Baba Ganoush
A smoky, silky eggplant dip with tahini, lemon and garlic, made by charring the eggplant until it collapses.
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Baked Falafel
Herby falafel made from soaked dried chickpeas and baked until crisp, for stuffing into pita with tahini sauce and salad.
Baked Oatmeal
A sliceable, custardy baked oatmeal with berries and cinnamon that you can prep the night before and reheat all week.
Baked Ziti
Ziti tossed in a tomato sauce with pockets of creamy ricotta, then baked under a blanket of melted mozzarella until bubbling.
Banana Bread
Moist, tender banana bread made with very ripe bananas, brown sugar and melted butter, stirred together in a single bowl.
Banana Oat Muffins
Soft, moist muffins made with very ripe bananas, rolled oats and a little cinnamon. Add walnuts for crunch, and freeze extras for later.
Beef and Bean Burritos
Big, hearty burritos filled with seasoned beef, refried beans, rice and cheese, then toasted until golden. They freeze well.
Beef Stew
Tender chunks of beef slowly braised with red wine, carrots, potatoes and thyme in a rich, thick gravy. Worth every minute.
Black Bean Burgers
Hearty black bean burgers with a crisp crust and smoky spices that hold together on the pan, served on buns with your toppings.
Black Bean Soup
A thick, smoky black bean soup made from canned beans in about forty minutes, partly blended and finished with lime.
Blueberry Muffins
Soft, domed blueberry muffins with a crunchy sugar top, made in one bowl with melted butter, yogurt and plenty of berries.
Breakfast Burritos
Flour tortillas filled with crispy potatoes, browned sausage, scrambled eggs, cheddar and salsa. They freeze well for busy mornings.
Brown Butter Crispy Rice Treats
Chewy, gooey marshmallow and crisp rice cereal squares made extra good with nutty browned butter and a pinch of salt.
Butter Chicken
Tender chicken in a mild, silky tomato and butter sauce with warm spices and a little cream. A family-friendly curry.
Butter Shortbread
Crisp, melt-in-the-mouth Scottish-style shortbread made with just butter, sugar, flour and salt, baked low until pale golden.
Buttermilk Waffles
Crisp-edged, fluffy buttermilk waffles with a light batter that’s mixed in minutes. Freeze extras and toast them for busy mornings.
Caramel Flan
A smooth, creamy baked custard with a layer of amber caramel that becomes a sauce when you turn it out. Make it a day ahead.
Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
A moist, warmly spiced carrot cake with walnuts, baked in one pan and topped with a thick layer of tangy cream cheese frosting.
Chana Masala
A tangy, spiced chickpea curry simmered with onions, tomatoes, ginger and garam masala. Vegan, filling and ready in 40 minutes.
Chicken Adobo
Filipino chicken braised in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, bay leaves and black pepper until tender, then reduced to a glossy sauce.
Chicken Enchiladas
Corn tortillas rolled around shredded chicken and cheese, smothered in a homemade red enchilada sauce and baked until bubbling.
Chicken Noodle Soup
Comforting homemade chicken noodle soup with tender chicken thighs, carrots, celery and egg noodles in a savory broth.
Chicken Pot Pie
Chicken and vegetables in a creamy, herby gravy under a flaky golden crust, made easy with a store-bought pie crust.
Chicken Salad Sandwiches
Tender poached chicken with crunchy celery, grapes and toasted pecans in a light lemony dressing, piled onto soft bread.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Yogurt-marinated chicken charred under the broiler, then simmered in a creamy, spiced tomato sauce. Serve with rice or naan.
Chicken Tinga Tacos
Shredded chicken simmered in a smoky chipotle-tomato sauce with onions, piled into warm tortillas with crema, avocado and cilantro.
Chicken Tortilla Soup
A brothy, smoky chicken soup with tomatoes, black beans and corn, topped with crisp tortilla strips, avocado, lime and cilantro.
Chickpea Salad Sandwiches
Mashed chickpeas stirred together with vegan mayo, crunchy celery, red onion, Dijon and dill, piled into sandwiches with lettuce and tomato.
Cinnamon Rolls
Soft, fluffy yeasted cinnamon rolls with a buttery brown sugar swirl and cream cheese frosting, made with instant yeast.
Classic Apple Pie
A double-crust apple pie with tender, cinnamon-spiced apples in a thick filling that holds together when you slice it.
Classic Beef Chili
A thick, hearty chili of ground beef, kidney beans, tomatoes and warm spices that tastes even better the next day.
Classic Crepes
Thin, tender French crepes made from a quick blender batter. Fill them sweet with jam or lemon and sugar, or savory with ham and cheese.
Classic Deviled Eggs
Hard-cooked egg whites filled with a smooth, tangy yolk mixture and finished with paprika and chives.
