Healthyish

Not every chicken soup needs hours on the stove. This weeknight number gets a jump-start in flavor from browned ginger and bone-in chicken breasts.

Inspired by masala chai, this not-too-sweet granola is flavored with finely ground black tea for a pleasant astringency that complements the warming spices.

Pantry MVPs—canned chickpeas, mixed giardiniera, and pickled cherry peppers—mix and mingle with the freezer VIP—frozen spinach—for a satisfyingly spicy weeknight dish.

This insanely flavorful soup comes together in 15 minutes thanks to everyday Taiwanese staples.

This layered salad is a garden of textural delight with crisp Asian pear, creamy Greek yogurt, and a shower of quinoa.

In the mood for a big bowl of leafy comfort? This sheet pan-dinner-turned-salad is a quick fix for any big salad cravings.

The salmon in these tacos gets perfectly caramelized thanks to a versatile ginger-garlic paste.

Battering and oven-baking large cauliflower florets gives them a slightly crackly, just-rich-enough exterior that’s ideal for coating in a sticky-sweet gochujang glaze.

This low-ABV sipper made with sherry and sweet vermouth is virtually hangover-proof.

Almond flour is a wonderfully sweet, nutty complement for fresh carrots, walnuts, and raisins.

Basil is a mere garnish in this nutty, cheesy, peak-season pesto sauce.

Many vegan cream sauces rely on blended nuts or steamed cauliflower, but this sauce is made of beans and pasta water alone—no soaking or blending necessary. It’s important that the beans are adequately hydrated: Once you start mashing, make sure there’s plenty of pasta cooking liquid in the pot and don’t let it evaporate.

These aren’t your average crispy chickpeas–here, garlicky garbanzos get lightly smashed before frying, creating layers of texture.

Looking for something new to do with the lentils sitting in your pantry? Fry ’em until crisp, then pair with juicy sausages and a citrusy mojo sauce.

A simple meal of crispy-skinned salmon and fast-cooking bulgur gets a special boost thanks to a creamy mustard dressing.

This 5-ingredient rice porridge is pure cold-weather comfort in a bowl. (Did we mention it’s cheesy? It’s cheesy.)

An extra-thick Caesar dressing gives this tomato salad its oomph—and keeps it from sogging out at the picnic.

Take sweet, juicy melon into the realm of dinner with a hit of Taiwanese black vinegar. (Chile crisp, fish sauce, and fried shallots help, too.)

This gnocchi (Is it pasta? Is it a salad?) with a jammy cherry tomato sauce takes just 25 minutes and one pan.

The only thing better than a tomato salad? Tomato salad with a lemony, oniony roast chicken on top.