Easy
Cashew Caesar Dressing
Try this drizzled over roasted potatoes or as a sub for mayo in chicken salad.
By Claire Saffitz
Spinach Ohitashi
This deep savory dressing makes simply cooked vegetables come to life.
By Tadashi Ono and Harris Salat
Banana, Coffee, Cashew, and Cocoa Smoothie
This power-breakfast smoothie will be extra smooth if you soak the nuts and oats in water overnight; drain before proceeding.
By Claire Saffitz
Sprouted Red Lentils
Try these tossed in slaw, stirred into soup, or fried with roasted veg to make fritters.
By Claire Saffitz
Puffed Rice and Coconut Crunchies
Try these sprinkled on peanut butter toast or stirred into plain yogurt that's been seasoned with fresh lemon juice and salt.
By Claire Saffitz
Salmon Teriyaki
Luscious salmon glazed in a mixture of sake, mirin, and soy sauce.
By Tadashi Ono and Harris Salat
Salted Red Cabbage
Try this alongside a chicken cutlet, on a turkey sandwich, or thrown into a stir-fry.
By Claire Saffitz
Real-Deal Aioli
Spend some time making this, and you'll have an easy, fast way to add nuanced flavor.
By Jeremy Fox
Charred Onion Petals
Charred onions offer the best of three worlds: a slightly bitter taste (in a good way), caramelized edges, and crunchy-sweet flesh. If you want to eat them like potato chips, we won't tell.
By Jeremy Fox
Breakfast Bowl With Quinoa and Berries
Why spend all of that money on a breakfast bowl that you can easily make at home? This hearty, gluten-free bowl takes just minutes to throw together and is absolutely delicious.
By Rocco DiSpirito
Millet Tabbouleh
This fresh take on tabbouleh eliminates the bulgur entirely and uses the golden seeds of millet instead, which give a nutty, cornlike taste to the salad. (Here's how to master millet). But it's really all about the green herbs: Feel free to add too many!
By Sara DickermanPhotography by Michael Graydon Nikole Herriott
Hot White Russian
This steaming version of the classic vodka, cream, and coffee cocktail is especially appealing in winter.
3-Ingredient Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark
Make this impressive but easy bark for a holiday gathering, gift-giving, or festive snacking.
By Molly Baz
Caviar and Crème Fraîche Tartlets
It doesn't get simpler—or more elegant—than crème fraîche and caviar tartlets alongside a glass of sparkling wine.
By Union Square Events
Roasted Apricot Chicken With Mint and Sage Butternut Squash
The leftovers from this wholesome, spiced-up chicken dinner are just as good as the meal itself.
By Katherine & Ryan Harvey
Salted Coconut Granola
Coconut oil adds an extra punch of coconut flavor, while an egg white adds extra crunch to this granola.
By Anna Stockwell
Smoked Salmon Rillettes
We've made this classic French spread even easier by using smoked salmon in place of the more traditional poached fish.
By Katherine Sacks
Sautéed Collard Greens with Slab Bacon
Crisp and juicy pieces of slab bacon and just the right hit of red wine vinegar bring the perfect tangy-porky balance to these slow-cooked Southern greens.
By Blue Smoke
Cornbread
We included this simple, delicious cornbread to stuff the Cornbread-Stuffed Roasted Squash, but you may find yourself making it again to serve along with your favorite soup or chili.
By Jodi Berg