Dairy Free
Blackened Salmon with Pineapple Salsa
Tame spicy baked salmon with a sweet pineapple–bell pepper salsa. Want to ramp up the heat even more? Leave the seeds in the jalapeño.
By Katrina Scott and Karena Dawn
Quick-Pickled Charred Vegetables
This technique is nothing short of amazing—even if you're finicky about your pickles.
By Mark Bittman
Big-Batch Roasted Kale
This big batch of tender roasted kale can be kept in the fridge and added to meals throughout the week. Toss it into salads and stir-fries, stir it into soups, or use it in a grain bowl.
By Kat Boytsova
Peanut Butter Banana Muffins
Wheat germ lends a good dose of vitamins to these delicious, kid-friendly muffins, while boosting the nutty flavor.
Rice Noodles with Lemongrass Pork Meatballs
Refreshingly cold noodles, Vietnamese-spiced pork meatballs, and an array of toppings like fried shallots and crushed peanuts ensure this make-ahead dinner is totally unforgettable.
By Jessica Battilana
Candy Pork
Large chunks of pork shoulder are braised in a Vietnamese-style caramel sauce (made from a combination of fish sauce and palm sugar) that’s laced with Thai chilies, ginger, garlic, and shallots. Serve the fork-tender meat with plenty of rice and some sautéed pea shoots or greens.
By Jessica Battilana
Jackfruit Tacos
These tacos are perfect finger food, combining tasty jackfruit with a Mexican combo of zingy salsa and creamy guacamole.
By Henry Firth and Ian Theasby
North African Chicken and Spinach Stew
This dish is my mother's interpretation of a meal we had at a friend’s birthday party when we were young. We came home raving about it and had to try making it for ourselves!
By Jazz Smollett-Warwell
Big Bhaji Burger
This juxtaposition of Indian cuisine with the classic American burger works incredibly well. It’s a fantastic fusion of flavors that are really big and satisfying, and you can play with really interesting toppings; or make smaller bhaji bites and serve them with curry.
By Henry Firth and Ian Theasby
Lamb Chops with Cherry Glaze
Cider vinegar, honey, and bone broth mixed with fresh or frozen cherries makes a sweet, sour, and deeply savory sauce that pairs well with easy broiled lamb chops.
By Amy Myers, MD
Instant Pot Brothy Farro with Sausage
Spicy sausage, farro, and leeks simmer with white wine and herbs. A scattering of fresh radishes and scallions makes this simple dinner feel fresh and springy.
By Anna Stockwell
Creamy Zucchini-Basil Soup
Cooked, puréed zucchini adds rich, creamy body to this easy, summery soup.
By Amy Myers, MD
Shaved Cauliflower
You can slice the cauliflower any direction you like, just be watchful of your fingertips on the mandoline and work over a bowl to catch all the bits of flying florets.
By Claire Saffitz
Greens and Beans with Fried Bread
A day-old loaf of good bread can reach new heights when it's thick-cut and pan-fried in olive oil. We top these giant croutons with steamed clams or mussels, sink them into brothy soups, and crumble them over big salads. But this dish, a saucy little mix of beans, greens, and garlic, gives us a reason to look forward to Meatless Monday.
By Anna Stockwell
Coconut-Turmeric Relish
The sweet, spicy, and tart flavors in this coconut-turmeric relish make it a perfect match with cauliflower.
By Claire Saffitz
Kimchi-Fried Grains
Make a batch of grains on Sunday and you're within striking distance of a winning dinner on any weeknight (and lunch al desko for days). Case in point: This easy stir-fry, which, when combined with the trusty #putaneggonit, is irresistible. We use kimchi juice to finish; it keeps the grains moist and gives the dish a kick.
By Claire Saffitz
Lemon Chicken Thighs
Humble white vinegar does double duty here, tenderizing chicken thighs while giving them a tart flavor accentuated by a super-easy charred lemon–garlic sauce.
By Molly Baz
Cauliflower Rice
Don't overcrowd the food processor with florets or you might end up with cauliflower "rice" that's a mix of too-big pieces and mush. Work in batches and keep the pulses short.
By Claire Saffitz
Roasted Cauliflower with Coconut-Turmeric Relish
The key to developing crispy browned surfaces on roasted cauliflower is baking in a superhot oven on the lowest rack so the baking sheet is close to the heat radiating off the bottom of the oven.
By Claire Saffitz
Cauliflower Steaks With Coconut-Turmeric Relish
Thick-cut planks of roasted cauliflower make for a stunning vegetarian entrée, especially when dressed with a sweet-and-spicy, chutney-like relish.
By Claire Saffitz