Avocado Toast with Jammy Eggs
Crisp toast piled with lemony smashed avocado and a soft-boiled egg with a jammy yolk, finished with chili flakes.
30-Minute Meals
Real 30-minute recipes: the time includes prep, not just cooking. 70 recipes.
Basil Pesto Pasta
Homemade basil pesto with pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan and olive oil, tossed with pasta and a splash of the cooking water.
Beef and Broccoli
Thin strips of flank steak seared hot and tossed with crisp-tender broccoli in a glossy garlic, ginger and oyster sauce.
Berry Banana Smoothie
A thick, fruity smoothie of frozen berries, banana, yogurt and a little honey. Five minutes and a blender is all it takes.
Black Bean Quesadillas
Crisp flour tortillas filled with mashed black beans, skillet-charred corn, green onions and melted Monterey Jack, served with salsa.
BLT Sandwiches
Crisp oven-baked bacon, ripe tomato and crunchy lettuce on toasted bread with mayonnaise. Simple, but only as good as the tomatoes.
Brown Butter Gnocchi with Sage
Pan-crisped potato gnocchi tossed in nutty brown butter with crisp sage leaves, lemon and cheese. Dinner in 20 minutes.
Cacio e Pepe
Roman pasta with just Pecorino, black pepper and starchy pasta water, tossed into a creamy, peppery sauce in minutes.
Cheese Omelet
A tender, golden French-style omelet folded around melted cheddar. One pan, three eggs and about ten minutes.
Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry
A quick, colorful stir-fry of tender chicken, broccoli, peppers and snow peas in a savory ginger-garlic sauce. Ready in 30 minutes.
Chicken Fried Rice
Cold cooked rice stir-fried with browned chicken, soft scrambled egg, peas and carrots, and green onions, seasoned with soy sauce and sesame oil.
Chicken Piccata
Thin, golden chicken cutlets in a bright lemon, butter and caper pan sauce. Fast enough for a weeknight, nice enough for company.
Chickpea Salad Sandwiches
Mashed chickpeas stirred together with vegan mayo, crunchy celery, red onion, Dijon and dill, piled into sandwiches with lettuce and tomato.
Chilaquiles Rojos
Tortilla chips simmered briefly in a red chile-tomato sauce until just softened, topped with fried eggs, crema, cheese and onion.
Chunky Guacamole
Ripe avocados mashed with lime, onion, jalapeño and cilantro, left a little chunky. Ready in ten minutes.
Cilantro Lime Rice
Fluffy long-grain rice tossed with fresh cilantro, lime zest and juice. The classic side for burritos, tacos and bowls.
Classic Cheeseburgers
Juicy smashed-style cheeseburgers seared hard in a hot skillet, topped with melted cheddar and your favorite fixings.
Classic Pancakes
Fluffy, golden pancakes from a quick batter of flour, milk, eggs and melted butter, cooked on a griddle and served with maple syrup.
Cold Soba Noodle Salad
Chilled buckwheat noodles with edamame, cucumber, carrot and scallions in a sesame, soy and ginger dressing. Great for packed lunches.
Crispy Fish Tacos
Spiced, pan-seared white fish in warm tortillas with crunchy lime slaw and a cool lime crema. Ready in about 30 minutes.
Crispy Roasted Broccoli
Broccoli roasted hot until charred and crisp at the edges, finished with lemon, garlic and a little Parmesan. Ready in 25 minutes.
Crispy Tofu Stir-Fry
Cornstarch-crisped tofu tossed with broccoli, bell pepper and snap peas in a sticky garlic-ginger soy sauce. Vegan and quick.
Dutch Baby Pancake
A big, puffy oven pancake baked in a hot skillet, crisp at the edges and custardy in the middle, served with lemon and sugar.
Egg Drop Soup
Silky ribbons of egg in a gingery, lightly thickened chicken broth with scallions and a drop of sesame oil. Ready in 15 minutes.
Fattoush
A crunchy Lebanese bread salad of toasted pita, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber and radishes with a tangy sumac and lemon dressing.
Fettuccine Alfredo
Silky fettuccine in a rich sauce of butter, cream and Parmesan that comes together in the time it takes to cook the pasta.
Fluffy Quinoa
Light, fluffy quinoa with separate grains: rinse, toast, simmer and rest. A reliable base for bowls, salads and sides.
French Toast
Thick slices of brioche soaked in a cinnamon-vanilla custard and cooked in butter until crisp outside and soft in the middle.
Garlic Bread
Crusty bread spread with butter mashed with fresh garlic, parsley and a little Parmesan, baked until golden and crisp at the edges.
Garlic Butter Shrimp
Plump shrimp seared in a hot skillet and tossed in garlicky lemon butter with parsley. Fifteen minutes, one pan.
Garlicky Sautéed Spinach
A mountain of spinach wilted in minutes with olive oil, sliced garlic and a pinch of chili, finished with lemon.
Greek Salad
A chunky village-style salad of tomatoes, cucumber, peppers, red onion, olives and a slab of feta, dressed with oregano and olive oil.
Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Golden, crisp grilled cheese with a gooey middle, cooked low and slow in butter so the cheese melts before the bread burns.
Honey Garlic Chicken
Pan-seared chicken thighs in a sticky honey, garlic and soy glaze. A 25-minute weeknight dinner that works with rice or noodles.
Honey Soy Glazed Salmon
Salmon fillets brushed with a sticky honey, soy and ginger glaze and roasted until just flaky. Ready in about twenty minutes.
