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Fashionable foodie and celebrated designer Peter Som, Purist’s new contributing editor, presents his recipes for three must-try dishes.

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Crowd pleaser alert! I’ve given the traditionally sweet Monkey Bread a savory twist that’s perfect for game night, that Oscar viewing party or anytime you want to feed lots of hungry mouths. The flavors of classic Italian dish Pasta Cacio e Pepe— pecorino cheese and black pepper— are combined with p

This is truly a versatile one-pot meal pantry supper that will feed a crowd in 20 minutes. Bold flavor agents— that I always have in my fridge and pantry— like tomato paste, anchovy paste, pepper flakes, chicken stock and spicy Italian sausage come together with pasta in (literally) one pot for a sa

Little Gem Salad with Creamy Miso Peanut Dressing Peter Som

In the cooler months, I often turn to heartier fare like radicchio that give great crunch and big flavor—and this sturdier veg can stand up things like roasting and shredding. Charring the radicchio brings out some of the sweetness, which complements the delicate pear flavor. The addition of shards

The venerable and somewhat iconic (ok who are we kidding it’s pretty iconic and super old-school Americana) Waldorf Salad was created in 1893 by the chef at the Waldorf Astoria. Originally consisting of just diced red apples, celery and mayonnaise, it has since taken on a countless myriad of variati

When I was cleaning out stacks of old magazines recently, I tore out a feature on fashion designer Peter Som‘s apartment from years ago. It got me wondering when we might see it profiled again and fun

Tomato season brings us the boldest, most vibrant hues of this summer fruit, and this recipe plays up their inherent sweetness with a symphony of flavor. I’ve paired heirlooms with labneh— a Middle Eastern strained cheese similar to yogurt— which is infused with roasted garlic and preserved lemon. S

The humble cabbage gets a flavor boost with this cheesy gratin and spicy hit of Korean gochujang that brings a touch of kimchi vibes. Brushing the cabbage with mayonnaise increases the browning (and the flavor). This dish is a perfect vegetarian main along with a crusty baguette or a perfect side to