You too can make this pizza at home. [Photo: J. Kenji Lopez-Alt]

New York Pizza at Home: While it may seem like you can only get those thin, cheesy New York slices in the city, it's possible to create them at home, as J. Kenji Lopez-Alt shows us.

Edible Matchsticks: Fortunately not made out of wood, Allumettes (matchsticks in French) get their match-like qualities from pizza dough. Infused with a little olive oil and Parmegiano Reggiano, these "better-than-breadsticks" puff pastries are great for snacking on or dipping in soups.

German Apple Pancakes: This German breakfast staple, unlike its American griddled flapjack cousin, is baked in a pie dish. An easy brunch meal that takes advantage of the abundance of perfectly ripe fall apples.

At-Home Pizza: Taken from Brooklyn Kitchen's at-home pizzamaking class, this simple pizza dough recipe from the folks at Roberta's in New York couldn't be easier. Even a mixer is optional, as the batch is small enough to mix by hand.

Stir Fried Cheese: It's the main component of Kadhai Paneer, an easy-to-make Indian dish of fried paneer and pepper strips covered in a delicious tomato gravy. Don't forget the secret ingredient, fenugreek, which adds a bittersweet and luxurious edge to this otherwise homey entree.

Celery Parmesan Salad: Celery, lemons, Parmesan, anchovies, and some soak time are all that's needed for this simple, no-frills salad to take shape. Perfect for when you're running low on time as well as ingredients.