Dairy
Chana Masala Cheese Fries
Spicy, tangy, oh-so-melty-and-ooey-gooey—these chana masala fries hit on all levels. This particular spin on chana masala leans toward vegetarian chili, with a heavy dose of tomatoes and a kick from both Kashmiri chili powder and a couple serrano chiles. Some of the chickpeas are mashed part way through cooking to achieve a thick, spoonable texture akin to Cincinnati-style chili (read: not chunky or watery). Quick tip: If you’re strapped for time, feel free to use store-bought sweet potato fries)…
Slow Cooker Balsamic Pork Roast
While the pork braises away in the slow cooker, use the oven to make creamy scalloped potatoes and the microwave to make lightening-fast steamed broccoli.
This Potato Soup Is Hiding a Cheesy Surprise
My caldo de queso brings together chunks of queso fresco, potatoes, and summer vegetables in a tomato-rich broth.
Dahi Dal (Yogurt Lentil Curry With Spinach)
Sometimes all you need is just a couple of fresh ingredients thrown into a pan of simply seasoned dal to create a warming and comforting dish. The spinach along with a little yogurt makes this soothing yet deeply delicious.
Awash in Squash? Grill Your Zucchini for This Hearty Salad
Faced with an oversupply of zucchini, I did as I often do in this situation and fired up the grill. A dressing anchored by preserved lemon paste delivers a layer of acidity that zucchini thrives upon.
Grilled Zucchini and Bulgur Salad
Charred zucchini pairs particularly well with sharp flavors; here it’s matched by the deep savory notes of preserved-lemon paste and the tang of creamy feta.
Apple-Cheddar Dutch Baby
This dish would be just as welcome on the brunch table as on the dinner table, and I wouldn’t fault you for adding a little maple syrup.
Iceberg With Dried Oregano Dressing and Creamy Sheep’s Milk Cheese
There is something really good about crunchy lettuce and a bright shallot dressing filled with the flavor of dried oregano completed by creamy feta.
An Ice Cream Dinner Party Is the Best Kind of Party
It’s time to embrace the weird and commemorate this bananas time with a banana split of an evening. So, let’s have ice cream for dinner.
Buttermilk Ice Cream
We think of this flavor as old-fashioned—in the best way possible. It evokes an earlier time, when butter was churned at home by hand. Buttermilk enhances any kind of fruit, creating an interplay of tartness and richness.
Chicken Boti Kebabs
These yogurt-marinated kebabs are infused with flavor from ginger, garlic, and spices. Pick all your fixings and tuck into the perfect bite.
The No-Cook Dinner Party of My Dreams
When you don’t want to—or literally can’t—turn on the oven, you can still put together a delicious spread.
Pomegranate-Yogurt Ice Pops
Pomegranate juice adds brilliant color and tangy flavor to these easy ice pops. Letting it freeze for a bit before stirring in the yogurt gives each pop a marbled look.
Watermelon Tomato Salad With Goat Cheese and Corn Nuts
Even though this salad is all about summery from-the-farm watermelon and tomatoes, the corn nuts make the dish. Their salt and crunch accentuate the juicy sweetness of the fruit.
For Dessert in a Snap, Make an Ice Cream Icebox Cake—Any Way You Like It
Ice cream + jam + whipped cream + cookies = the frozen treat formula you’ll be using all summer.
Chickpea-Potato Chaat Is the Low-Cook Recipe I’m Making All Summer
Potatoes and chickpeas are the perfect vehicle for soaking up salty-sweet yogurt, spicy chutneys, crispy sev, and chaat masala.
Vegetarian Muffulettas With Pickled Iceberg
These pickled iceberg leaves are a good reminder that meat isn’t always required to make a sandwich substantial and well-spiced.
Esquites con Salsa de Totopos
If you can’t eat just one totopo (tortilla chip), this is the salsa of your dreams.
High-Altitude Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies
These raspberry cheesecake brownies are tart, chocolatey, and cheesecake-filled, so stop reading and make them!