Paula Disbrowe's answer to a better grain salads this summer is fresh vegetables and smoked grains.…

Sheet pan-sizzled steak, sliced onion, peppers, and mushrooms are topped with two cheeses and stuffed into soft sandwich rolls…

This sweet salad is filled with chopped apples, grapes, celery, and walnuts…

Juicy honey mustard pork tenderloin, tender green beans, and baby potatoes cook together for an easy sheet pan dinner.…

Juicy pan fried shrimp burgers served with a tangy Creole sauce.…

adore simplicity and I think restraint, especially when it comes to cooking, is one of the most elegant things to practice. I haven’t always been this way. True story: I am a recovered snob. When I …

Get ready to grab your largest serving spoon to scoop up generous portions of seasoned chicken and creamy rice and vegetables…

The iconic Philly cheesesteak sandwich is given the pull-apart slider treatment, complete with a double layer of cheese, tender sautéed onions and peppers, and thinly sliced beef.…

For me, every rich and creamy bite of RO*TEL and VELVEETA Queso dip is oozing with nostalgia. Just one dunk transports me back to my childhood self, a gangly thing with a never-ending appetite. Years …

All the classic flavors of stuffed cabbage rolls stewed together into an easy, filling soup…

Buttery roasted center-cut cabbage steaks with fresh herbs and toasted nuts…

This classic Cuban soup is rich with garlic, oregano, and cumin, and brightened with a few generous splashes of cider vinegar.…

Ina's take on a classic '80s dinner party main in which chicken is marinated with prunes, vinegar, olives, capers, and garlic for a sweet, briny dish.…

when the dimmer seasons turn you inward toward big pots of braising things or simmering batches of slow-cooker meals, match those recipes with a sturdy side dish that won’t cower behind their homey …

This crowd-pleasing dish is packed with heat, herbs and spices, and a few unexpected ingredients — like ketchup, mustard, and New Zealand sharp cheddar cheese.…

One bite into this ultra-hearty slow cooker chili and you just might question if it's really vegan after all.…

All the flavors of the classic dish without the fussiness…

Quick-cooking shrimp make for easy weeknight meals, plus their mild flavor makes them incredibly versatile so that you don’t ever have to get bored. I always have a few bags in the freezer — I hon…

An easy recipe for classic split pea soup flavored with thyme and a smoked ham hock, with the option to make it vegetarian.…

Thick fillets of fresh cod are coated in a light breading and pan-fried before being topped with tartar sauce and slaw for a sandwich that rivals any fast food version.…

Classic stuffed bell peppers overflowing with ground meat, rice, tomatoes, and cheese. …

A zesty, creamy dip perfect for taking out on the high seas or sitting by the pool —no cooking required.…

Pineapple and coconut give this creamy and refreshing whipped lemonade tropical vacation vibes. …

Cabbage, bacon, and spices join forces for a quick and easy side dish that will forever change the way you think about cabbage.…

A buttery crumb and crackly crust makes this showstopping cake incredibly hard to resist.…

A refreshing combination of fresh watermelon juice, vodka, lime, and agave with a Tajín rim makes for the ultimate summer sipper.…

Make this easy corn casserole with fresh or frozen corn kernels.…

We cracked the code for the best, creamiest risotto.…

A quick kale salad with shredded cabbage, apple cider-mustard vinaigrette, and a savory crunchy topping…

The dish we’ve come to know as warm spinach salad — greens tossed with a hot bacon dressing — wasn’t really a salad at all, to hear the black cookbook authors tell it through the years. Survey…

This light and fresh winter salad is filled with tender shrimp, juicy grapefruit, and creamy slices of avocado…

Here are some thoughts, tips, and directions to help you turn your side salad into the most delicious part of the meal.…

Layer crunchy greens, sweet date-pickled onions, and crisp fried shallots up to a full day in advance for the ultimate holiday salad.…

This TikTok-famous salad with black beans, chopped vegetables, and a citrusy jalapeño dressing gets even better as it sits.…

This easy salad is perfect as a quick side dish any day of the week.…

ince we’ve been without the use of our stove for awhile now, Spring is a much welcomed season. We’ve been able to bust out the grill and have used it for almost all of our cooking needs. One of ou…

The best thing to do with that forgotten celery bunch in your crisper (you know the one!)…

Can we all agree that green bean fries are a modern miracle? I love a zucchini stick as much as anyone, but I love a green bean even more, and am sincerely thrilled that this trend has made its way in…

These easy frozen peanut butter bars combine a chocolate cookie crust with a fluffy peanut butter filing for a simple no-bake treat everyone will love.…

