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If you love sweet and salty paired in one dish, then this nourishing salad is for you. To take this dish on the road, pack the berries and the dressing separately to avoid wilting the greens. For a cocktail party, swap the greens out for lettuce cups and spoon them full of the carrots, radishes, berries, and nuts, then drizzle with dressing.

Why should tacos have all the fun? These enchiladas are just as fast and easy, thanks to a one-pan stove-top cooking technique and a few store-bought shortcuts.

This Thai-inspired curry is ready in just 20 minutes with a little help from a rotisserie chicken.

Store-bought rotisserie chicken brings you one step closer to this nourishing grain bowl dinner.

Saffron rice is an indispensable accompaniment in Persian cuisine, and it tastes just as good made with fluffy quinoa. Crushing and steeping the saffron in hot water brings out its full flavor and color. If you have coconut oil on hand, the naturally sweet flavor pairs nicely with the cherries and almonds.

Fat asparagus stalks won’t fall through the grill grates—and they can char without becoming soft and stringy.

The pungent garlic notes in ramps make them the perfect accompaniment for any pasta dish.

Pillowy baked Dutch baby pancakes can be topped with countless combinations of your favorite savory brunch ingredients.

A honey-soy glaze and a turn under the broiler give this salmon a sweet and savory char.

This spring salad can be made with pretty much any grain and firm grating cheese you like.

Swap cauliflower “rice” for bulgur in the classic Middle Eastern salad for a totally grain-free lunch.

This ice box cake is fancy enough for company yet so easy to make.

Bacon lends a smoky depth while dates become a naturally sweet glaze for this simple, crowd-pleasing side.

Luscious, cheesy eggs baked inside prosciutto "baskets" make a craveable finger-friendly brunch main.

This hearty meal of spiced sausages and earthy lentils is infused with sweet fennel flavor.

The classic pairing of pork and apples gets enhanced by a hint of sage for a simple and delicious dinner.

These quick and easy hand pies are a cross between the beloved caramel apple and flaky apple turnover.

Green juice provides a fresh sauce for this light and healthy fish dish.

Roasting the tomatoes—which can be done several days in advance—turns this easy tomato soup into something extraordinary.

These mussels get their depth of flavor from store-bought pesto—a great convenience product available at most grocery stores.