Quick
Stir-Fried Udon Noodles With Pork and Scallions
The secret to making these gingery sesame noodles super-satisfying: When sautéing the ground pork, don’t break it up too much—big, chunky pieces really make the final dish.
Pickled Hot Chiles
The vinegary brine will soften and sweeten the chiles, and in return, the chiles will infuse the vinegar, creating a balanced, spicy, and acidic ingredient for your next vinaigrette.
Little Wedge Salad With Sour Cream Dressing
We KonMari'd the classic wedge, got rid of all the extraneous ingredients, and ended up with a salad that sparks joy: crunchy iceberg and a rich, tangy dressing.
Ice Water Salad
Set yourself up for a stunning salad by using a mix of multicolored root vegetables, or keep it monochromatic if there’s a single standout at the market.
Everyday Greens Salad
This salad is at its most dramatic—and most delicious—with a variety of leaves, some mild and large (butter, Bibb, Little Gem), some spicy and small (like arugula).
Garlicky Panko Toasties
Because they’re little, light, and fluffy, these crumbs are the perfect topper for delicate salads.
Sesame Salt
Gomasio is the nutty, toasty Japanese wonder condiment we’re sprinkling on everything: salads, of course, but also roasted vegetables, seared fish, and even buttered toast.
Braised Leeks, Peas, and Lettuce
When you warm lettuce in butter and wine it gets velvety and rich—a perfect foil to the pop of sweet peas. Serve this spooned over quiche for brunch.
Deconstructed Chicken Caesar Salad
This go-to meal, ready in less than 20 minutes, has all the elements of a classic chicken Caesar salad—but instead of tossing them together, we celebrate each on its own.
PB&J Smoothie
Frozen berries, a dollop of peanut butter, and almond milk—plus a banana for creaminess and vanilla protein powder—blend into a delicious smoothie reminiscent of your favorite childhood lunchtime treat.
Big-Batch Hard-Boiled Eggs
If you’re trying to meal prep for the week or cook a large number of eggs at the same time, steaming yields the most consistent, perfectly jammy results.
Rigatoni With Easy Vodka Sauce
Lucky for you, you probably have most of the ingredients for this luscious tomato-packed sauce in your kitchen right now.
Sweet Potatoes with Spiced Lamb and Mushrooms
Steam halved sweet potatoes in the time it takes to sauté mushrooms and ground lamb with a heap of fragrant spices for this satisfying weeknight dinner.
Chicken Soup with Caramelized Ginger
A feel-good classic with a new lease on life, this sinus-clearing broth starts with ginger softened in savory caramel. Soy sauce, garlic, and chiles bring even more flavor and a little bit of heat.
Pasta with Broccolini, Brown Butter, and Sage
Fragrant sage combines with butter and Parmesan to create a luscious sauce, which complements the crunchy broccolini in this quick and easy pasta.
Matcha Almond Thumbprint Cookies
Gloss the tops of these egg- and dairy-free almond cookies with an earthy-sweet green tea frosting.
Coconut Curried Vegetable Stew
This hearty vegetarian stew comes together in under 30 minutes.
Chopped BLT Salad
Skip the bread and simply toss your favorite sandwich ingredients into a big bowl for a refreshing lunch with a savory, bacon-y crunch.
Lemony Salmon and Spiced Chickpeas
This quick salmon dish, flavored with a garlicky za’atar dressing, proves that meals are better in bowl form. Add radishes, chickpeas, and arugula, then drizzle the dressing over it all.
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.