No-Cook

Many gravlax recipes will instruct you to drain, turn, and babysit the fish while it cures. Not this one: Set it and forget it. Three days later it will be done.

A good party spread is as much about curation as it is cooking. By using quality store-bought items and plating them up with a little bit of TLC, you have a tasty, stress-free snack at the ready.

Bright citrus and fresh-ground pepper put a festive spin on two party staples: cured meat and Marcona almonds.

These quick pickles have just the right amount of sweet, salt, and tang going on. The brine can work with any crunchy veg, but we like them best with cucumbers. We guarantee they'll be the sleeper hit of your next party spread.

This spicy Ethiopian dipping sauce is made from whisking berbere spice blend honey wine, beer, arak, or even just a mixture of water and honey.

Great pimiento cheese is all about spice. Red peppers and hot sauce are essential to cutting through the richness of the cream cheese and cheddar.

Broccoli stems are tender and delicious, but it’s important to cut away the dried-out base and peel the tough skin of thicker ones.

Yes, you can eat butternut squash raw: Thinly shave it into ribbons and marinate it in a zesty dressing and it’s a refreshing and fun new side for your fall table.

Laird & Company’s flagship apple brandy doesn’t exactly scream “session,” but the trusty old bartender’s staple can pull off a few unexpected tricks if you pour it sparingly and pair it with the proper bedfellows.

When all the flavors meld, the dried mint blooms and transforms this dish into a refreshing slaw that pairs well with fatty cuts of meat.

My older daughter can put away some of these oatmeal cookie bites like it’s her job. Gymnastics helps her keep active, which means she’s often super hungry, and I love to have these on hand for when she needs a snack.

Chia seeds thicken this dairy-free pudding as it sits: it's the perfect healthy, make-ahead dessert!

Long sweet peppers show up at farmers’ markets during the peak of the season and may be sold as long sweet yellow, sweet banana, Hungarian Sweet, or Cubanelle. You can substitute two medium red, orange, or yellow bell peppers (don’t use the green ones).

Don’t skip the vodka. It will give the sorbet a smoother, less icy texture.

A chunk of smoked salmon is the heart of this refreshing, savory dish. You'll pile crisp fennel onto a bed of lemony yogurt, then top the whole mix with a tangy mustard dressing.

Salting and squeezing the radishes seasons and crisps them.

Tossing sliced plums in a mixture of sharp sherry vinegar, honey, black pepper, and shaved Parm brings them into the super-savory zone. Top it all off with a drizzle of your favorite olive oil.

This boldly flavored fruit salad is a welcome accompaniment to any grilled main.

This summer, take your peaches to dinner. Combine the fruit with a zippy dressing, ripe tomatoes, and creamy cheese for the ultimate sweet-salty-savory salad.

With tahini, miso, a touch of sweetness, and rice vinegar, this umami-lover’s dream salad is the perfect way to put a fresh spin on a Western classic.