Simple Cooking

Sweet peas, pea shoots, and lemon zest give this bright, lightly creamy chowder a dose of freshness.

Avocados add creamy, nutrient-dense richness, taking the place of butter in these baked sweets.

This go-to meal, ready in less than 20 minutes, has all the elements of a classic chicken Caesar salad—but instead of tossing them together, we celebrate each on its own.

This is the hearty pasta dish that everyone loves to eat. The rigatoni cooks right in the sauce, which not only saves you from having to wash an extra pan—it makes the pasta more flavorful.

This dish is so tasty and satisfying that you’ll be happy to eat it for days (and so healthful and nutritious that you should eat it for days).

Whole wheat phyllo dough makes a crispy crust for this lively potato tart with the flavors of mustard greens, lemon thyme, and goat cheese.

Frozen berries, a dollop of peanut butter, and almond milk—plus a banana for creaminess and vanilla protein powder—blend into a delicious smoothie reminiscent of your favorite childhood lunchtime treat.

If you’re trying to meal prep for the week or cook a large number of eggs at the same time, steaming yields the most consistent, perfectly jammy results.

Tearing tofu into craggy pieces and then roasting with a heap of spices until the edges turn crisp is the key to these intensely flavorful sandwiches.

No tandoor oven? No problem. This recipe for chicken and vegetables marinated in yogurt and spices is cooked on a single sheet pan in a regular home oven.

By preheating the baking sheet, you’ll ensure that every sprout in this goes-with-anything side has that irresistible crispy edge.

This dinner comes together on a baking sheet, and the sauce will win over any choosy eater.

Lucky for you, you probably have most of the ingredients for this luscious tomato-packed sauce in your kitchen right now.

Steam halved sweet potatoes in the time it takes to sauté mushrooms and ground lamb with a heap of fragrant spices for this satisfying weeknight dinner.

A honey-shellacked chop, a sharp salad to break through the porky richness, and—best news yet—just one pan and bowl to clean.

A feel-good classic with a new lease on life, this sinus-clearing broth starts with ginger softened in savory caramel. Soy sauce, garlic, and chiles bring even more flavor and a little bit of heat.

Mixing toasted coconut into your coffee grounds before brewing creates a pleasant coconut flavor without any added syrups.

Caramelized pineapple and sautéed shrimp get tossed in a sweet, sour, and spicy sauce with lots of fresh basil. We like it spooned over rice noodles and topped with cucumbers, onions, and peanuts, but it’s also great with any grain.

Turn chickpea flour into crispy-edged flatbreads; then use them to scoop up a saucy, sweet-tart mix of burst tomatoes, chickpeas, feta, and greens.

Fragrant sage combines with butter and Parmesan to create a luscious sauce, which complements the crunchy broccolini in this quick and easy pasta.