With just 4 ingredients, this Hawaiian pork is so tender and delicious.…

These hearty breakfast burritos are stuffed with fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy hash browns, pork sausage, and a special spicy creamy sauce.…

Eggs are my go-to breakfast, and though I often eat quickly fried eggs with just a slice of sprouted grain toast, this scramble is actually my favorite way to have them. I also eat eggs more often whe…

Green beans with bacon get a glow-up.…

This creamy and refreshing summer drink is part cherry limeade, part milkshake, and 100% delicious.…

It's about time to think of ripe green tomatoes as dessert fruit. They are tart and firm and take on flavors really well.…

A saucy combination of cheese and fried carbs with obligatory crudités for freshness, these fries encapsulate the key components of a game day spread into one dish.…

It turns out you don't even need your oven to make an extraordinary roast chicken…

A classic cocktail with three varieties of rum balanced with fruit juice and warm spices.…

Homemade green goddess dressing with farm fresh herbs, fresh lemon juice and avocado will have you feeling like a goddess in no time.…

This make-ahead dessert tastes just like an ice cream sundae in seven sweet layers…

way back in college, green bean casserole was my signature dish, canned cream of mushroom and all. (And to think, I actually considered myself quite the gourmet.) Even though my culinary repertoire ha…

Super-easy and delicious way to make tender shredded or sliced pork shoulder in the Instant Pot.…

I’ve only cooked for a really big crowd (a hundred people or more) a few times, but I’ve learned the hard way that one of the keys to success has less to do with the cooking techniques and more to…

This casserole, the beloved green bean casserole invented in the Campbell’s Soup corporate test kitchen, is over 50 years old and sorely in need of an update. Sorry, Campbell’s (and Del Monte, and…

This homemade relish is packed with sweet, vinegary, spicy flavor, and is delicious piled onto just about any sandwich or roasted meat you're serving up this summer.…

This velvety cheese dip pairs perfectly with soft pretzel bites.…

Everything you love about spaghetti and meatballs made so much easier in this one-pot, no-chop dinner.…

A cool, creamy no-bake dessert inspired by the soda fountain classic, with a buttery graham cracker crust and fluffy whipped cream topping.…

Brown sugar-sweetened apples baked under a pastry crust that's been broken into syrup-coated pieces.…

Roasted Brussels sprouts get leveled up with chili crisp, panko, and Parm.…

Toss roasted broccoli with Caesar dressing, then shower it with toasted breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese for the ultimate side dish.…

Toss roasted carrots in a sticky honey-garlic glaze and you have the best side dish ever.…

Fresh green beans are stir-fried until blistered, then tossed with tangy pickled shallots and topped with crunchy, salty breadcrumbs…

Ilove taking the flavors and ingredients from foods I’ve eaten while traveling and pulling them into my weekly meals. This veggie burger takes inspiration from around the world — green curry paste…

Your new favorite Southern casserole.…

My mother-in-law, a wonderful all-around cook, is especially known for her salads. While the ingredients vary a little each time she tosses one together, over time I’ve started to notice several top…

Move over kale salads. Collard greens are having a moment.…

It’s a classic for a reason.…

When developing recipes for The Kitchn, it’s easy to focus on main dishes and ignore the simplest side salads and sautéed greens, thinking they are too slight, too basic to mention in any detail. B…

This time of year in the Pacific Northwest, we can use all the color we can get. I know many of you live in regions that are quite dark too. It still astounds me to look up before 5:00 p.m. and feel i…

Tender, bite-sized pieces of chicken flavored with garlic and a generous shower of nutty Parmesan.…

This one-pan dinner has it all: tender chicken, a sun-dried tomato cream sauce, and a 30-minute cook time.…

e tend to spend a whole lot of time thinking about what to make for dinner — far more than we do for breakfast or lunch — but it’s a meal just like the rest. Sometimes, that overthinking isn’t…

This pasta salad has it all: tender macaroni, genereous pieces of tuna, crisp celery, peppers, and red onions, finished with a tangy, peppery, creamy yogurt dressing…

Dinner is always infinitely more exciting when there are biscuits. Flaky, buttermilk, or drop, I don’t really care — just bring home the biscuits! Taking the time to work with cold butter and roll…

Every cook needs a foolproof biscuit recipe. This version is just that, along with a welcome addition of yogurt, fresh herbs and black pepper.…

This lighter take on macaroni and cheese packs in the veggies and wraps it all up in a creamy Greek yogurt-goat cheese sauce.…

On the nights I'm craving salad for dinner but also want a meal that's warm & comforting, these BBQ tofu & roasted vegetable bowls hit the spot.…

