Food Processor
Hummus with Spiced Summer Squash and Lamb
Herby cumin-spiced lamb and squash over a bed of creamy hummus makes for a delicious and simple dinner. Serve it with lots of toasted pita for scooping everything up.
Tomato and Walnut Pesto
This pesto is a little different—the grilled tomato base brings a sweet smokiness.
Pecan Bourbon Baklava
Honey-bourbon syrup is the star of this baklava. Serve it with fresh cherries and vanilla ice cream for a decadent summer dessert.
Meme’s Coconut Rice Pudding Pie
This chilled rice pudding pie is adapted from the popular dessert at MeMe’s Diner in Brooklyn, NY.
Pasta With Clams, Corn, and Basil Pesto
Other quick-cooking shellfish, such as mussels or medium shelled shrimp, can be substituted for the clams, but you might need an extra splash of pasta water to loosen the sauce.
White Peach and Bourbon Vanilla Ice-Cream
No ice cream machine needed for this boozy summer treat.
Grilled Shrimp with Turmeric Mojo Sauce
To keep shrimp tender, don’t let them sit in the marinade for too long before grilling. The acid in the citrus will start to firm up and cook the flesh.
Grilled Chicken Skewers With Toum
Put the chicken in this lemony, garlic-loaded marinade now so you can make kebabs as soon as the weekend rolls around.
Muhammara
This vibrant dip of toasted walnuts and roasted red peppers pairs perfectly well with fresh pita bread.
Smoky Eggplant Dip
If you don’t have a grill or a gas stovetop, you can broil the eggplants in the oven, turning occasionally, until charred and tender.
Big-Batch Pancake and Waffle Mix
With this pancake and waffle dry mix on hand, all you need to do is whisk in eggs and milk for a complete batter ready for any busy morning.
Crispy Skin Chicken With Dill and Garlic Sauce
Quickly shallow-frying chicken halves locks in their juices and yields crispy, golden-brown skin. Serve them with garlicky potatoes, fried shallots, and dill.
Saffron Breakfast Kheer
There is little more nourishing than milk and rice together—easy to eat and cleansing in the best possible sense of the word. Make a double batch and reheat it with a little extra milk on the following days.
Grain Bowl With Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Composed of four elements—vegetables, a grain, a protein, and a sauce—grain bowls like this one are simple, nutrient-dense, and very pretty to serve.
Food Processor Butter
Transforming cream into butter is one of the most satisfying acts of kitchen alchemy you can perform, and it comes with the bonus of controlling exactly how your butter will taste.
Coconut Shrimp with Pineapple Herb Dipping Sauce
Serve baked, coconut-crusted shrimp with a bright dipping sauce for an appetizer that'll please a whole host of palates.
Sunny Side Burger with Salsa Verde
What’s better than a griddled burger with the crispiest exterior? One that comes sandwiched between a vibrant tomatillo salsa and topped with a runny fried egg.
Brussels Sprout Tacos with Spicy Peanut Butter
Cooked and raw brussels sprouts are matched with a rich umami dressing and a spicy nutty sauce in this surprising but winning taco.
Parsnip Skordalia
This riff on the Greek classic swaps out potatoes for parsnips, which gives the dip a touch of sweetness that pairs well with the feta and chiles.
Raw Caramel Peanut Crunch Bars
Combine puréed dates, peanut butter, and puffed rice into these no-cook treats and gloss with a generous coating of chocolate for a (healthier-than-store-bought) candy bar whenever a craving strikes.