Simple Cooking

Instead of serving everyone individually, cook two giant pork chops (perfumed with garlic and thyme), then slice them up and serve family-style for an easy, elegant presentation.

Bite-size and crispy, these mushrooms are always a crowd favorite. The star ingredient here is the nutritional yeast, a plant-based ingredient that has the power to add a savory, cheesy flavor to basically anything.

Bake well-sauced pasta, plus plenty of cheese and a few eggs to hold things together, in a cake pan and the edges turn crunchy, crusty, chewy, and downright irresistible.

Since the base of this dip is so simple—it's mostly sweet potatoes and tahini—homemade za'atar (a Middle Eastern spice blend) really helps the flavors stand out.

Blanch chopped broccoli before cooking your pasta in the same water, then toss the whole thing with crumbled sausage and plenty of chile flakes, butter, and Parmesan.

Charred scallions add smoky depth to the creamy, double-acid (lemon and rice vinegar) dressing that pulls this salad of store-bought chicken, Bibb lettuce, avocados, and radishes together.

Because older eggs are easier to peel, this is one of those times when grocery store eggs outperform the ones from the farmers’ market.

This quick taco is simple, but full of flavor and texture. Chile paste brings a hint of spice, creamy yogurt brings a little tang, and charred tortillas bring a subtle crunch.

The classic, beloved Marcella Hazan pasta sauce is made with just four ingredients and couldn't be easier.

In need of more greens in your life? Start with a simple fried rice tossed with kale and made extra zesty with turmeric, garlic, and lime juice.

Our perfect quinoa cooking method is to boil it in salted water until tender, then drain and return to the pot. Let steam, covered, for a few minutes and fluff.

These are like homemade sour candy and we can't stop eating them. Here’s an idea for the leftover citrus flesh: Use the juice to make curd, then gift it in jars.

Sure, you could use heavy cream instead of coconut milk, but then it wouldn’t be as healthyish.

Hard ciders can range from bone-dry to rather sweet, so take a sip and adjust the simple syrup if needed.

Fennel and carrots perfume a roasting chicken in this one-dish dinner while soaking in flavor from the bird as it renders its fat into the skillet.

Use this recipe to make French Chicken Tarragon.

Braise chicken legs in a golden, aromatic coconut broth, then toss rice noodles with the warmly spiced braising liquid to serve.

Why wouldn't you throw some veggies around your bird while it roasts? You've got a hot pan that's about to be full of sizzling schmaltz just begging to bathe a mosaic of squash and onions with tons of chicken-y flavor.

These easy to make, customizable bars are packed with enough virtuous things that you might almost forget they’re dessert. Pack them in lunches, take them on road trips, or serve them for family movie nights—everyone will be happy.

Embrace the sweetness with this maple-kissed casserole, topped with a playful pecan-graham crumble and toasty marshmallows.