How to make flavorful, spicy, Peurvian-style chicken at home with creamy, cilantro-based green sauce.…

Weeknight-friendly sweet potatoes stuffed with chipotle black beans, avocado, cilantro, and chipotle yogurt.…

This easy dip is made with a blend of whipped cream cheese, sour cream, Greek yogurt, and lots of fresh dill.…

This vegetarian take on tuna salad is made with a base of hearty chickpeas and crunchy vegetables. The real heroes, however, are the gut-friendly fermented pickles and creamy Greek yogurt.…

These gut-friendly breakfast bowls are loaded with whole grains, sautéed greens, a yolky egg, creamy yogurt, avocado, and plenty of tangy kraut to grace every bite…

A step-by-step guide to making the very best classic lemon poppy seed muffins…

This vegetarian white bean chili is a warm weather rendition of a cold weather classic…

Freezer-friendly peach pie smoothie packs you can prep on the weekend and make all throughout the week.…

Freezer-friendly blueberry-banana smoothie packs you can prep on the weekend and make all throughout the week…

Freezer-friendly strawberry-mango smoothie packs you can prep on the weekend and make all throughout the week.…

These breakfast hand pies, almost like miniature calzones, are filled with scrambled eggs and scallions, then topped with everything bagel seasoning.…

How to make crispy, oven-baked eggplant fries with a super-simple breading and a creamy interior…

Classic chicken salad with toasted pecans and juicy red grapes…

This recipe is everything you love about classic ground beef tacos baked into an easy casserole, then topped with lettuce, tomato, and shredded cheddar…

You'll want to start every summer morning with this thirst-quenching smoothie…

Quick and easy gluten-free banana oat bars that are sweetened with dates, studded with walnuts, and finished with a honey yogurt glaze.…

Grapes shouldn’t work, but they really, really do…

It's everything you love about that classic sandwich in the ultimate summer side…

Creamy vanilla yogurt, ripe berries, and crunchy granola clusters are layered in an easy, grab-and-go jar.…

Mixed with ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and warm spices, this classic recipe is a winter staple…

t’s amazing what a few flavorful ingredients can do when it comes to getting out of a breakfast rut. Greek yogurt, garlic, and greens come together to give these scrambled eggs a tasty (and healthy)…

f it’s a classic deviled egg you’re looking for, you best keep on moving. There’s no mayonnaise or mustard here, and we haven’t even bothered with any fancy piping. What we do have, though, is…

I love hosting my friends for special occasions, whether for birthdays or simple rooftop hangs. When designing the menu, I often need to remember the importance of simple salads. Sure, grilled pork be…

Crispy outside + ultra-creamy inside = your new signature sweet potato…

Pour it over everything.…

Like the boxed stuff, but so much better. This is the only stuffing recipe you'll need on Thanksgiving — or any day…

Because turkeys cook twice as fast as deep-fried (than when traditionally roasted), you will never eat juicier, tender meat wrapped with delicous crackling skin…

Learn how and why you should put your holiday honey-glazed ham in the slow cooker…

Everything you love about twice-baked potatoes, only way easier…

The most delicious holiday centerpiece you can serve…

Honey butter and a crunchy spiced sugar coating makes this the very best holiday-worthy ham…

The best sweet and tangy 5-ingredient glaze for a holiday-worthy ham.…

This homestyle white gravy is quick to make and tastes delicious on everything from biscuits to country fried steak.…

hen you’ve wrapped up a busy workday and are just starting to think about what to serve for dinner, look no further than the most humble of baking equipment you have in your kitchen, the sheet pan. …

Quick-cooking orzo and frozen broccoli make this fast and fancy dinner a breeze to pull off, and ranch seasoning means dinner is guaranteed to be packed with flavor.…

Now that summer is in full swing, preparing dinner on the grill most nights is practically a given. If you’ve got burgers and hot dogs on repeat right now, you’re probably itching for a little ins…

Even if it feels like summer will never end, fall is quickly approaching. Come September, temperatures will start to drop and apples will suddenly be abundant. What better way to celebrate this fall f…

This DIY crunchy, spicy, juicy fried chicken sandwich tastes even better than the deep-fried fast-food versions…

This creamy mashed turnips recipe will make a believer out of anyone skeptical of the root veggie.…

Citrus and figs amp up this bursting-with-flavor cranberry sauce…

This flavor-packed chicken stew recipe rivals even the heartiest beef stew.…

The holiday season is all about leaning into decadence, but it’s famously short on time. Between happy hours, cookie exchanges, and dinner parties, it’s hard to find a whole afternoon to bake up a…

