What if you could create indulgent meals at home in 30 minutes or less?

Feb 05, 2025

We all crave meals that feel luxurious and special, whether it's for a date night, a dinner party, or simply treating yourself. But too often, indulgent cooking feels intimidating or overly complicated.

This week we’re exploring effortless ways to bring decadence to your table using simple techniques and a few game-changing ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. We’re swapping notes and sharing about the creamiest, no-stir risotto, a vinaigrette that will make even salad taste like a special treat, and two of our go-to simple desserts for that special night in.

We’ve rounded up all the recipes from this week’s episode below, or tune in for more details and kitchen support!

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We hope you treat yourself to the kind of rich dishes that fill your kitchen with delicious aromas and big flavors!

RECIPE ROUND UP

Brown butter vinaigrette by Tami Weiser for The Kitchn. Make sure your lettuce comes up to room temp, as advised by Jennifer McLagan in the “Double Butter Salad” recipe from her cookbook, Fat .

Parmesan oven risotto from Smitten Kitchen, and an Instant Pot version of risotto from Our Salty Kitchen

Sheet pan roasted sausage and grapes by Sheela Prakash for The Kitchn

And Smitten Kitchen’s harvest roast chicken, olives, and grapes

Justine Doiron’s spicy tomato beans with hot honey

Garlic and lemon buttery beans from The Mediterranean Dish

Carbonara in a jar from Grubstreet

Cheese fondue night from The Kitchn

5-ingredient chocolate mousse from Nagi Maehashi (with video too!)

Silken tofu chocolate mousse from As Easy As Apple Pie

Skillet chocolate chip cookie by David Turner from King Arthur Baking