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The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Kale and Walnut Pesto

Substitute pine nuts for the walnuts if you'd like. To serve with pasta, stir in ½ cup pasta cooking liquid to the pesto until smooth and toss to coat, or serve as a topping for chicken.

Shrimp with Chile and Mint

Serve these spicy shrimp over greens or on their own as a pre-dinner snack.

Thai Chicken Soup

Loosely based on Tom Kha Gai, Thai chicken soup recipe comes together in under an hour with easy to find ingredients.

Watermelon Limeade

Watermelon's natural sweetness gets a little boost from agave syrup instead of refined sugar in this refreshing summer beverage.

Sea Bass with Cherry Tomatoes

When cherry tomatoes are broiled in the oven, they burst and create their own fresh sauce for this simple sea bass recipe.

Tomato Frittata

This frittata is lightened by using only half the egg yolks of traditional recipes.

Banana and Blueberry “Ice Cream”

Banana's naturally creamy texture gives this dairy-free frozen treat its delightful consistency.

Open-Face Sausage and Peppers Sandwiches

Use your favorite low-fat turkey or chicken sausage in this slimmed-down version of the Italian sandwich classic.

Caponata

This caponata can be served warm or at room temperature. This recipe makes for a great appetizer—spread on toasted baguette slices.