Classic Lasagna
Layers of pasta, meaty tomato sauce, creamy ricotta and plenty of mozzarella, baked until golden and bubbling at the edges.
Classic Meatloaf
A tender, well-seasoned meatloaf with a tangy brown sugar and ketchup glaze. Leftovers make excellent sandwiches.
Classic Pot Roast
A beef chuck roast braised low and slow with onions, carrots and potatoes until fork-tender, with the pan juices made into gravy.
Classic Potato Salad
Tender potatoes tossed while warm with a little vinegar, then folded into a creamy dressing with celery, eggs and herbs.
Coconut Chickpea Curry
A weeknight curry of chickpeas and spinach simmered in spiced tomato and coconut milk, brightened with lime and cilantro.
Cold Soba Noodle Salad
Chilled buckwheat noodles with edamame, cucumber, carrot and scallions in a sesame, soy and ginger dressing. Great for packed lunches.
Cottage Pie
Savory ground beef and vegetables in a rich gravy under a fluffy, golden mashed potato topping. British comfort food at its best.
Cranberry Orange Scones
Tender, buttery scones studded with dried cranberries and orange zest, finished with a simple orange glaze.
Creamy Coleslaw
Crunchy shredded cabbage and carrots in a tangy, lightly sweet mayonnaise and cider vinegar dressing. Perfect with barbecue.
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Fluffy, buttery Yukon Gold mashed potatoes with warm milk and a touch of garlic. The dependable side for roasts and stews.
Cucumber Tzatziki
A cool, garlicky Greek yogurt sauce with grated cucumber, dill and lemon. Perfect as a dip or with grilled meat, falafel and pitas.
Easy Chocolate Mousse
A rich, airy chocolate mousse made by folding whipped cream into melted dark chocolate. No raw eggs and just four ingredients.
Easy Tiramisu
Coffee-soaked ladyfingers layered with a light mascarpone cream and dusted with cocoa. No raw eggs; it sets overnight in the fridge.
Egg Salad Sandwiches
Creamy egg salad with celery, chives and a little Dijon, piled into soft bread with lettuce. Simple, quick and good for lunchboxes.
Eggplant Parmesan
Crisp oven-baked eggplant slices layered with marinara, mozzarella and cheese, then baked until golden and bubbling.
Fluffy Quinoa
Light, fluffy quinoa with separate grains: rinse, toast, simmer and rest. A reliable base for bowls, salads and sides.
French Lentil Salad
Firm green lentils tossed warm with a mustardy shallot vinaigrette, crunchy vegetables, parsley and a little feta.
French Onion Soup
Deeply caramelized onions simmered in beef broth with a splash of wine, topped with toasted bread and bubbling Gruyère.
Gazpacho
Chilled Spanish tomato soup blended with cucumber, pepper, garlic, sherry vinegar and olive oil. No cooking, just ripe summer tomatoes.
Ginger Scallion Congee
Silky rice porridge simmered with ginger, topped with scallions, soy sauce, sesame oil and a soft egg. Gentle and warming.
Homemade Vanilla Pudding
Smooth, creamy stovetop vanilla pudding thickened with cornstarch and egg yolks. Far better than the boxed kind, and quick.
Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip
A bubbling, cheesy baked dip of spinach and artichoke hearts in a garlicky cream cheese base, browned on top.
Italian Pasta Salad
Tangy pasta salad with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, mozzarella and red onion in a garlicky red wine vinaigrette.
Japchae
Korean stir-fried sweet potato glass noodles with spinach, carrots, mushrooms and onion in a sweet, savory sesame-soy sauce.
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.
Lemon Bars
A buttery shortbread crust topped with a bright, tangy lemon custard and a snow of powdered sugar. Sharp, sweet and sunny.
Lemony Red Lentil Soup
Red lentils simmered with onion, carrot and cumin until they melt into a thick, creamy soup, then brightened with fresh lemon juice.
Lentil Shepherd’s Pie
A hearty vegetarian shepherd’s pie of lentils, carrots, mushrooms and peas in a rich gravy under buttery mashed potatoes.
Maple Nut Granola
Crunchy, clustery oven-baked granola with oats, almonds, pecans and coconut, sweetened lightly with maple syrup.
Minestrone
A hearty Italian vegetable soup with beans, small pasta, tomatoes and greens, finished with Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil.
New York Cheesecake
A tall, dense and creamy cheesecake with a graham cracker crust, baked low and slow so it sets without cracking.
No-Bake Energy Bites
Chewy oat, peanut butter and chocolate chip balls sweetened with honey. Stir, roll and chill: a snack to keep in the fridge all week.
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Chewy oatmeal cookies with plump raisins, brown sugar and a hint of cinnamon, with crisp edges and soft, thick centers.
