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A Sunday Feast You'll Dream About All Week Long
Take your time with this menu: Over the course of a weekend, you'll whip up a braised pork feast with all the fixings—plus a luscious pear cake for dessert.
By Cal PeternellPhotography by Andrew Purcell
Andrew Purcell, food styling by Carrie Purcell, prop styling by Sarah Cave1/6Olive-Oil Toasts with Greens, Pine Nuts, and Raisins
The secret to making these toasts perfectly crunchy? Starting with slightly stale bread.
Photo by Andrew Purcell, prop styling by Sarah Cave, and food styling by Carrie Purcell2/6Three-Day, Twice-Cooked Pork Roast with Fried-Herb Salsa Verde
Yes, it takes three days. But this impressive main is actually fairly hands-off.
Photo by Andrew Purcell, prop styling by Sarah Cave, and food styling by Carrie Purcell3/6Green Salad with Radishes and Creamy Mustard Dressing
Cooked egg yolks give this dressing its signature creaminess.
Andrew Purcell, food styling by Carrie Purcell, prop styling by Sarah Cave4/6Cannellini Beans with Sweet Paprika and Garlic
Stirring a sofrito of sauteed onions into the beans after they've cooked intensifies their savory depth.
Andrew Purcell, food styling by Carrie Purcell, prop styling by Sarah Cave5/6Roasted Carrots and Parsnips with Citrus Butter
Pretty much any root vegetable will taste delicious when roasted and topped with a bright, citrus-infused butter.
Photo by Andrew Purcell, prop styling by Sarah Cave, and food styling by Carrie Purcell6/6Pear and Walnut Upside-Down Cake with Whipped Crème Fraîche
Making your own crème fraîche isn't necessary for this cake—but it does take it next-level.

Go ahead, stay in bed—you can make this menu in your sleep.
Diana Yen

Buttery steaks. Crispy potatoes. No expense account needed.
Diana Yen

Making a delicious soup is easy. Put a big ol' pot of seafood on the stove, light the burner, and follow Food Editor Rhoda Boone's simple tips.
Rhoda Boone
Like airy lemon chiffon cake and a Cadbury egg–inspired tart.
Like lemony risotto and tandoori-style cauliflower.
A why-didn't-I-think-of-that technique takes this classic from great to greater.
All pizza toppings welcome, especially pickled peppers, olives, maybe an anchovy or 10.
Use this classic lemon curd on scones, in yogurt, or between layers of meringue.
Crispy, Parmesan-crusted cutlets make this spring dish sing.
You’ll enjoy this dish here, there, and everywhere.
Every salad should have pita chips.
Not stuffed shells. But not not stuffed shells either.