Warm, creamy, cheesy, and 100% ready to be dipped, this irresistible baked corn dip won’t last long out of the oven…

This easy, cheesy potato casserole can be assembled a day in advance…

Fall-off-the-bone short ribs in less than two hours from start to finish, thanks to the Instant Pot…

For a bright morning muffin, whip up this batch in less than an hour…

This tall loaf is full of plump blueberries and lemon zest, and crowned with lemon icing…

In this make-ahead meal, Coca-Cola adds a tangy sweetness while tenderizing the meat…

The classic pie in bar form — perfect for picnics or potlucks…

Broccoli tossed with a creamy cheddar cheese sauce is an easy side dish the whole family will love…

These muffins have a hearty dose of rolled oats, but you'd never know eating them because they're super plush and tender witth blueberries for some sweetness.…

Instead of making béchamel, store-bought Boursin cheese acts as the sauce, melting into the sausage and kale, making it the perfect backdrop for the garlic and herbs.…

An easy-assembly, crowd-feeding breakfast casserole loaded with the works: cheddar cheese, diced ham, bell pepper, shredded potatoes, and eggs.…

tuna salad, you’ve got to make this tuna pasta salad. This version checks all the boxes, plus it’s easy to mix together with a few basic ingredients. Here, bowtie pasta is tossed with a light and…

Caesar salad, you’re going to fall hard for this creamy Caesar pasta salad. Inspired by the beloved salad, tendrils of spiral pasta are partnered with bite-size pieces of juicy chicken breast, crisp…

True to its name, this pasta salad is tossed together with creamy Caesar dressing. Take your pick between using your favorite bottled Caesar salad dressing or make a batch of homemade Caesar dressing.…

Chicken thighs are my weeknight dinner staple, and for good reason — they’re flavorful, incredibly versatile, and easy to cook. Compared to lean chicken breasts, chicken thighs are less likely to …

This pretty fruit-topped treat is glazed with a cinnamon caramel and comes together in an hour.…

In the South they say that for every bite of turnip green you take, you open yourself to more financial properity in the New Year.…

A combination of tofu and vital wheat gluten to achieve a hearty, meat-like texture perfect for a delicious plant-based take on wings…

Meatballs and frozen veggies from Costco make this a speedy sheet-pan dinner with little-to-no prep.…

This pie gives you a tart, fruity raspberry filling and crumbly streusel filling, all on the flakiest pie crust.…

All you need to make the perfect appetizer is two simple ingredients…

Who needs bread when you can make breakfast sandwiches with crispy potato planks instead?…

You only need four ingredients for this summer dessert: blueberry pie filling, cake mix, butter, and fresh or frozen blueberries.…

A delicious mayonnaise-based shrimp salad that you can serve over toast, on a bed of salad greens, or on a buttered roll for a quick, satisfying summer meal.…

Pan-fried gnocchi joins tender eggplant, melty mozzarella, and marinara in this saucy skillet dinner…

Rub skin-on chicken thighs in a combination of mayonnaise and onion soup mix for a simple chicken dinner full of crunch and tangy flavor.…

You only need 20 minutes to make this veggie-packed weeknight pasta…

This ultra cozy soup uses up every last piece of a rotisserie chicken…

Ditch the big pot and cook everything quickly in a skillet instead…

It’s all about the crunchy toppings.…

It’s so good, you’ll be eating this straight from the bowl all summer long.…

It rivals a classic burger.…

So good, you’ll eat it straight from the bowl.…

It’s shrimply delicious…

This one-pan dinner with sausage, corn, and zucchini packs in a ton of flavor…

The combination of banana, strawberry and pineapple is so refreshing and delightfully sweet.…

Shrimply delicious.…

Impress everyone with this easy dinner of seared skirt steak with scallion butter and crunchy Napa cabbage slaw.…

It’s all about the dressing.…

Fluffy white rice simmered with garlic, onion, peas, and carrots, then finished with butter.…

Tender green beans in a creamy sauce and crispy fried onions served straight from the slow cooker.…

It’s shrimply the best.…

The slow cooker does all the work…

Creamy sweet potato filling + crunchy pecan topping = the surprise hit at Thanksgiving.…

It's impossible not to go back for seconds of this creamy one-pan chicken and rice dinner…

This creamy chicken casserole has a flavor as big as Texas.…

Use your favorite store-bought meatballs for this easy dump dinner inspired by Mississippi pot roast.…

This viral recipe features smoked sausage, potatoes, and green beans, and comes together easily in the slow cooker.…

