Quick
Avo Smash
This will last for about 2 days in an airtight container, with plastic wrap pressed onto the surface of the smash to prevent oxidation. Pressing down eliminates any air pockets that might also cause the pesky brown spots.
Endive, Romaine, and Orange Salad
The ultimate date-night first course: eat it with a knife and fork or eat it with your hands. Either way it’s more fun if you share it off the same plate.
Instant Pot Hard-Boiled Eggs
Hard-boiled eggs turn out perfectly every time when steamed in a pressure cooker: always evenly cooked and easier to peel than traditional boiled eggs.
Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese
This is a creamy, cheesy, classic mac 'n' cheese you can make using your favorite new kitchen appliance!
Instant Pot Thai Coconut Clams
These Thai-inspired clams are salty, tangy, and rich from the coconut milk.
Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter, and Banana Cookies
These yummy vegan cookies are free of butter, added sugar, and even eggs—the peanut butter and applesauce hold them together. But trust me when I say you won’t miss the sugar. The sweet banana and abundance of chocolate more than make up for it.
Poached Chicken with Mushrooms and Chile
The real star of this dish is the flavorful ginger- and allspice-scented broth. Comforting anytime, it’s positively liquid gold for anyone feeling the first tingles of cold season.
Lemony Pasta With Cauliflower, Chickpeas, and Arugula
A vegetarian pasta dinner that's full of so much fresh arugula, it almost feels like eating a salad. In a good way.
Pasta Carbonara With Cabbage and Mushrooms
In this dish, you’ll sauté mushrooms and bacon until they become crispy. You’ll use bacon fat to sear the cabbage before tossing in an egg, Parmesan, and pasta.
Greek-Style Shrimp Pasta with Kale
This pasta is so packed with vegetables and shrimp that it's a complete, satiating meal—despite using half the normal serving size of noodles.
Muffin Cup Veggie Omelets
These easy omelets are great for breakfasts on the go. Wrap a couple in some parchment paper and enjoy on the road or at your desk; they can be eaten with your hands!
Beany Minestrone Soup
This soup uses refried beans as a thickener, so the resulting soup is very thick and rich without having to cook all day. Since I almost always have some leftover smashed pinto beans in my refrigerator, I decided to incorporate them into my version of this delicious soup.
Cucumber Ajat
A simple and refreshing relish for grilled meats. You can make the vinegar and sugar dressing up to six weeks ahead of time (store it in the fridge), but assemble the relish the day you plan to serve it.
Buttered Rum Hot Chocolate
Butter adds velvety texture and comforting flavor to this special-occasion cocktail, a combination of our two favorite winter warmers.
Crudités with Chile-Lime Salt
Forget dip: this zesty spiced salt wakes up any sliced raw fruit or veggie—don’t feel limited to the ones listed in the recipe.
Crispy Baby Yukon Gold Potatoes
You can’t go wrong with roasted potatoes for a holiday meal. A mix of fresh thyme and nutmeg keeps this version interesting.
Salted Buttered Pecans with Orange and Nutmeg
The orange zest and nutmeg say holiday, but you can switch up the spices as long as you keep the butter and salt.
White Negroni
Hey Lillet fans, keep open bottles in the fridge as you would with any other wine. Even though Lillet is fortified, it will still oxidize and lose flavor over time.
Polenta Cacio e Pepe
No pressure cooker? Cook it the old-fashioned way.
Parmesan-Crusted Chicken
Not to be confused with chicken Parmesan, our baked Parmesan crusted chicken is sure to please! The combination of Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, and mayonnaise provide the perfect crust for this juicy chicken dinner!