30 Minutes or Less
Sweet Potato Bowls With Kale and Chickpeas
Coconut milk and curry powder lend comforting warmth and spice to this simple vegetarian dinner.
By Mindy Hermann, RDN
Italian Fish and Vegetable Stew
With the nearly year-round availability of zucchini and cherry and grape tomatoes, this dish brings color and flavor to the table any time you’d like.
By Mindy Hermann, RDN
Red Pesto Rigatoni
This pesto brings together the flavors of spicy arrabbiata with the savory punch of garlicky bagna cauda. Nuts, cheese, and olive oil bring the richness, while anchovies and chiles add depth and heat.
By Molly Baz
Spiced Eggs with Tzatziki
Here’s your new favorite way to eat scrambled eggs: with turmeric, tzatziki, a big pile of greens, and a very generous serving of good butter. Oh, and a sprinkle of Aleppo-style pepper, too.
By Ochre Bakery, Detroit, MI
Brothy Pasta with Chickpeas
Take the time to really cook the onion and garlic in this recipe until they’re completely soft—this encourages them to release even more flavor into the velvety-rich tomato broth.
By Andy Baraghani
Pasta al Limone
This creamy lemon pasta recipe is luscious and amply cheesy, but still bright and fresh. Best part: You can make it for dinner in just 15 minutes.
By Molly Baz
Sake-Braised Mustard Greens With Sesame
Use less-spicy kale instead of mustard greens if you prefer a milder side dish—or try a mixture of both.
By The Wolf's Tailor, Denver, CO
Soft Polenta with Mushrooms and Spinach
Instant polenta, mushrooms, spinach and an egg get you a plate of comfort food for one in only 15 minutes.
By Janneke Vreugdenhil
Grilled Bacon BLTs
Thick-cut bacon grills much better than thin strips, which have a tendency to get burnt and overly crisp.
By Deb Perelman
Soba Noodles with Crispy Kale
Nutritional yeast adds a hit of umami that plays well with earthy kale and buckwheat noodles. We suggest using curly kale, which roasts into light, crispy chips.
By Heidi Swanson
Fried Egg Bánh Mì
This sandwich gets immense flavor from a modest list of ingredients like eggs, vegetables, and herbs. The fish sauce spiked-mayo packs a powerful punch.
By Chris Shepherd
Raw Tomato Sauce
Newsflash: you're messing up your tomato sauce by cooking it.
By Christopher Hirsheimer and Melissa Hamilton
Mix-and-Match Fools
The only thing better than eating ripe berries straight from the carton: Tossing them with sugar so they’re juicier and sweeter, then folding them into freshly whipped cream.
By Chris Morocco
Baked Tomatoes, Peppers, and Goat Cheese
This savory-sweet dish is decorated with soft cheese and a hint of garlic. Served over a crispy baguette, it’s the perfect summer lunch, midday snack, or party appetizer.
By Maggie Ruggiero
Grilled Corn With Basil Butter
Stir fresh basil and thyme into softened butter, and your grilled corn will taste even sweeter and more aromatic.
By Maggie Ruggiero
Late Summer Tomatoes With Fresh Herbs
Tossing the tomatoes with lemon juice and fresh herbs intensifies their flavor.
By Maggie Ruggiero
Flat Beans With Mustard Thyme Vinaigrette
Romano beans, also known as Italian flat beans, are pleasantly mild and sweet. Tossing them in this quick vinaigrette adds a robust, pungent flavor—they will complement any summery main dish.
By Maggie Ruggiero
Green Bean and Tuna Salad With Basil Dressing
Our idea of summer salad means minimal cooking, lots of fresh greens, and enough protein to feel filling.
By Anna Stockwell
Crab Salad Tostadas
Crispy tostadas are piled with a refreshing crab salad, seasoned with Old Bay, fresh mint, jalapeño, and lime.
By Anna Stockwell
Panchos Argentinos (Argentine-Style Hot Dogs)
This Argentinian staple is typically topped with mayonnaise, mustard, and chimichurri. We swapped out the chimichurri for a fresh salsa criolla, which takes just minutes to make.
By Gaby Melian