Tender golden potatoes layered with a savory cabbage and leek mixture smothered in a velvety, Irish cheddar sauce, baked into golden potato perfection.…

Tortellini gets the “marry me” treatment in this one-pot dinner with a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce and spinach.…

A rich, sausage-studded hash brown casserole for all your holiday mornings made entirely in the slow cooker.…

There’s something that causes us to lean towards hearty fare when it comes to campfire cooking. Maybe it’s the smell of the great outdoors or our innate survival skills setting in, but whatever is…

This retro casserole tastes kinda like potato mac and cheese. (We guarantee they'll haunt you for life!)…

Ithink my first chef crush was on Chef Boyardee. No joke. How could one man get such deliciousness into a tiny, convenient can? And it was tasty every single time I popped that metal lid. Naturally, w…

Here’s a Miracle Meal perfect for the weekend after Thanksgiving, when you can’t possibly eat another turkey sandwich but you’ve still got some lingering leftovers in the fridge. This skillet mo…

The classic marshmallow and cereal treat get a chocolate and vanilla cookie makeover.…

No-bake, gluten-free, vegan coconut snowball cookies that are quick to assemble.…

Who doesn’t love a scoop of creamy marshmallow fluff, sandwiched between two sweet-and-salty peanut butter cookies? It’s a simple treat that feels perfectly nostalgic. What if I told you that I wa…

These chewy, chocolate-y brownies are made with just 5 ingredients, and also happen to be vegan.…

rom the filling to the whipped topping to the pie crust, coconut in its various forms makes an incredibly decadent vegan pie a reality. Neither the layer of banana slices hidden underneath a silky cho…

there’s a secret I’ve been fostering for quite some time now. I love vegan cupcakes — even more than “regular” cupcakes. Their flavor is intense, pure, and did I mention there’s none of th…

Abaked cookie that’s gluten-free and vegan, made without refined sugar and fantastically soft, chewy, and delicious? I wasn’t sure it was possible, but after a whole lot of tinkering (and a little…

After a big day at work or school, I still love sitting down to a small plate of cookies and milk. Throughout the years, I’ve tried a variety of cookies (food writer “research”), and milks of al…

A step-by-step recipe for making a classic German chocolate cake, complete with a gooey coconut-pecan filling and a creamy chocolate frosting.…

cookie dough is somewhat of a siren song in my life. It calls and beckons to me, singing its sweet melody of ooey-gooey comfort. It lures me in. I grab a spoon. Powerless. The next thing you know, the…

am biased because I love scones. And I can’t seem to get enough grapefruit or citrus lately so these are a win/win as far as I’m concerned. But I think even non-scone folks will appreciate the oat…

This quick, easy breakfast takes a dessert classic and lightens it up for the morning with yogurt and jam…

Yogurt bark is the most fun you'll have eating yogurt for breakfast. Topped with grapes and clusters of granola, it's like a sheet pan parfait.…

A recipe for yogurt breakfast popsicles sweetened with roasted bananas and flavored with peanut butter.…

A recipe for wholesome chocolate breakfast cookies filled with grated zucchini and oats and made with Greek yogurt.…

Turn fresh green beans into crisp and dill-flavored quick pickles…

Salsa chicken is the kind of dinner that proves a great shortcut can deliver big flavor. A good jar of salsa does most of the work here, turning simple chicken breasts into a saucy, flavorful bake wit…

Sancocho is a soup made throughout Latin America and the Caribbean with meat, root vegetables, fresh sofrito (an aromatic Puerto Rican seasoning blend), and seasoned with sazón seasoning and an adobo…

I braise the brisket in some nostalgic ingredients like Coca-Cola and ketchup (stay with me), and add less-traditional ingredients like soy sauce to round out the flavor profile for that classic tangy…

A classic Frito pie is made with 2-ounce Fritos bags placed in paper french fry boats. The bags are split down the middle and cinched open to reveal the chips. Chili (often beef and bean) is ladled on…

Whilst the U.K. doesn’t have quite the same obsessive rhapsody over pumpkins as our U.S. cousins, as fall deepens and Halloween (my birthday!) approaches so does the pumpkin-cooking frenzy — soups…

As an avid grain-eater, I am always looking for ways to diversify my side dishes — and curried fonio is one of my favorites. The gluten-free super-grain native to West Africa is the perfect vehicle …

Fattah is built with layers of toasted pita bread, rice, broth, and meat, and relative to how impressive and satisfying it is, is easy to make. While this way of cooking fattah is traditional to Egypt…

Making this gumbo is a labor of love. Standing over the pot stirring and coaxing the butter and flour until they turn into a smooth, chocolate-colored paste is a moving meditation. Wilting the greens …

