Healthyish

Think of crunchy, tangy, no-hassle quick pickles as the gateway to all things preserved.

Bitter and bossy seeks warm and sweet: This robust dressing is capable of standing up to—and slightly softening—acerbic greens like dandelion or arugula. (Maybe it’s the bacon….)

Slicing the cauliflower into steaks from the middle helps the head stay intact as you cut.

No offense to all the vegetarians, but the chimichurri is also pretty fantastic on your favorite steak.

Use whatever type of eggplant looks most appealing at the market; they should be firm to the touch, with glossy skin. Small globe eggplants are easy to find, but this is also a terrific time to use long Asian types, small round white ones, or any of the cool-looking striped varieties.

There’s a method to making baba ghanoush. And it applies to way more than eggplant.

Energy-packed flaxseed and protein-rich chia seeds give these flapjacks a lot more staying power.

There’s a method to making baba ghanoush. And it applies to way more than eggplant.

This recipe is adapted from April Bloomfield’s version in A Girl and Her Greens. For a dippable version of the ranch spread, sub sour cream for the buttermilk and serve with crudités.

When you toss hot clams right off the grill with some flavored butter, the butter melts and mingles with the clam liquor, creating an irresistible combination.

Choose scallops that are “dry” (not stored in liquid preservatives). Larger is better; small ones could overcook before browning. Make sure to coat them thoroughly in oil before grilling so they don’t stick to the grate.

Faster! Faster! Skip the pickling and just top the curry with sliced fresh Fresno chiles. Or leave them out altogether if you’re spice-averse.

We love making this take on a Niçoise salad with mâche instead of traditional frisée for a slightly more mellowed recipe.

Gigante beans are our favorites, but almost any bean will be delicious this way. 

A spicy, creamy vibrant dressing that’s equally delicious on grain bowls and hearty salads, like kale.

This toast also works well divided into fourths and served as an appetizer.

Black pepper with fruit? It works—trust us.

Not into kale? Use chard or another hearty green instead.

This avocado toast recipe is endlessly customizable—thus why we don't include specific amounts.