Cheese
Smashroom Sandwich
Make this your go-to portable meal this summer. The meaty-without-meat sandwich is great enjoyed right away or after its flavors have had a chance to develop.
By Sarah Jampel
Stone Fruit With Furikake
Juicy stone fruit, toasted nori, and salty cheese—this recipe proves fruit salad doesn’t always have to be sweet to be great.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Strawberry Hand Pies
These party-friendly hand pies with a peppery butter crust, jammy strawberry filling, and tangy goat cheese frosting are destined for your next summer gathering.
By Nicole A. Taylor
Peach and Prosciutto Sandwich
Juicy sweet peaches are leveled up with chili crisp and vinegar, becoming the star ingredient in this summer sandwich that’s sure to be your next picnic MVP.
By Rachel Gurjar
Dad’s Hamburger Sandwich
When is a hamburger a sandwich? When it’s stacked with a fried egg, pickled red onions, and special sauce, between two buttered pieces of white bread.
By Scott Clark
Steakhouse Salad With Pesto Vibes
What do we mean by “pesto vibes”? A lemony, crunchy nut dressing, fresh basil leaves, and lots of shaved Parmesan.
By Ali Slagle
BA’s Best Chicken Parm
We deconstructed every aspect of this iconic dish to bring you our ideal version. No more sad, soggy, mediocre outcomes allowed!
By Molly Baz
Crispy Mushroom Quesadillas
Oyster and maitake mushrooms are a textural delight, taking on the texture of braised, shredded meat when cooked.
By Chris Morocco
Blistered Asparagus Frittata
This low-waste, no-flip asparagus frittata recipe uses a whole bunch of those bright green spring stalks, woody tough ends and all.
By Ismail Samad
Classic Caesar Salad
A great Caesar salad recipe like this one gets its swagger from cold and crisp greens, a creamy and briny dressing, and freshly made croutons.
By Sue Li and Chris Morocco
Classic Potatoes au Gratin
Whatever you call it (au gratin potatoes, potato gratin, that cheesy potato thing), this classic dish never disappoints.
By Claire SaffitzPhotography by Christopher Testani
Charred Asparagus and Dates With Goat Cheese
Crunchy, creamy, and chewy, this salad is a textural masterpiece.
By Mehreen Karim
Date and Pink Peppercorn Pasta
It takes only a handful of ingredients to make this fancy-yet-weeknight pasta.
By Mehreen Karim
Whipped Ricotta Toast With Date and Rhubarb Compote
Sweet and creamy meets crunchy and tart.
By Zaynab Issa
BA’s Best Carrot Cake
Our favorite carrot cake recipe gets a crunch from toasted walnuts and a boozy punch from rum-plumped raisins, which are optional but recommended.
By Claire SaffitzPhotography by Alex Lau
Classic Fettuccine Alfredo
A fettuccine Alfredo recipe should never include cream; the silky sauce comes from an emulsion of grated Parmesan, melted butter, and starchy pasta water.
By Carla Lalli MusicPhotography by Michael Graydon Nikole Herriott
Queso, Not From a Jar
You could be totally hammered halfway through the Super Bowl and still make this queso. It’s that easy.
By Sohla El-Waylly
Mustardy Sausage and Halloumi Stir-Fry
This meaty, cheesy one-skillet dinner boasts big beer hall energy.
By Kendra Vaculin