Dinner
Spicy Smoked Gouda Twice-Baked Potatoes
A smoked gouda spread melts into these cheesy potatoes, giving them savory summer vibes; if you have access to a grill, go ahead and cook the potatoes outdoors for double the smoky action.
By Jurnee Smollett-Bell
Big Bhaji Burger
This juxtaposition of Indian cuisine with the classic American burger works incredibly well. It’s a fantastic fusion of flavors that are really big and satisfying, and you can play with really interesting toppings; or make smaller bhaji bites and serve them with curry.
By Henry Firth and Ian Theasby
Lamb Chops with Cherry Glaze
Cider vinegar, honey, and bone broth mixed with fresh or frozen cherries makes a sweet, sour, and deeply savory sauce that pairs well with easy broiled lamb chops.
By Amy Myers, MD
One-Pot Spring Pasta
Sour cream and lemon zest combine for a sprightly sauce that complements smoked salmon in this 30-minute one-pot meal.
By Anna Stockwell
Weekly Meal Plan: April 30–May 4
Crisp pork cutlets, an amazing lentil soup, and creamy cauliflower carbonara.
By Stacy Basko
Make Chicken Soup Without a Recipe
Follow this simple technique for a comforting, curative, and customizable chicken soup you'll make again and again for the rest of your life.
By Anna Stockwell
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What to Cook This Weekend: April 27-29
Including an icebox cake(!), some recipes on the grill(!), and RAMPS(!!!).
By Becky Hughes
Instant Pot Brothy Farro with Sausage
Spicy sausage, farro, and leeks simmer with white wine and herbs. A scattering of fresh radishes and scallions makes this simple dinner feel fresh and springy.
By Anna Stockwell
Creamy Zucchini-Basil Soup
Cooked, puréed zucchini adds rich, creamy body to this easy, summery soup.
By Amy Myers, MD
Dill-Crusted Pork Tenderloin With Farro Salad
Packed with the bright flavors of citrus and dill, this greens-and-grains dinner comes together fast. Peas and blistered cherry tomatoes add sweetness, while feta contributes salty tang.
By Katherine Sacks
Smashed Cucumber Salad with Hot Vinegar
Cucumbers are practically all water, so you gotta dress them like you mean it. This hot, sweet, and tart dressing will have them covered.
By Chris Morocco
Shaved Cauliflower
You can slice the cauliflower any direction you like, just be watchful of your fingertips on the mandoline and work over a bowl to catch all the bits of flying florets.
By Claire Saffitz
Greens and Beans with Fried Bread
A day-old loaf of good bread can reach new heights when it's thick-cut and pan-fried in olive oil. We top these giant croutons with steamed clams or mussels, sink them into brothy soups, and crumble them over big salads. But this dish, a saucy little mix of beans, greens, and garlic, gives us a reason to look forward to Meatless Monday.
By Anna Stockwell
Chicken Under a Skillet
Butterfly your chicken with confidence—the flatter the bird, the more contact with the cast-iron pan—and the more crackly skin to enjoy at the end!
By Claire Saffitz
Smashed Cucumber Salad With Za'atar and Feta
If you don’t have za'atar on hand, dried mint is equally delicious infused into hot oil.
By Chris Morocco
Kimchi-Fried Grains
Make a batch of grains on Sunday and you're within striking distance of a winning dinner on any weeknight (and lunch al desko for days). Case in point: This easy stir-fry, which, when combined with the trusty #putaneggonit, is irresistible. We use kimchi juice to finish; it keeps the grains moist and gives the dish a kick.
By Claire Saffitz
Smashed Cucumber Salad with Lemon and Celery Salt
If you have ever peeled, seeded, and sliced cucumbers for salads, this recipe will hopefully change your mind. Smashing the cucumbers augments the vegetable's ability to absorb seasonings.
By Chris Morocco
Lemon Chicken Thighs
Humble white vinegar does double duty here, tenderizing chicken thighs while giving them a tart flavor accentuated by a super-easy charred lemon–garlic sauce.
By Molly Baz
Cauliflower Rice
Don't overcrowd the food processor with florets or you might end up with cauliflower "rice" that's a mix of too-big pieces and mush. Work in batches and keep the pulses short.
By Claire Saffitz
Roasted Cauliflower with Coconut-Turmeric Relish
The key to developing crispy browned surfaces on roasted cauliflower is baking in a superhot oven on the lowest rack so the baking sheet is close to the heat radiating off the bottom of the oven.
By Claire Saffitz