Cheese
Guava and Goat Cheese Phyllo Pie
This showstopping pie is inspired by the classic flavors of guava and cheese pastelitos but takes a fraction of the effort.
By Devonn Francis
Any-Berry Lemon Ricotta Cake
This is our quintessential summer dessert: rich ricotta cake swirled through with jammy berries in every bite.
By Zaynab Issa
Chicken Cordon Bleu
This classic recipe features chicken breasts stuffed with thin slices of ham and cheese that are then coated in breadcrumbs and pan-fried.
By John Becker and Megan Scott
Green Hummus With Sizzled Dolmades
This greener-than-green hummus is no side dip—the crisp dolmades on top turn it into a full meal.
By Christian Reynoso
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