Allie Lewis Clapp

Garlic bread is one of the most useful side dishes around. It goes with everything: soup, grilled fish, lasagna-you name it. Find a homemade garlic bread recipe that you love (we're pretty confident it's this one) and you'll reach for it for family dinners, big cookouts, and, of course, whenever you make a big Italian meal. You can even cut it into small squares to serve as an appetizer with antipasti or some marinara for dipping.

Cheese loves cauliflower, and cauliflower loves cheese right back. It’s a beautiful, symbiotic relationship, and we all win. Truly, there’s something for everyone in this roasted cauliflower recipe: Kids love crispy, cheesy cauliflower—and parents love that kids love it. Meal preppers like that it reheats well. Cauliflower fans will appreciate the ease of prep, and brassica haters will be won over by this roasted cauliflower recipe’s flavor boosters—hello onion, garlic, black pepper, and thyme.

Combine cream, milk, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; add pod or add vanilla extract. Bring mixture just to a simmer, stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat. If using vanilla bean, cover; let sit 30 minutes. Whisk egg yolks and sugar in a medium bowl until pale, about 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in ½ cup warm cream mixture. Whisk yolk mixture into remaining cream mixture.