Dairy Free
Spicy Buckwheat Noodles With Chicken
A simple dish of soba noodles tossed with poached chicken, chili oil, soy sauce, and scallions.
Foolproof Grilled Chicken
For the very best results, brine the chicken, sear it over the flames, and finish cooking it on the other side of the grill before tossing with a robust vinaigrette.
Avocado Peanut Butter Brownies
Avocados add creamy, nutrient-dense richness, taking the place of butter in these baked sweets.
By Katrina Scott and Karena Dawn
Sheet-Pan Rice and Beans
This dish is so tasty and satisfying that you’ll be happy to eat it for days (and so healthful and nutritious that you should eat it for days).
By Marge Perry and David Bonom
PB&J Smoothie
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.
By Katrina Scott and Karena Dawn
Big-Batch Hard-Boiled Eggs
If you’re trying to meal prep for the week or cook a large number of eggs at the same time, steaming yields the most consistent, perfectly jammy results.
By Kat Boytsova
Saffron Breakfast Kheer
There is little more nourishing than milk and rice together—easy to eat and cleansing in the best possible sense of the word. Make a double batch and reheat it with a little extra milk on the following days.
By Anna Jones
Kimchi and Miso Noodle Soup
Kimchi is an incredibly flavorful ingredient to use in stews, dressings, and wraps and sandwiches. The amount you use is dependent on how strong it is. Use you tastebuds as a guide, adding more if you need.
By Anna Jones
Grain Bowl With Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Composed of four elements—vegetables, a grain, a protein, and a sauce—grain bowls like this one are simple, nutrient-dense, and very pretty to serve.
By Tracy Pollan, Lori Pollan, Dana Pollan, and Corky Pollan
Sheet-Pan Chicken Meatballs and Charred Broccoli
This dinner comes together on a baking sheet, and the sauce will win over any choosy eater.
By Deb Perelman
Chicken Soup with Caramelized Ginger
A feel-good classic with a new lease on life, this sinus-clearing broth starts with ginger softened in savory caramel. Soy sauce, garlic, and chiles bring even more flavor and a little bit of heat.
By Andy Baraghani
Corned Beef with Crispy Potatoes and Cabbage
This update of the classic corned beef dinner nixes boring, boiled sides in favor of extra-crispy roasted cabbage and potato wedges and a vibrant, seedy dressing.
By Anna Stockwell
Pineapple Shrimp Noodle Bowls
Caramelized pineapple and sautéed shrimp get tossed in a sweet, sour, and spicy sauce with lots of fresh basil. We like it spooned over rice noodles and topped with cucumbers, onions, and peanuts, but it’s also great with any grain.
By Anna Stockwell
Crispy Kimchi and Scallion Pancakes
These are wonderful both as an appetizer when entertaining or as a main with a side of greens.
By Tracy Pollan, Dana Pollan, Lori Pollan, and Corky Pollan
Coconut Shrimp with Pineapple Herb Dipping Sauce
Serve baked, coconut-crusted shrimp with a bright dipping sauce for an appetizer that'll please a whole host of palates.
By Stacey Antine
Matcha Almond Thumbprint Cookies
Gloss the tops of these egg- and dairy-free almond cookies with an earthy-sweet green tea frosting.
By Kim Barnouin
Coconut Curried Vegetable Stew
This hearty vegetarian stew comes together in under 30 minutes.
By Nava Atlas
Chopped BLT Salad
Skip the bread and simply toss your favorite sandwich ingredients into a big bowl for a refreshing lunch with a savory, bacon-y crunch.
By Izabella Wentz PharmD.
Big-Batch Freezer Pork Tenderloin Strips
Stash bags of these spice-rubbed pork tenderloin strips in your freezer to use to make family-friendly dinners.
By Anna Stockwell
Steak Sandwiches with Fennel Slaw
Fresh fennel—tossed in a sprightly cilantro salsa verde—adds crunch against thinly sliced steak and pillowy focaccia.
By David Tamarkin