30 Minutes or Less
Jalapeño Poppers with Smoked Gouda
The moderate heat of jalapeños is a perfect counterbalance to this rich filling, a combination of cream cheese and smoked Gouda. The results are nothing like the breaded, deep-fried apps you get in sports bars.
By Mark Bittman
Sam's Spring Fattoush Salad
Part of what makes this salad so great is the dynamic textures; the cracker-like baked lavash croutons and the crunchy cucumbers and radishes contrast with the creamy feta and soft herbs.
By Jessica Battilana
Mini Doughnut Muffins
This recipe gives you bite-sized doughnuts with none of the wait. Use any type of jam to fill them or simply eat them plain.
By Martha Collison
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
Creamy Zucchini-Basil Soup
Cooked, puréed zucchini adds rich, creamy body to this easy, summery soup.
By Amy Myers, MD
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
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
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
Cauliflower Steaks With Coconut-Turmeric Relish
Thick-cut planks of roasted cauliflower make for a stunning vegetarian entrée, especially when dressed with a sweet-and-spicy, chutney-like relish.
By Claire Saffitz
Hot Honey Pork Chops
The spicy garlic-honey glaze for the pan-seared pork chops also forms the base of the sauce for the warm escarole-and–white bean salad in this easy one-pan dinner.
By Anna Stockwell
Everything Bagel Seasoning
Make anything taste like your favorite bagel with a sprinkle of this savory mix of poppy seeds, onion, garlic, sesame seeds, and salt.
By The Epicurious Test Kitchen
Sazón
This is a homemade version of a miracle spice mixture that's a staple in Puerto Rican kitchens.
By Von Diaz