Leafy Greens
Spicy Pork Bowls with Greens
Giving pork tenderloin a bulgogi-influenced makeover makes it flavorful, fast-cooking, and weeknight-friendly.
By Chris Morocco
Cabbage Tabbouleh
This salad is crunchy, herby, cooling, and refreshing. To add some heat between bites, serve fresh green chiles for nibbling alongside.
By Kamal Mouzawak
Deconstructed Falafel Salad
Get all the flavors of falafel with crispy roasted chickpeas, crunchy crouton-like pita chips, crisp cucumber, and a lemon-tahini dressing.
By Hetty Lui McKinnon
Spinach and Artichoke Melts
Your favorite creamy dip—but in a form you (and your kids) can happily eat for dinner. Serve with a salad of bitter greens and a bright vinaigrette.
By Deb Perelman
Weeknight Steak and Rice Noodle Salad
You can use whatever cut of steak you’re in the mood for—or even a chicken cutlet or thin-cut pork chop here.
By Chris Morocco
Stir-Fried Udon Noodles With Pork and Scallions
The secret to making these gingery sesame noodles super-satisfying: When sautéing the ground pork, don’t break it up too much—big, chunky pieces really make the final dish.
By Claire Saffitz
Chicken Brodo with Spring Vegetables and Fried Bread
This spring brodo is fully equipped with a lemony broth, bright green asparagus, and fresh pea shoots. The slice of olive oil–fried bread on top stays crunchy on the edges and gets custardy in the center.
By Aaron Crowder, Katie Jackson, and Nick Perkins
Scrunched Cabbage Salad With Grapefruit and Chiles
Not just for slaw, cabbage is a snappy base that can handle lots of refreshing acidity—in this case from torn grapefruit and hot-and-sour chiles—without withering.
By Molly Baz
Little Wedge Salad With Sour Cream Dressing
We KonMari'd the classic wedge, got rid of all the extraneous ingredients, and ended up with a salad that sparks joy: crunchy iceberg and a rich, tangy dressing.
By Molly Baz
Everyday Greens Salad
This salad is at its most dramatic—and most delicious—with a variety of leaves, some mild and large (butter, Bibb, Little Gem), some spicy and small (like arugula).
By Molly Baz
Dinner Salad With Radicchio and Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Hard-boiled eggs, roasted sweet potatoes, and a creamy cashew dressing make this salad recipe a full meal, not a sidekick.
By Molly Baz
Skirt Steak with Spicy Coconut Dressing
This recipe is exceptionally weeknight-friendly (it goes from start to finish in less than an hour) and fully adaptable depending on the tastes of your family.
By Carla Lalli Music
Sesame Pork Burgers with Sweet and Spicy Slaw
These pork burgers—inspired by Southeast Asian dumplings—are an ideal weeknight meal. The sweet and spicy mayo acts as both a dressing for the slaw and a sauce for the burger.
By Tara O'Brady
Braised Leeks, Peas, and Lettuce
When you warm lettuce in butter and wine it gets velvety and rich—a perfect foil to the pop of sweet peas. Serve this spooned over quiche for brunch.
By Tara O'Brady
Deep Dish Quiche with Garnishes
Made with crème fraîche and chives, this quiche is good enough to be eaten plain. But a buffet of garnishes—smoked salmon, avocado, braised leeks—make this Easter brunch truly memorable.
By Tara O'Brady
Spring Pea Fish Chowder
Sweet peas, pea shoots, and lemon zest give this bright, lightly creamy chowder a dose of freshness.
By Anna Stockwell
Deconstructed Chicken Caesar Salad
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.
By Marge Perry and David Bonom
Potato Tart with Mustard Greens and Thyme
Whole wheat phyllo dough makes a crispy crust for this lively potato tart with the flavors of mustard greens, lemon thyme, and goat cheese.
By Art Smith
Grain Bowl With Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Composed of four elements—vegetables, a grain, a protein, and a sauce—grain bowls like this one are simple, nutrient-dense, and very pretty to serve.
By Tracy Pollan, Lori Pollan, Dana Pollan, and Corky Pollan
Date Night Pork Chop
A honey-shellacked chop, a sharp salad to break through the porky richness, and—best news yet—just one pan and bowl to clean.
By Claire Saffitz