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A Second Life for Your Favorite Sauce
So you made too much pesto? Or hummus? Or yogurt sauce? Don't let it languish in the back of your fridge—just thin it out and suddenly it's salad dressing.
Taste Test: Cheesy Popcorn
Find out which bag popped to the top.
Why the Instant Pot Is My Low-Waste Secret Weapon
My Instant Pot was gathering dust...until I realized how much it could help me keep a more sustainable kitchen.
Marinated Beets With Charred Kale and Burrata
A hazelnut vinaigrette pulls this satisfying salad of seasonal root vegetables, massaged, charred kale, and creamy cheese together.
Everything You Need to Make an Unhinged Instagram Cheeseboard
If you can't beat the Instagram cheese board people at the algorithm, join them.
Frozen Ravioli Is the Trick to Quick, Easy Lasagna
Your favorite packaged ravioli is good—but it's even better when it's baked into lasagna.
The Vegetarian Tacos That Meat-Eaters Can't Resist
Step aside, carne asada. The tacos at my house are meatless, and they're magnificent.
Weekly Meal Plan: August 19–23
Pounded steak, chickpea salads, and a genius faux burrata—you may not be able to wait until Friday for the burrata.
Grilled Beet Salad With Burrata and Cherries
Tossed in oil and vinegar and topped with burrata, cherries, and olives, this recipe is an exciting new take on beet salad.
All Day Every Day Sauce
Once you’ve paired this sauce with all sorts of vegetables and proteins, reinvent it. Try adding chopped toasted nuts, minced tender herbs, spices (such as cumin, turmeric, or coriander), and/or finely chopped dried fruit (like raisins, apricots, and/or dates).
Cheesy Stuffed Tomatoes
You don’t have to use mozzarella; other fresh cheeses like ricotta, goat, or feta will work, though you might miss that stretchy molten-cheese effect.
Tomato Galette
Salting the tomatoes ahead of time and letting them release some of their liquid is essential. It will allow the tomatoes to caramelize and ensures that the bottom of the crust stays flaky.
Tomato and Parmesan Risotto
Use the smallest tomatoes you can find at the market for this dish. They’ll be extra sweet and have thin skins.
New-and-Improved Greek Salad
The method for marinating the feta in this salad is also a good trick for other fresh cheeses—try goat, mozzarella, or paneer.
Cucumber and Peach Salad with Herbs
You can use various heirloom cucumbers for this savory-sweet salad recipe; if you can find them, flaunt them.
Green Goddess Crunch Sandwich
This picnic-ready sandwich is basically a salad between two slices of bread. With an herby yogurt smear, tons of feel-good sprouts, and buttery avocado, it has major California vibes.
Why You Should Always Salt Your Tomatoes Before Baking With Them
No more soggy cobbler, pie, or quiche.
Tomato-and-Cheese Cobbler
Salting the tomatoes for 15 minutes before roasting seasons them properly and helps remove any excess liquid that could potentially waterlog the filling.
Tomato and Walnut Pesto
This pesto is a little different—the grilled tomato base brings a sweet smokiness.
The Lost Lake House Menu of Gourmet
Our latest installment of Gourmet recipes that were left behind is a menu that's perfect for right now—summery, seasonal, and casual enough to make in your flip flops.