Deb Perelman is a person of many talents—she’s a serious home cook, photographer, and blogger behind the famed Smitten Kitchen. Around since 2006, this successful blog shares so many approachable, unfussy recipes. Perelman is also a New York Times bestselling author. She’s written three cookbooks, including Smitten Kitchen Keepers, The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook, and Smitten Kitchen Every Day. As a self-taught cook, Perelman’s recipes are reliable and comforting, ones you’ll turn to again and again.

Fortunately, Epicurious has an archive of these delights. For a deeply cozy dinner, make this one-pot wonder: Crispy chicken thighs are nestled into jammy leeks and rice, and topped with a briny salsa verde. Or try this quick Sichuan-inspired stir-fry made with blistered asparagus and crispy pork. A side of chili crisp is a requirement. If you need a fantastic sweet, Perelman’s got you covered. Make this summery Strawberry-Granola Crisp or whimsical swirled cake—as one reader reports, the latter is “the best” marble Bundt they’ve ever tried. Explore more of Perelman’s recipes below.