Chiles rellenos, which translates to “stuffed chile,” is one of Mexico’s most beloved dishes. With ties to Puebla, chiles rellenos can be made with poblano chiles, hatch chiles, Anaheim, or pasi…

These empanadas are made with a mixture of corn, beans and squash — a marriage that’s traditionally known as “The Three Sisters.” When I lived in Colorado, there were a number of Tex-Mex resta…

One might not expect a meatless tortilla soup to be very hearty, yet this is actually quite satisfying without animal, or even soy, protein. Pumpkin puree (made from scratch or canned) and cubes of av…

Every Halloween I like to cook something warm and pumpkin-y for dinner. This year I’ll pair my favorite pumpkin tortilla soup with enchiladas de pipián rojo, a smoky, nutty, spiced (but not too spi…

This dish is full of the nostalgia of my childhood and is the reason I have a career as a chef today. It launched Zoe’s Ghana Kitchen back in 2010. The ultimate in warming comfort food, every mout…

“Sukuma wiki” is a Swahili phrase meaning, depending on how you translate it, “week-pusher,” “push the week,” or “stretch the week.” When I was in Kenya two years ago, I saw kale and c…

Shakshuka originated out of Tunisia, where confusingly it’s actually called ojja. However, the name shakshuka became associated with the dish as it spread and became a beloved part of cuisines acros…

Peri peri chicken was popularized all over the world by the famous South African chicken chain, Nando’s, and often when my family wanted to make it at home, we would use a store-bought marinade. Lat…

his recipe is everything you love about classic chicken fajitas, wrapped up into a fuss-free, all-in-one foil packet. As it cooks on the grill, the bell peppers and onions caramelize and the chicken b…

This super-stuffed vegan burrito is filled with spiced black beans, zesty cilantro-lime rice, a cheesy (yet cheese-free) queso sauce, salsa, and guacamole, and sealed with a quick sear in the pan. The…

When I am craving grilled chicken tacos on a weeknight, I rely on a quick and easy marinade that works its magic while I prep other ingredients. There’s barely any foresight required — let the chi…

This recipe — kimchi made with quelites — combines the culture I grew up with, and a culture that I’ve developed a love for. When I was growing up in Los Angeles, there was never a shortage of E…

Flautas—or taquitos as some of you may know them—are complete comfort food. They’re just corn tortillas filled with seasoned meat, rolled, and deep-fried to perfection (or baked if you are more …

What these veggie tacos lack in meat, they make up for in big, bold flavors. Bite after bite your tastebuds are treated to a medley of textures and tastes that hit all the high points you expect. From…

The roasted peppers elevate the tacos a bit for the parent palates, because while they’re simply tossed with olive oil and roasted for 15 minutes in the oven, they taste like something you might hav…

Sizzling hot fajitas — full of piquant, juicy meat and tender-crisp vegetables — are exactly what your weeknight needs. But there’s no need to make a complicated marinade to get all those fajita…

Made in a big batch, these freezer-friendly breakfast sandwiches are your solution to an easy and satisfying hot breakfast on even the most hectic weekday mornings. Because you’re putting in the wor…

As much as I love burritos and tacos, the thought of cooking and arranging all the elements separately — meat, rice, beans, and toppings — is sometimes more than I want to attempt on a busy weekni…

The tortilla is the most disappointing part of a burrito, so why waste money on a package of rubbery wraps? Instead, opt for a few leaves of cabbage (yes, cabbage!), which can stand in as a wheat- and…

While the flank steak is tenderizing in the slow cooker, you can set up a family-style spread with all the fixings. Char some flour or corn tortillas over a gas flame, slice up a ripe avocado and some…

last year I made Faith’s baked Denver omelet and, after I tasted it, mentally smacked my forehead and wondered why I didn’t make something like this more often. A baked omelet is essentially a cru…

smoke itself can be one of the best accomplices in a recipe featuring corn, mostly because corn doesn’t shrink in its presence. Rather than being masked by the assertive flavors of the flame, the sw…

most small homestyle restaurants in Mexico City serve a variation of this dish — hearty meatballs smothered in a smoky tomato sauce, with lots of warm tortillas for sopping it all up. Occasionally i…

if I could urge you to make one meal in your slow cooker this month, these chicken enchiladas would be it! We don’t eat enough enchiladas in my house, mostly because my brain equates rolling enchila…

I’ve always said that I could live off beans for the rest of my life. These charro beans are my ultimate “last meal.” In Texas, charro beans, also known as “cowboy beans,” can be found in ju…

