Dairy Free
Fried Meatballs with Tahini Sauce
Be sure to roll the meatballs firmly into the millet so that the tiny grains don't fall off during frying.
By Anissa Helou
Romano Beans With Mustard Vinaigrette and Walnuts
Romano beans, also known as Italian pole beans, are wide and flat and have a less delicate texture than green beans but share their mild and sweet flavor.
By Ignacio Mattos
Grilled Red Mullet with Charred Onions and Pine Nuts
The textured sweet-and-sour condiment (agrodolce) would also be excellent spooned over vegetables or chicken or tossed with cooked grains.
By Ignacio Mattos
Grilled Turbot with Celery Leaf Salsa Verde
Don't fret if you can’t find turbot. Look out for other flatfish such as Dover sole or flounder.
By Ignacio Mattos
Grain Salad with Tomatoes and Cucumbers
We call for semi-pearled grains because they cook more quickly and have a roughened-up texture that helps them soak up the dressing. Browning them first deepens their flavor.
By Ignacio Mattos
Peanut Drinking Snack
This spicy, sour, salty, crunchy mix isn't your typical roasted bar nuts. Fresh lime juice, red onion, chiles, and cilantro give it amazing flavor. It's best served with spoons for scooping into your palm.
By Rumaan Alam
Peaches and Shaved Fennel Salad with Red Pepper
There's no reason to make this savory fruit salad unless the peaches you have are worth celebrating or you can get your hands on some superb nectarines.
By Ignacio Mattos
Slow-Roasted Bell Peppers
We streamlined this recipe to get excellent results in an hour; serve alongside roast chicken or spooned over pan-fried fish or toasted bread.
By Jason Hammel
Ramp Fritters
These crispy little fritters taste like a three-way cross between onion tempura, blooming onion, and onion rings. If you can't find ramps, use thin scallions.
By Claire Saffitz
Hot Sesame Noodles
Swap in any kind of ground meat and any kind of vegetable for this saucy, clean-out-your-pantry rice noodle stir-fry.
By Anna Stockwell
Chicken Drumsticks with Rice and Beans
Clean out your pantry with this customizable one-pan dinner, seasoned with whatever spices you happen to have on hand.
By Anna Stockwell
Double-Decker Nut Butter Brownies
These rich, two-layer flourless brownies are endlessly customizable. Top with chocolate chips, chopped pretzels, or any crunchy snack you have in the pantry.
By Anna Stockwell
Blackened Salmon with Pineapple Salsa
Tame spicy baked salmon with a sweet pineapple–bell pepper salsa. Want to ramp up the heat even more? Leave the seeds in the jalapeño.
By Katrina Scott and Karena Dawn
Quick-Pickled Charred Vegetables
This technique is nothing short of amazing—even if you're finicky about your pickles.
By Mark Bittman
Big-Batch Roasted Kale
This big batch of tender roasted kale can be kept in the fridge and added to meals throughout the week. Toss it into salads and stir-fries, stir it into soups, or use it in a grain bowl.
By Kat Boytsova
Peanut Butter Banana Muffins
Wheat germ lends a good dose of vitamins to these delicious, kid-friendly muffins, while boosting the nutty flavor.
Rice Noodles with Lemongrass Pork Meatballs
Refreshingly cold noodles, Vietnamese-spiced pork meatballs, and an array of toppings like fried shallots and crushed peanuts ensure this make-ahead dinner is totally unforgettable.
By Jessica Battilana
Candy Pork
Large chunks of pork shoulder are braised in a Vietnamese-style caramel sauce (made from a combination of fish sauce and palm sugar) that’s laced with Thai chilies, ginger, garlic, and shallots. Serve the fork-tender meat with plenty of rice and some sautéed pea shoots or greens.
By Jessica Battilana
Jackfruit Tacos
These tacos are perfect finger food, combining tasty jackfruit with a Mexican combo of zingy salsa and creamy guacamole.
By Henry Firth and Ian Theasby
North African Chicken and Spinach Stew
This dish is my mother's interpretation of a meal we had at a friend’s birthday party when we were young. We came home raving about it and had to try making it for ourselves!
By Jazz Smollett-Warwell