5 Ingredients or Fewer
Nutella Grilled Cheese
Nutella and cheese melt together into a sandwich that's the ideal sweet-and-savory snack.
By Anna Stockwell
Toasted Coconut Chia Pudding
Chia seeds thicken this dairy-free pudding as it sits: it's the perfect healthy, make-ahead dessert!
By Katrina Scott and Karena Dawn
Caramel Sauce and Glaze
Satiny and pleasingly sticky, caramel is one of the most delicious additions to cakes and pastries. The longer the caramel cooks, the darker and less sweet it becomes. You can judge the color by eye or with an accurate instant-read thermometer. Cream of tartar and corn syrup both help prevent crystallization in the finished caramel sauce.
By Rose Levy Beranbaum
Air Fryer Eggplant With Harissa Yogurt
When you make eggplant in the air fryer, not only do you get a wonderful texture, but you have a healthier version than fried eggplant without anywhere near the mess to clean up.
By Ben Mims
Fiery Green Tahini Sauce
This is the condiment version of those summer sandals you want to wear with everything. It goes with sandwiches, crunchy vegetables, and chips.
By Andy Baraghani
Lemony Yogurt Sauce
Grating the garlic with a Microplane instead of finely chopping reduces it to a pulp so it can dissolve into sauces like this one.
By Anna Stockwell
Plum Salad with Black Pepper and Parmesan
Tossing sliced plums in a mixture of sharp sherry vinegar, honey, black pepper, and shaved Parm brings them into the super-savory zone. Top it all off with a drizzle of your favorite olive oil.
By Chris Morocco
Grilled Serrano Salsa Verde
Grilling the chiles tames their heat a bit and adds a nice smoky flavor to this green sauce. You can fine-tune the heat by using fewer or more chiles, depending on the intensity of the ones you have and your personal taste. This sauce goes well
with any grilled meat or fish.
By Anna Stockwell
Bird of Paradise
This riff on a classic tiki cocktail uses a rich simple syrup to add sweetness without watering things down.
By Alex Holder
Master Vegetable Marinade
Turn any roasted or grilled vegetable into a picnic-ready cold salad by marinating it for a few hours in this sweet-tart vinaigrette. Stir in your favorite fresh herbs just before serving.
By Anna Stockwell
Grilled Corn on the Cob with Salt-and-Pepper Butter
This low-fuss, spreadable salt-and-pepper butter makes seasoning your grilled corn a one-step affair at the dinner table.
By Anna Stockwell
Grilled Steak and Mixed Peppers
Top grilled strip steaks with charred shishito and mini bell peppers for a sweet, smoky, occasionally spicy summer dinner.
By Anna Stockwell
Oregano-Marinated Tomato Salad
Marinating sliced tomatoes in salt, pepper, olive oil, and fresh oregano intensifies their flavor and brings out their rich juices. Serve with crusty bread for mopping it up.
By Anna Stockwell
Matcha Coconut Ice Cream
This dairy-free ice cream is infused with matcha and a touch of organic vanilla, and has a rich, sweet flavor.
By Candice Kumai
Middle Eastern Limonana
This bright-green combination of lemon and mint is found on tables throughout the Middle East.
By April White
Limonada de Coco
Limonada is most often translated as “lemonade,” but limes are the best approximation of the Colombian citrus that stars alongside coconut in this barely sweet smoothie.
By April White
Cardamom Sharbat
Sharbats are sweet boiled fruit syrups served across Central Asia and Northern Africa, though flavor combinations vary widely. This one is infused with bright, floral, citrusy cardamom that complements the lemon perfectly.
By April White
Cedar-Plank Salmon
The salmon takes on a light, smoky woodiness from grilling on a cedar plank, for a lovely pairing of earth and ocean.
By Bill Jones
Simplest Kale Salad
Memorize the recipe for this classic, cheesy kale salad and make it your go-to side for any family dinner.
By Anna Stockwell