5 Ingredients or Fewer

Seek out a slightly underripe cantaloupe for this salty-sweet, crunchy, and juicy summer side; firmer flesh makes it easier to slice into ribbons.

Keep the fat rendered from good bacon in a crock in your fridge. It’ll make this the tastiest cornbread you’ve ever had.

Mid-summer is prime time for zucchini. That means "zoodle" season—if there ever is one—is now. This version tastes surprisingly indulgent, tossed with plenty of cheese, red pepper flakes, and olive oil.

These delicious crisp, cheesy snacks are perfect for entertaining and parties. Serve them with a glass of wine and a bowl of olives or as savory dippers for tzatziki.

Ginger kombucha adds bright flavor and plenty of healthful probiotics to this tropical fruit smoothie.

Double frying means this recipe turns out the crispiest chicken wings ever. Feel free to sauce them any way you like.

Large, creamy lima beans (sometimes sold as butter beans) are the perfect solution to any meal dilemma.

If you don’t have a grill or a gas stovetop, you can broil the eggplants in the oven, turning occasionally, until charred and tender.

A splash of vanilla and honey give this everyday smoothie just the right amount of sweetness.

Rice Chex cereal crushes up into a crunchy coating for these easy chicken fingers.

This combination of roasted poblano chiles, cubed boiled potatoes, onions, and crema, cooked into a savory concoction makes a divine vegetarian taco filling.

With this pancake and waffle dry mix on hand, all you need to do is whisk in eggs and milk for a complete batter ready for any busy morning.

Starting the shallots in cold oil guarantees that every ring will be perfectly crisp and golden brown, with nothing burnt or oil-drowned.

Frozen berries, a dollop of peanut butter, and almond milk—plus a banana for creaminess and vanilla protein powder—blend into a delicious smoothie reminiscent of your favorite childhood lunchtime treat.

Mixing toasted coconut into your coffee grounds before brewing creates a pleasant coconut flavor without any added syrups.

This simple, large batch of seasoned rice can be frozen and repurposed in endless ways for easy, family-friendly meals.

Made of dried figs blended with coconut and a pop of cinnamon, pack these energy balls along for a post-workout snack or afternoon pick-me-up.

The only thing more crowd-pleasing than cheese is marinated cheese. If Manchego isn’t your thing, go for any semi-firm cheese like white cheddar, Gouda, or Monterey Jack.

A good party spread is as much about curation as it is cooking. By using quality store-bought items and plating them up with a little bit of TLC, you have a tasty, stress-free snack at the ready.

Bright citrus and fresh-ground pepper put a festive spin on two party staples: cured meat and Marcona almonds.