Lulu's Copycats

This Garlicky Broccoli Rabe is a real show stopper, perfect for a steakhouse-style side dish or a rustic Italian lunch. It isn’t usually made by infusing the oil with whole garlic cloves first—often the garlic …

This Braised Chicken with Tomato is a real show stopper, perfect for a warming supper when you want something more exciting than a standard casserole. It isn’t usually cooked with cinnamon sticks and cumin seeds …

This Deluxe Coffee Cake is a real show stopper, perfect for a holiday breakfast or a lazy Sunday brunch. It isn’t usually made with both buttermilk and yogurt—most recipes pick one—but we’ve used this dual-dairy …

This Roast Pork Loin with Fall Vegetable Cobbler is a real show stopper, perfect for a warming autumn supper or a rustic Sunday feast. It isn’t usually served with a savory cobbler—often it’s just roasted …

This spicy Chorizo and Polenta Lasagna is a stunning comfort food mashup as well as being gluten-free friendly. Layering creamy polenta instead of pasta sheets makes the base go incredibly soft and savory, which along …

This sophisticated Chianti Affogato is a stunning finale to a meal as well as being effortlessly elegant. Simmering the red wine with spices makes the liquid go syrupy and rich, which along with the fresh …

This aromatic Tuscan Roast Pork is a stunning centerpiece as well as being full of robust Italian flavors. Roasting the pork on a bed of fennel makes the vegetables go meltingly tender, which along with …

This Sausage Lasagna is a real show stopper, perfect for a feast where you want to impress or feed a crowd for days. It isn’t usually made with zucchini and mushrooms sautéed in garlic oil—often …

This Guinness Sundaes Recipe is a real show stopper, perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or a grown-up dinner party. It isn’t usually made with a savory stout beer—caramel is typically just sugar and cream—but we’ve …

This Corn and Poblano Lasagna is a real show stopper, perfect for a vegetarian feast or a unique Mexican-inspired dinner. It isn’t usually made with a sweet corn purée instead of a tomato-based sauce, but …