Italian Pasta Salad
Tangy pasta salad with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, mozzarella and red onion in a garlicky red wine vinaigrette.
Juicy Baked Chicken Breasts
Simple oven-baked chicken breasts with a garlic-paprika rub, cooked hot and fast so they stay juicy. Great for meal prep.
Kung Pao Chicken
A fast Sichuan-style stir-fry of tender chicken, peanuts, dried chiles and scallions in a tangy, slightly sweet soy glaze.
Lamb Kofta
Spiced ground lamb shaped on skewers with onion, garlic, parsley, cumin and cinnamon, grilled or broiled and served with yogurt sauce.
Lemon Butter Baked Cod
Tender cod fillets baked with lemon, garlic butter and a crisp herby breadcrumb topping. Light, fast and hard to overcook.
Mapo Tofu
Soft tofu in a fiery, savory Sichuan sauce of chili bean paste, a little ground pork, garlic and tingling Sichuan pepper.
Mexican Street Corn (Elote)
Charred corn on the cob slathered with a lime-spiked mayo and crema, rolled in cotija and dusted with chili powder.
Miso Soup with Tofu
A quick, comforting miso soup with silken tofu, wakame seaweed and scallions, made with a simple kombu broth.
Pan-Seared Pork Chops
Thick, juicy bone-in pork chops seared golden in a skillet and basted with garlic, thyme and butter. Dinner in 25 minutes.
Pasta Primavera
A bright spring pasta with asparagus, peas, zucchini and cherry tomatoes in a light lemon, garlic and Parmesan sauce.
Pasta Puttanesca
A bold, briny Neapolitan pasta sauce of tomatoes, olives, capers, anchovies, garlic and chili, ready while the pasta boils.
Peanut Sesame Noodles
Cool noodles tossed in a creamy peanut, soy and sesame sauce with crisp cucumber, carrot and green onions. Served cold or at room temperature.
Perfect Stovetop White Rice
Fluffy, separate grains of long-grain white rice every time: rinse, measure, simmer covered, then rest. No rice cooker needed.
Pico de Gallo
A fresh, crunchy salsa of chopped tomato, onion, jalapeño, cilantro and lime. Great with chips, tacos, eggs and grilled meat.
Quick Miso Ramen
A weeknight ramen with a savory miso-sesame broth, springy noodles, soft eggs, corn, spinach and scallions in about 30 minutes.
Sausage, Egg and Cheese English Muffins
Homemade breakfast sandwiches with seasoned sausage patties, a folded egg and melted cheddar on toasted English muffins.
Sheet-Pan Salmon and Green Beans
Salmon fillets brushed with a Dijon, garlic and lemon zest mixture and roasted on one sheet pan with blistered green beans.
Shrimp Scampi with Linguine
Juicy shrimp in a buttery garlic, lemon and white wine sauce tossed with linguine and parsley. On the table in 25 minutes.
Silky Hummus
Ultra-smooth hummus made from canned chickpeas, tahini, lemon and garlic, whipped with ice water until light and creamy.
Simple Green Salad with Vinaigrette
Crisp mixed greens with a classic shallot and Dijon vinaigrette. The five-minute salad that goes with everything.
Smashed Cucumber Salad
Cucumbers smashed and tossed with garlic, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil and chili. Crunchy, tangy and ready in 15 minutes.
Soft Scrambled Eggs
Creamy, gently cooked scrambled eggs with small soft curds, finished with butter and chives. Ready in about ten minutes.
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Spaghetti tossed with olive oil, gently toasted sliced garlic and red pepper flakes, with starchy pasta water pulling it into a glossy sauce.
Spaghetti Carbonara
Roman-style pasta tossed with crisp pancetta, eggs, Pecorino and black pepper into a creamy sauce with no cream at all.
Stovetop Mac and Cheese
Ultra-creamy macaroni and cheese made in one pot on the stove with a quick cheddar sauce. Ready in about 25 minutes.
Stovetop Popcorn
Light, fluffy popcorn popped in a pot in about five minutes, with fewer unpopped kernels than the microwave and just the salt you want.
Teriyaki Chicken
Juicy chicken thighs pan-seared and glazed with a glossy homemade teriyaki sauce of soy, mirin, honey and ginger.
Thai Red Curry with Shrimp
Shrimp and vegetables simmered in a fragrant coconut red curry sauce with lime and basil. Ready in about 25 minutes.
Tofu Scramble
A savory vegan scramble of crumbled tofu, turmeric, vegetables and spinach that’s on the plate in about fifteen minutes.
Tuna Salad Sandwiches
Classic tuna salad with crunchy celery, red onion, lemon and a little mayonnaise, ready in ten minutes with no cooking.
Turkish Eggs (Çılbır)
Soft poached eggs on garlicky yogurt, drizzled with warm paprika butter and served with crusty bread for dipping.
Tuscan White Bean Skillet
Creamy white beans simmered with garlic, blistered cherry tomatoes, spinach and rosemary in one pan. Serve with crusty bread.
Vegetable Fried Rice
Day-old rice stir-fried hot with eggs, peas, carrots, corn and scallions in soy and sesame. A fast way to use up leftovers.
Vegetable Lo Mein
Chewy egg noodles tossed with crisp-tender vegetables in a savory soy and oyster-style sauce. Better than takeout in 25 minutes.
Weeknight Beef Tacos
Ground beef simmered with onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin and tomato paste, spooned into warm tortillas with your choice of toppings.