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This thick, savory sauce is inspired by Papa John's breadstick-dipping sauce. But this one is made with real butter, so it tastes even more delicious.

This makes an extra quart of cooked beans. Save (or freeze) for another batch of escarole, or serve them simply warmed in their broth.

Spiced with cumin and coriander and sweetened with golden raisins, this hearty, tangy chicken stew couldn’t be simpler to throw together.

Roasting the chicken and making the peanut sauce ahead of time gets dinner on the table even faster.

My daughter and I love mac and cheese. It’s a great side dish with dinner and a great lunch served with a crisp salad!

The chicken, sauce, and pasta for this dish all cook in the same pan. You can add broccoli, mushrooms, herbs, or a little chipotle at the same time that you stir in the Parmesan.

Delicate rose water (a common ingredient in Middle Eastern sweets) and tart lemonade are a refreshing combination in this pretty pink drink.

We usually rail against kitchen tools that do only one thing and take up precious drawer space, but cherry pitters earn their keep as far as we are concerned.

Steaming the apricots over the rice while it rests softens them just enough.

Set a large colander in the sink before you add the shrimp so you can drain the seafood boil as soon as it comes off the heat.

An accompaniment to Herb Salad Spring Rolls. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Serve this dish as a side at a pot-luck gathering or for a quick-and-easy one-pot dinner.

Poaching peaches in ginger beer infuses them with sweet, spicy flavor. Layer the fruit with ice cream and top with more ginger beer for a fun spin on a classic float.

Don’t be afraid to let the food processor run the full 2 minutes. It’s one of the keys to super-smooth, aerated hummus.

Nduja is traditionally made with pork, but because salmon is a fatty fish, it works well too.

The homemade Sichuan chili paste and chili oil yield more than you need for this cold ramen recipe, but they will keep for weeks and make for great all-purpose condiments. Or you can just make this dish over and over.

Feel free to vary the vegetables in this salad according to what you have in your garden or find at the farmers' market.

Everything is better with a poached egg on top—especially this savory toast piled high with mouthwatering sausage and chopped scallions.

Cool romaine lettuce and barbecue-flavored chickpeas combine to create great flavor and texture in this hearty pita sandwich. This pairs well with many simple companions—potatoes or sweet potatoes, fresh corn, a simple quinoa salad or pilaf, or a light soup. And steamed green veggies are always welcome, too.

When you have a chocolate glaze recipe that’s as versatile and simple as this one is, it’s easy to rely on it time and again. It’s so quick to prepare that you can wait until the last minute to mix it up. Or you can make it ahead and reheat it to a pourable consistency when you need it. This makes a hefty amount, so if you don’t use all of it, just store the leftovers in a sealed container and refrigerate until needed.