Oven Jerk Chicken
Chicken thighs marinated in a fiery, fragrant blend of scotch bonnet, allspice, thyme, garlic and scallions, then roasted until charred.
Oven Pulled Pork
Pork shoulder rubbed with smoky spices and roasted low and slow until it falls apart, then tossed with a tangy barbecue sauce.
Overnight Oats
Rolled oats and chia seeds soaked overnight in plant milk with maple syrup and vanilla, then topped with fresh fruit. No cooking needed.
Peanut Butter Cookies
Soft, chewy peanut butter cookies with the classic crisscross fork marks and a light sugar crunch on top.
Pork Carnitas
Pork shoulder braised with orange, garlic and cumin until meltingly tender, then crisped in its own fat for tacos and burritos.
Potato Leek Soup
A silky, comforting soup of leeks and potatoes simmered in broth and blended smooth, with a little cream and chives on top.
Pumpkin Pie
A smooth, gently spiced pumpkin custard in a flaky crust, made with canned pumpkin and evaporated milk. Set it the day before.
Ratatouille
A Provençal stew of eggplant, zucchini, peppers and tomatoes cooked slowly with garlic, thyme and olive oil until silky.
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Velvety squash soup made with oven-roasted butternut, onion and a hint of warm spice, blended smooth with vegetable broth.
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potato cubes roasted with olive oil, smoked paprika and garlic until caramelized outside and creamy inside.
Roasted Vegetable Couscous
Fluffy couscous tossed with spiced roasted vegetables, chickpeas, raisins, herbs and a lemony dressing. Good warm or cold.
Salmon Cakes
Crisp, golden salmon cakes made from canned salmon, panko, herbs and lemon, pan-fried and served with a quick lemony dill sauce.
Sausage, Egg and Cheese English Muffins
Homemade breakfast sandwiches with seasoned sausage patties, a folded egg and melted cheddar on toasted English muffins.
Silky Hummus
Ultra-smooth hummus made from canned chickpeas, tahini, lemon and garlic, whipped with ice water until light and creamy.
Snickerdoodles
Soft, pillowy sugar cookies rolled in cinnamon sugar, with the gentle tang and crackly tops that cream of tartar gives them.
Soft Dinner Rolls
Pillowy, buttery pull-apart dinner rolls made with instant yeast and brushed with melted butter as they come out of the oven.
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Tender, juicy baked meatballs simmered in a simple tomato sauce and served over spaghetti with Parmesan and basil.
Spaghetti Bolognese
A rich, slow-simmered meat sauce of beef, pork, tomato, milk and a splash of wine, tossed with spaghetti and Parmesan.
Spanakopita
Flaky layers of buttered phyllo baked around a filling of spinach, feta, green onions and dill. Greek spinach pie for a crowd.
Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells
Jumbo pasta shells filled with a creamy spinach, ricotta and herb mixture, baked in marinara under melted mozzarella.
Spinach Feta Egg Bites
Baked egg muffins with spinach, red pepper and feta. Make a tray on Sunday and reheat a couple each morning in under a minute.
Stovetop Rice Pudding
Creamy, gently sweet rice pudding simmered slowly in milk on the stove, finished with vanilla and a dusting of cinnamon.
Stuffed Bell Peppers
Bell peppers filled with seasoned ground beef, rice and tomatoes, topped with melted cheese and baked until tender.
Tabbouleh
A bright, herb-heavy parsley salad with a little bulgur, tomato, cucumber, mint and a sharp lemon and olive oil dressing.
Tadka Dal
Creamy red lentils simmered with turmeric and finished with a sizzling tempering of cumin, garlic, chili and tomato in ghee or oil.
Three-Bean Vegetable Chili
A hearty chili of kidney, black and pinto beans simmered with bell pepper, zucchini, tomatoes and warm spices.
Tomato Basil Soup
Canned whole tomatoes simmered with onion and garlic, blended smooth with fresh basil and finished with a splash of cream.
Tuna Noodle Casserole
An updated classic: egg noodles and tuna in a creamy mushroom sauce made from scratch, with peas and a crunchy cheddar crumb top.
Tuna Salad Sandwiches
Classic tuna salad with crunchy celery, red onion, lemon and a little mayonnaise, ready in ten minutes with no cooking.
Vanilla Panna Cotta with Berries
A silky Italian cream dessert set with a little gelatin, flavored with vanilla and served with a quick fresh berry sauce.
Vegetable Barley Soup
A hearty, chewy barley soup loaded with carrots, celery, mushrooms, tomatoes and green beans in a savory vegetable broth.
Vegetable Frittata
A thick, tender oven-finished frittata with potatoes, bell pepper, spinach and cheddar. Good hot, warm or cold the next day.
White Bean and Kale Soup
A quick Tuscan-style soup of creamy white beans, kale, garlic and rosemary in broth, partly mashed for body. Ready in 35 minutes.