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The simple joy of vibrant beans cooked in fragrant broth with a splash of cream.

Why drink O.J. with your yogurt when you can mix it in?

This fast one-pot dinner is rich enough to comfort, but light enough that it won’t weigh you down.

This is such a sweet little dessert. As you know, I’m not one for sweet treats but this is a little pop of yumminess—perfect for dinner parties, and it won’t leave your guests rolling around on the floor with indigestion.

This hearty burrito comes together in just 22 minutes, but it's still full of flavor.

These personalized cookies are fresher and more fun than the average takeout treat.

Most store-bought lard (the traditional fat in refried beans) is nearly flavorless, unlike chicken fat, which is delicious and readily available.

Citrus segments get saucy in our play on duck à l’orange.

Frozen peas are a gift to the breakaway cook: their creamy, earthy goodness bursts with flavor, and they couldn’t be easier to store and prepare. The pesto-like tarragon emulsion, made even creamier by the addition of Greek yogurt, really brings out the best in them, and the sprinkling of pistachios on top lends a lovely toasted, nutty texture. Try them with a broiled fish fillet and a glass of grassy Sauvignon Blanc.

This side dish has it all: creamy avocado, tart orange, savory greens, zesty chutney, and crunchy toasted almonds. Serve as a salad or a side dish alongside a piece of grilled fish.

Store-bought ingredients are an easy way to spruce up old favorites, like coconut cream pie. Here, passionfruit curd lends its distinctive tropical flavor to the filling for a refreshing twist.

Tom Yum is made so many different ways that no two batches are really ever alike. Simultaneously spicy, tart, and sweet, this soup grows on you the more you eat it. Try it along with rice to cut some of the heat, or eat it throughout a meal for a welcome contrast.

As long as you’ve got frozen spinach, cream cheese, and heavy cream, you can throw this together in a flash.

This bright and fiery Haitian condiment (pronounced "pick-lees") is traditionally served with meats and fried food to balance rich flavors.

For this quick dinner, chicken gets a crisp crust thanks to a touch of cornstarch.

Tossed with crunchy pumpkin seeds and drizzled with nutty brown butter is the best way to eat roasted cauliflower.

This simple soup can be eaten hot or cold, in winter, or in summer. Many are aware of the healing benefits of carrots, mainly the antioxidant-rich carotenoids that are known to pack anticancer powers. We love them because they're a simple and delicious food. Combine them with a hefty dose of gelatin-rich bone broth, a touch of lemongrass and ginger, and you're left with a bowl of soup that beats any sugar-laden cold-pressed juice on the market.

It's hard not to love this classic Italian pasta—it's just the right mix of spicy and sweet.

These quick-cooking lamb chops make dinner feel instantly fancy.