Cucumber

Smashing the cucumbers lets the crunchy veg soak up all the dressing—in this case, an easy Italian dressing of red wine vinegar, honey, and red onion.

You can use any thinly shaved or sliced vegetable you like, and customize your sandwiches accordingly.

Roasting fish fillets that have been oiled and seasoned is a fail-safe, hands-off technique with a big flavor payoff.

Whether it's part of a Japanese breakfast or a classic bagel spread, smoked fish is never a bad idea.

Chickpeas are cheaper and heartier in texture when made from dried, rather than canned beans. And the Instant Pot makes quick work of them.

Grilled medium or medium rare, the delicious meat pulls from the built-in skewer (aka the bones), and you salivate even more as you chew.

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.

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.

Our perfect quinoa cooking method is to boil it in salted water until tender, then drain and return to the pot. Let steam, covered, for a few minutes and fluff.

Serve panko-crusted white fish with a piquant relish of cucumbers, fennel, and chiles, kissed with both lime and cilantro.

Eggplant gets a big lift from buttery avocado and an irresistibly kicky, creamy sauce.

Serve all the toppings for this exceptionally fast flatbread dinner in separate bowls so each family member can build their dinner plate just like they like it.

Roasting the chicken and making the peanut sauce ahead of time gets dinner on the table even faster.

This zippy, herbaceous drinkable soup is like a trip to the farmers’ market in a glass.

Consider this recipe a no-brainer formula where you can sub in any raw veg, oil, or cheese you feel like.

Keeping the garlic whole and removing once it has added enough flavor will keep the flavor more mild, but if you want more of a punch, grate it before adding and leave it in.

This is the time to celebrate peaches. Look for standout varieties such as July Flame, Suncrest, or O’Henry for this salad recipe.

The homemade Sichuan chili paste and chili oil yield more than you need for this cold ramen recipe, but they will keep for weeks and make for great all-purpose condiments. Or you can just make this dish over and over.

Even the most skeptical celery eaters will be surprised by the cool, sweet, crunchy, and savory flavors that are packed into this side dish recipe.

This zippy, herbaceous drinkable soup is like a trip to the farmers’ market in a glass.