vegetable Soup With Turnips, Carrots, Potatoes and Leeks MARTHA ROSE SHULMAN 1 hour, 6 servings

Jim Wilson/The New York Times Chicken Meunière MARK BITTMAN 15 minutes, 4 servings

Dijon Rice With Broccoli TARA PARKER-POPE About 20 minutes, 2 servings

Zachary Zavislak for The New York Times; Food Stylist: Brian Preston-Campbell. Prop Stylist: Pam Morris. Bamboo chopsticks and tablecloth: Crate & Barrel. Braised Tofu in Caramel Sauce SAM SIFTON 1 hour 15 minutes, 4 servings

Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times Vaguely Vietnamese Slow Cooker Pork Tacos SAM SIFTON 5 to 7 hours, largely unattended, 6 to 8 servings