These frijoles are the perfect base for charro beans, or they can be used to make refried beans. Have leftovers? Simply freeze them for another meal. Thaw the beans overnight in the fridge when ready …

It’s easy to get in a chicken breast rut, but this recipe will get you back in your groove. The chicken cooks in a fragrant sauce of garlic, butter, lime zest and juice, and fresh cilantro, which bo…

A jar of salsa is more often thought of a snack with tortilla chips or a condiment for tacos than an ingredient in your kitchen. Let this recipe change that mentality. Here, salsa is used as both a fl…

Tamale-making is a food ritual that has been part of Mexican life since Mesoamerican times. They date as far back as 5000 BC and are perhaps the best example of Mexican communal cooking. Preparation i…

llow me to introduce you to the most satisfying way to eat a bag of chips for dinner: loaded black bean nachos. While this version is based on the beloved party snack — with salted tortilla chips, g…

ozole (pronounced poh-SO-lay) is a Mexican soup made with hominy and most often pork — the two are traditionally simmered together until the hominy kernels burst open and the broth takes on that ric…

Looking for a bite that will surely put a smile on your face? Look no further than these corn, cheese, and potato croquettes. In this recipe, I combine sweet summer corn with plenty of melty cheese an…

In this recipe, I return to the memory of my first epazote quesadilla. To make them vegan I use plant-based cheese, and to add a taste of summer I stuff them with a guisado of verdolagas, a purslane s…

It’s no secret that sheet pans are the secret to easy weeknight meals. Chicken thighs, sausage, and shrimp are all excellent choices for sheet pan suppers, but have you ever considered preparing a s…

have this thing about kids and sugar. I don’t think they make such a great combination and I grip to this conviction, hard. When she was much younger, I used to tell my daughter that she could have …

When the temperature drops in January, what we really want is food that fills us up and nourishes at the same time. So start your day with a hearty smoothie, but finish it with a wholesome stew. This …

res leches, which translates to “three milks,” is a sweet, buttery cake popular throughout Latin America. As its name implies, the cake is soaked in three types of milk after it’s baked, creatin…

More than a decade after experiencing my first pupusa, I can still remember my wide-eyed joy as I bit into the thick, stuffed tortilla. Why had I never eaten one before, and how soon could I have anot…

The Cuban sandwich — or “Cubano” — is an institution unto itself. Walk down Calle Ocho in Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood, and you’d be hard-pressed to not find a café selling “sandw…

Growing up on the West Coast, I had two favorite burger chains. One was Carl’s Jr., the home of the Western Bacon Cheeseburger, a burger patty layered with cheese, bacon, bbq sauce, and onion rings.…

There are so many delicious hamburgers out there that I truly believe there’s one for every occasion — crispy-edged smash burgers perfect for late-night consumption, umami-packed Oklahoma onion bu…

hen I need an impressive dessert in a hurry, I pull out my Bundt pan. Though the batter is no more involved than any other cake, the big, fluted finished cake looks like it took a lot of work or speci…

If you’ve cooked this beloved recipe before, it might look a little different these days! We recently improved it to make it even easier to follow and more delicious. For the longest time, I ass…

To make quicos, you first have to find them. Almost any Latin American market will carry them in 1-pound bags labeled “maiz gigante” or “elote gigante.” They will look like giant, dime-sized d…

teak bites are a staple in my weeknight dinner routine, and my secret to stretching a pair of steaks into a meal for the whole family. And while they’re perfectly tasty when seasoned simply with sal…

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opapilla cheesecake takes its name from the popular Central and South American dish sopapilla, a fried quick-bread pastry that’s dusted with cinnamon sugar or drizzled with honey (or both!). But thi…

I now know that making homemade flan should not be a cause of stress, and I’m here to make sure yours comes out perfectly every time. The recipe I’m sharing is the absolute easiest flan made in th…

n addition to being cooked in a casserole dish large enough to feed a bunch of hungry mouths, any respectable American casserole must meet a few rules. Ask yourself if this dish is the following: A…

Leading up to one particularly important Super Bowl (go Packers!), he decided to turn his attention to making his own pump cheese at home. After a few swings and misses, he arrived at a beautiful nach…

Budae Jjigae roughly translates to “army stew.” It is a stew made from all of the leftovers that the service men left behind, and that Korean people had to work with to survive. At its core, it is…

First, boil your pasta. While the pasta is cooking, you make a rich sauce that starts with ground beef, onion, garlic, and taco seasoning. Yep, just store-bought taco seasoning! It gets bolstered by b…

