Simple Cooking

This nourishing soup comes together faster than you can say “sweater weather.”

Enhance store-bought stuffing mix with a flurry of dried and fresh herbs for an easy dressing that tastes like you put in lots of effort.

With just six ingredients, this elegant olive oil cake asks so little and gives so much.

These six-ingredient cookies are crisp, golden, and just so happen to be gluten-free.

Make these cookies for an after-school snack, midday treat, or gift for friends and neighbors.

Make the most of melon season with this simple and savory fruit salad.

This refreshing melon and cucumber salad works as a snack, starter, or side dish.

Sweet potatoes provide rich flavor and vibrancy to this versatile cornbread recipe

When you need a snack (whether it’s for after school, before practice, or between meetings), these satisfy.

A restaurant-quality sauce that comes together in minutes.

Cookbook author and baking authority Abby Dodge created this recipe exclusively for Epicurious. “The flavor of this dessert relies on the apples, as they can range from sweet to tart and everything in between,” says Dodge. She recommends using a combination of McIntosh and Golden Delicious apples. The McIntosh variety is sweet and juicy, and breaks down when baked. Golden Delicious apples are more tart; they’ll soften a bit in the oven, but will maintain their shape. Both are readily available, but Macouns are a good substitute for the McIntosh, and Honey Crisp can be used in place of the Golden Delicious. For more on baking apple crisp, including tips from Dodge and how to add nuts or oatmeal to the topping, see Classic Recipes: Apple Crisp.

When it’s too hot to turn on the oven, or you’re craving something sweet and chewy, these no-bake superstars are just the thing.

This Southern-style potato salad recipe comes from legendary chef Leah Chase. Bookmark it for cookouts, potlucks, and any other delicious occasions.