Simple Cooking

Make these cookies for an after-school snack, midday treat, or gift for friends and neighbors.

This refreshing melon and cucumber salad works as a snack, starter, or side dish.

Make the most of melon season with this simple and savory fruit salad.

Sweet potatoes provide rich flavor and vibrancy to this versatile cornbread recipe

When you need a snack (whether it’s for after school, before practice, or between meetings), these satisfy.

A restaurant-quality sauce that comes together in minutes.

Cookbook author and baking authority Abby Dodge created this recipe exclusively for Epicurious. “The flavor of this dessert relies on the apples, as they can range from sweet to tart and everything in between,” says Dodge. She recommends using a combination of McIntosh and Golden Delicious apples. The McIntosh variety is sweet and juicy, and breaks down when baked. Golden Delicious apples are more tart; they’ll soften a bit in the oven, but will maintain their shape. Both are readily available, but Macouns are a good substitute for the McIntosh, and Honey Crisp can be used in place of the Golden Delicious. For more on baking apple crisp, including tips from Dodge and how to add nuts or oatmeal to the topping, see Classic Recipes: Apple Crisp.

When it’s too hot to turn on the oven, or you’re craving something sweet and chewy, these no-bake superstars are just the thing.

This Southern-style potato salad recipe comes from legendary chef Leah Chase. Bookmark it for cookouts, potlucks, and any other delicious occasions.

A simple trick gets silky-smooth results from canned chickpeas—no rinsing or overnight soaking required.

Blend a crisper drawer’s worth of salad greens (romaine, arugula, spinach, watercress, etc.) into this vibrant, surprising soup.

Toss this cinnamon and brown sugar crumble onto sundaes, grilled fruit, cream pie—or just eat it by the handful.

No neon green frozen treats here, just real pistachio color and real pistachio flavor.