Dairy Free
Crunchy Gluten-Free Chicken Tenders
Rice Chex cereal crushes up into a crunchy coating for these easy chicken fingers.
By Amy Shirley
Crawfish Salad
Pile this creamy seafood salad into hot dog buns for an easy summer sandwich or serve over greens for lunch.
By Amy Shirley
Grilled Chicken Skewers
These kebabs are threaded with cubes of marinated chicken breast, red onion, mushrooms, pineapple, and zucchini.
By Izabella Wentz PharmD.
Crispy Fried Shallots
Starting the shallots in cold oil guarantees that every ring will be perfectly crisp and golden brown, with nothing burnt or oil-drowned.
By Molly Baz
Roast Chicken Thighs with Peas and Mint
This recipe uses the fat that renders when chicken thighs are seared on the stove to soften thick rounds of leeks and spring peas for a built-in side dish.
By Aaron Crowder, Katie Jackson, and Nick Perkins
Chile-and-Citrus–Rubbed Chicken with Potatoes
Letting a roast chicken sit for up to 45 minutes helps prevent the juices from running out of the meat as soon as you slice into it.
By Aaron Crowder, Katie Jackson, and Nick Perkins
Chicken Saltimbocca with Crunchy Pea Salad
Saltimbocca relies on the combination of prosciutto and sage and is a classic that pairs with just about any side or salad.
By Aaron Crowder, Katie Jackson, and Nick Perkins
Ginger-Scallion Ramen Noodles
The noodles are just a vessel for this savory, gingery, simple weeknight sauce.
By Andy Baraghani
Cold Soba Noodles with Jammy Eggs and Peas
For the best springy texture that won’t fall apart when tossed, look for soba noodles that contain a blend of wheat and buckwheat.
By Chris Morocco
Weeknight Steak and Rice Noodle Salad
You can use whatever cut of steak you’re in the mood for—or even a chicken cutlet or thin-cut pork chop here.
By Chris Morocco
Stir-Fried Udon Noodles With Pork and Scallions
The secret to making these gingery sesame noodles super-satisfying: When sautéing the ground pork, don’t break it up too much—big, chunky pieces really make the final dish.
By Claire Saffitz
Brothy Noodle Bowl with Mushrooms and Chiles
Feel free to swap out the vermicelli for a different noodle—this recipe is designed to be customizable.
By Alison Carroll
Scrunched Cabbage Salad With Grapefruit and Chiles
Not just for slaw, cabbage is a snappy base that can handle lots of refreshing acidity—in this case from torn grapefruit and hot-and-sour chiles—without withering.
By Molly Baz
Pickled Hot Chiles
The vinegary brine will soften and sweeten the chiles, and in return, the chiles will infuse the vinegar, creating a balanced, spicy, and acidic ingredient for your next vinaigrette.
By Molly Baz
Cashew Chicken
Coating chicken in cornstarch before stir-frying gives the meat in this takeout-inspired dinner a golden crust and helps thicken the oyster sauce–fortified glaze.
By Chris Morocco
Everyday Greens Salad
This salad is at its most dramatic—and most delicious—with a variety of leaves, some mild and large (butter, Bibb, Little Gem), some spicy and small (like arugula).
By Molly Baz
Dinner Salad With Radicchio and Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Hard-boiled eggs, roasted sweet potatoes, and a creamy cashew dressing make this salad recipe a full meal, not a sidekick.
By Molly Baz
Garlicky Panko Toasties
Because they’re little, light, and fluffy, these crumbs are the perfect topper for delicate salads.
By Molly Baz
Sesame Salt
Gomasio is the nutty, toasty Japanese wonder condiment we’re sprinkling on everything: salads, of course, but also roasted vegetables, seared fish, and even buttered toast.
By Molly Baz
Safoi’s Moroccan Chicken Tagine
This fragrant, hearty stew is traditionally cooked in an earthenware dish on the stove-top, but a slow cooker does the job almost as well.
By Anna Francese Gass