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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ruth Reichl's Favorite Recipes from the Gourmet Years

These are the recipes she cooks again and again.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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