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Spiced Lamb Wraps with Ramp Raita
The lamb for these wraps—bursting with flavorful spices and herbs—is cooked in the oven, but it would also be amazing cooked on a grill.
By Anca Toderic
Papas con Rajas
This combination of roasted poblano chiles, cubed boiled potatoes, onions, and crema, cooked into a savory concoction makes a divine vegetarian taco filling.
By Gabriela Cámara
Spinach and Artichoke Melts
Your favorite creamy dip—but in a form you (and your kids) can happily eat for dinner. Serve with a salad of bitter greens and a bright vinaigrette.
By Deb Perelman
Za’atar Chicken With Garlicky Yogurt
Here the garlic- and lemon-infused pan dripping are mixed into a citrusy za’atar oil and spooned over the fall-apart meat.
By Aaron Crowder, Katie Jackson, and Nick Perkins
Little Wedge Salad With Sour Cream Dressing
We KonMari'd the classic wedge, got rid of all the extraneous ingredients, and ended up with a salad that sparks joy: crunchy iceberg and a rich, tangy dressing.
By Molly Baz
Caramelized Onion Pasta
All you need for this simple pasta are onions, garlic, and Parmesan. The caramelized onions bring a luscious sweetness, while the pasta water and Parm bring salt and depth to the creamy sauce.
By Samantha Seneviratne
Cheesy Loaded Sweet Potatoes
For an easy 15-minute dinner, steam a batch of potatoes in advance. Then, top them with sour cream, avocado, radishes, pickled onions, and other fixings for a quick variation of the taco bar concept.
By Sarah Copeland
Arancini
Made with leftover risotto, these rice balls are stuffed with prosciutto, Parmesan, and parsley. Serve them as an appetizer at your next cocktail party.
By Anna Francese Gass
Ruth Reichl's Favorite Recipes from the Gourmet Years
These are the recipes she cooks again and again.
By Ruth Reichl
Bacon and Cheddar Toasts
Think: bacon and cheddar sandwich, but on a crouton. These bite-sized snacks with crispy crusts will leave all the other hors d'oeuvres in the dust.
By Paul Grimes and Julie Gambal Grimes
Manicotti
This is project cooking at its best: tender manicotti wrappers are made by quickly cooking batter into pasta-like crepes. They're filled with a creamy trio of ricotta, Parmesan, and mozzarella, and covered with fresh tomato sauce before baking.
By Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez and Marie Miraglia
Deconstructed Chicken Caesar Salad
This go-to meal, ready in less than 20 minutes, has all the elements of a classic chicken Caesar salad—but instead of tossing them together, we celebrate each on its own.
By Marge Perry and David Bonom
Rigatoni with Meat Sauce
This is the hearty pasta dish that everyone loves to eat. The rigatoni cooks right in the sauce, which not only saves you from having to wash an extra pan—it makes the pasta more flavorful.
By Marge Perry and David Bonom
Potato Tart with Mustard Greens and Thyme
Whole wheat phyllo dough makes a crispy crust for this lively potato tart with the flavors of mustard greens, lemon thyme, and goat cheese.
By Art Smith
Shawarma-Spiced Tofu Pita Wraps
Tearing tofu into craggy pieces and then roasting with a heap of spices until the edges turn crisp is the key to these intensely flavorful sandwiches.
By Chris Morocco
Tandoori Chicken Sheet-Pan Supper
No tandoor oven? No problem. This recipe for chicken and vegetables marinated in yogurt and spices is cooked on a single sheet pan in a regular home oven.
By Tracy Pollan, Dana Pollan, Lori Pollan, and Corky Pollan
Rigatoni With Easy Vodka Sauce
Lucky for you, you probably have most of the ingredients for this luscious tomato-packed sauce in your kitchen right now.
By Claire Saffitz
Sweet Potatoes with Spiced Lamb and Mushrooms
Steam halved sweet potatoes in the time it takes to sauté mushrooms and ground lamb with a heap of fragrant spices for this satisfying weeknight dinner.
By Anna Stockwell
Chickpea Flatbreads With Burst Tomato Sauce
Turn chickpea flour into crispy-edged flatbreads; then use them to scoop up a saucy, sweet-tart mix of burst tomatoes, chickpeas, feta, and greens.
By Anna Stockwell
How to Make Homemade Butter in the Food Processor
Making butter from scratch is a once-in-a-while (or maybe once-in-a-lifetime) project. So when you do it, may as well do it the easiest, least messy way.
By Joe Sevier