Looking for a way to add a little spice to your breakfast or brunch game? Say good morning to these sheet pan egg sandwiches inspired by the beloved South Asian masala omelette (aka the Bombay omelett…

love nachos, but they can easily go wrong. We’ve all had that mediocre plate of soggy chips, solidified cheese, and woefully uneven topping distribution. These nachos, however, are loaded and delici…

Ilove hot sandwiches. I’m never happier than when I’ve got my hands on a breakfast sandwich, a katsu sando, or a classic Cuban. But if you ask me, the undisputed champion of hot sandwiches is the …

As a University of Texas longhorn, I’ve spent a considerable amount of time rooting against Oklahoma. But even I have to admit the state really did something game-changing with the invention of the …

When I was growing up, there were a few dishes that I could always count on to be around — things like cheese omelettes, rice and beans, and mac and cheese. They were quick to prepare, crowd-pleasin…

Whether it’s a fried onion-filled Oklahoma onion burger, gooey pull-apart cheeseburger sliders, or even a cheeseburger salad bowl, you can’t go wrong with a burger in any form. So I thought it mig…

while nachos are a sure bet when it comes to the Super Bowl, turns out they also come in handy in the midst of an Arctic freeze. I mean, who knew that two sheet pans of cheese-and-chorizo laden chips,…

If you’ve been limiting your slider consumption to just burgers, I encourage you to broaden your horizons. Grab a muffin pan, a carton of eggs, and a tube of biscuit dough — it’s time to bring t…

eople wax nostalgic about White Castle sliders, with their little square patties of ground beef steamed directly on piles of white onions. All served up in a soft bun next to a stack of crinkle-cut fr…

ow this feeling is available at home — and you don’t even have to get It’s a Small World stuck in your head, either. With a refreshing blend of frozen pineapple, frozen mango, pineapple juice, a…

m a California girl through and through, and always make it a point to take visitors to In-N-Out Burger for juicy burgers and thick milkshakes. Their fries are a point of contention with many, since t…

Have you ever made Hawaiian roll sliders? They’re one of the most brilliant big-batch meals I know. Instead of building 12 separate sandwiches, you’ll slice the loaf of rolls in half horizontally …

love cheeseburgers. But maybe even more than that, I like tiny cute things. These cheeseburger sliders accomplish both in one delicious, easy recipe. Here, the browned ground beef and onions are fully…

There are times for a big, juicy pub burger — and that’s totally great. But most of the time what I’m yearning for is a thin, crispy patty with lacy edges and a perfectly melty layer of American…

American goulash, sometimes called slumgullion, American Chop Suey, or even Beef-a-Roni, is an American comfort-food dish popular in the Midwest and South. Besides the name, there is no real connectio…

If you’re not a ketchup fan, you can use your favorite BBQ sauce or any other sauce you find appealing. You can also skip the glaze altogether and drape the meatloaf with strips of bacon before cook…

your meal plan looks like the Wild West, it’s time to wrangle it into shape. With a rotisserie chicken from the deli and a few pantry staples, you can make a chicken salad that works for lunch or d…

There are many ways to cook carrots, but roasting them is hands-down my favorite method. It’s one of the best vegetable side dishes that pairs well with anything for dinner. Roasted carrots might se…

Deviled eggs are the perfect two-bite appetizer. I love all the different ways you can customize them (spicy deviled eggs are top-notch). But while there are so many toppings you can use to make devil…

These chocolate chip scones are the ideal breakfast treat: They’re flaky, moist, and not too sweet. Think of them as a marriage of cream scones and chocolate chip cookies, complete with the tender t…

Forget muffins — this lemon poppy seed skillet pancake is better and brighter than any coffee shop pastry, with its crispy edges, tender, custardy center, and citrus flavor through and through. Plus…

Whenever life is kicked into overdrive, I know a frittata will always come to the rescue. In these harried late December days that’s especially the case, as I try to feed my family amid a festive-ye…

Sometimes cooking for two just doesn’t feel all that decadent. You bake a couple of chicken breasts or grill a piece of fish, and although it’s delicious, it lacks that luxuriousness that somethin…

crispy, juicy chicken cutlet topped with tangy marinara sauce and a layer of Parmesan and gooey mozzarella cheese — there is a reason we all love Chicken Parmesan. When it’s done right, there are …

Boneless chicken breast is a staple in my family’s weekly dinner rotation because there are so many different ways to serve it, whether it’s stuffed with spinach and cheese or marinated in yogurt …

Weeknight dinner recipes that earn a spot in my weekly rotation have a few things in common: a short ingredient list, a reliance on staple ingredients, and a quick cooking time. This recipe for garlic…