Potatoes with Tomatoes and Feta
A deeply spiced, but not spicy, Turkish potato and tomato casserole that makes a superb side dish. Serve with yogurt, lemon, and even a sprinkle of nuts.
Vegetarian
Cedar-Plank Grilled Eggplant Parmesan
A modern take on breaded and fried eggplant Parmesan builds layers of smoky, grilled eggplant, fresh basil, and creamy burrata. It’s subtle and superb.
Cilantro Peanut Chutney
A bright and herby chutney, that’s packed with garlic and lime. And it has peanuts, an unexpected ingredient that adds just a little touch of umami that won’t go unnoticed.
Homemade Caramel Sauce
This simple caramel sauce was made for weeknight cravings that desperately demand scooping something sweet by the spoonful.
Small Batch Blueberry Jam
Sometimes, you just want to make a few little jars of preserves without all the fuss of a day-long canning ordeal. We hear that—here’s the perfect place to start.
Classic Potato Salad
Pretty much exactly what you think of as quintessential potato salad—potatoes, eggs, relish, mayo, celery. Who needs bells and whistles when you have perfection?
Blueberry Lemon Bars
Like a pie in bar form, with a crisp crust and a soft, lemony, blueberry-filled center. These bars are a big hit at summer barbecues when you’re in the mood to share.
Peach Cream Tart
In this Paula Deen tart, a shortbread cookie crust cradles a sweet sour-cream custard and peach slices. A spell in the oven makes everything irresistibly golden.
Small Batch Strawberry Jam
Here’s a recipe for a small batch of strawberry jam, without all the fuss of traditional canning. Ready in less than an hour, with all the lush taste of peak strawberry season.
Chocolate Meringue Mousse Cake
A chocolate lover’s dream come true, in the form of a lightly textured, dark chocolate mousse. Not too sweet, not too rich—just right.
Spaghetti with Zucchini, Lemon, and Basil
A perfect dish for summer’s bounty of fresh zucchini, peppers, lemons, and basil. It’s also ready in half an hour. Outstanding!
Dill Dip with Potato Chips
This dip is creamy for sure, but it’s really all about the dill. Loads of fresh, green, herby dill. As much as we love potato chips, try it on everything.
Vinegar Pie Crust
This pie pastry is as easy to make as, well, pie. It’s flaky and rich but simple and plain enough to let any filling shine.
Whipped Coffee
You’ve heard about it and wondered if it’d make you #Instafamous too. We can’t guarantee that but we know that you’ll make it over and over.
Vegan Chickpea and Orzo Salad
Chock full of vegetables and healthy protein, orzo salad will save your work lunches, on-the-go dinners, and leisurely brunches by the pool.
Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble
Jammy fruit topped with a sweet topping and an unexpected acidic hit of balsamic. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, afternoon snacks, and everything in between.
Thai Chili Jam
A lovely jar of sweet, funky heat for those of you who love anything with a little extra kick. Add a little (or a lot, you spice fanatics) to anything you fancy.
Ina Garten’s Waffle Iron Hash Browns
Drag out your waffle iron and reacquaint yourself with it—then devour some of the most delectable hash browns you’ve ever had. Get ready for a diner-worthy dinner at home.
Spaghetti al Limone Amalfitano
This Italian classic is “a cook’s recipe,” which is to say, we give you all the components and how-tos that you need. You get to tweak it to your pantry and your preference.
Focaccia
Easier to shape than a boule, focaccia is the next bread you may want to master making at home. Just slice it and eat it as-is with its dimpled herb-flecked surface.
Preserved Lemon Yogurt Sauce
If you’re looking for a simple sauce, dip, and all-around condiment that you’ll use all summer long and beyond, this is it. Citrusy and creamy and packed to the hilt with fresh dill.
Jazmaz ~ Syrian Shakshuka
You may know eggs and tomatoes as shakshuka, although this cousin includes the smooth heat from chiles as well as briny black olives. This approach from Anas Atassi is in our rotation.
Spinach Falafel
Crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, and at home in a pita. That’s our fave definition of falafel. And this unconventional and healthful riff is our fave incarnation of it.
Rye Bagels
Bagels from scratch? It’s easier than you might think and a heck of a lot more rewarding than you’d ever imagine. The proof is in these chewy rye lovelies.
Cauliflower Purée with Garlic and Spices
Nigel Slater’s lovely way with everyday ingredients is showcased in this slightly glam approach that draws on both puréed and fried cauliflower along with warming spices.