Lunch
Citrus-Oil-Marinated Spring Vegetables
The fleeting vibrance of spring vegetables is captured in this citrus-and-garlic-infused marinade, turning delicate produce into a versatile condiment.
By Rachel Gurjar
Azafrán Soup With Greens and Cornmeal Dumplings
The subtle aromatic flavor of azafrán (also known as safflower tea) is wonderful in this nutritious soup with fresh sweet vegetables.
By Lois Ellen Frank
Huaraches de Nopal
In this riff on huaraches, grilled cactus paddles stand in for the traditional corn masa “sandal sole” that provides the base for velvety black beans, crumbled queso fresco, and chipotle salsa.
By Luz Calvo and Catriona Rueda Esquibel
Red Cabbage Slaw With Cilantro
Flavored with citrus, maple syrup, and cilantro, this slaw makes an excellent topper for tacos or huaraches.
By Luz Calvo and Catriona Rueda Esquibel
English Muffin Toasting Bread
This yeasty, coarse-textured breakfast loaf makes the best toast ever. Slather it with jam or turn it into an egg sandwich.
By King Arthur Baking Company
Sourdough English Muffins
These fermented griddle bread have the comforting flavor of an English muffin with a touch of whole grains. The nooks and crannies make them a perfect vessel for sweet and savory spreads.
By Bryan Ford
Ants on a Log Celery Salad
A sophisticated take on the beloved children's snack of celery with peanut butter and raisins, this salad is a study in textures with chewy dates, crisp apple, and fresh herbs.
By Molly Baz
For the Ultimate Vegetarian Sandwich, Take Jarred Artichokes and Fry Them
These artichoke hearts are crispy, juicy—and exactly what your sandwich is missing.
By Tiffany Hopkins
Fried Artichoke Sandwich
Jarred marinated artichokes get breaded and deep-fried until they’re golden brown and crispy—then piled onto a sandwich with tangy pickles, crunchy cabbage slaw, and an herby jalapeño ranch.
By Lauren Toyota
For the Easiest, Crispiest Fried Garlic, Use Your Microwave
This crunchy, savory topping comes together in a small bowl—and in just a few minutes.
By Tiffany Hopkins
You Thought You Didn’t Need Another Kale Salad. But This One Has Potato Chips
It also has a killer sweet onion dressing and spicy gochujang-glazed peanuts. A picnic showstopper that costs less than $2 per person? Sold.
By Joe Sevier
Maui Kale Salad With Sweet Onion Dressing
With a simple sweet onion dressing, roasted peanuts, and crunchy potato chips, this salad is an easy favorite. As the salad sits, it becomes even more flavorful.
By Sheldon Simeon
Deviled Eggs, but Make It a Spread
The less fussy, just as delicious way to eat deviled eggs on toast.
By Tiffany Hopkins
Deviled Egg Spread
Want deviled eggs, but don't want to *make* deviled eggs? This rich and flavorful spread uses the same base ingredients—boiled egg yolks, mayo, and Dijon mustard—for a smooth spread that's perfect for slathering onto toast.
By Todd Richards
Scandinavian Rye Muffins
Lightly spiced and flavored with caraway seeds and crystals of sea salt, these yeast-bread muffins are satisfying without being heavy.
Welsh Cakes
Serve these raisin-studded griddle cakes hot or cold, with butter, jam or ice cream, as a mid-morning snack, or as a stand-alone dessert.
By Tom Parker Bowles
Pistachio Brioche
Time, rather than years of experience, is what you really need when making your own brioche. Along with a mixer fitted with a dough hook. Fortnum’s chefs have been using this particular recipe for over 32 years. The reason? It works like a dream, every single time.
By Tom Parker Bowles
Buckwheat Crepes With Spiced-Chicken Filling
Buckwheat flour adds a deep, earthy flavor to spiced chicken-filled crepes.
By Cheryl Slocum
Roasted Carrot and Fennel Soup With Miso-Glazed Mushrooms and Cashew Cream
Spring root vegetables star in this velvety, creamy soup, a riff on classic carrot-ginger soup that’s brightened by fennel and enriched with savory miso.
By Linda Shiue, MD
Fried Garlic Noodles
These simple, flavorful noodles are seasoned with soy sauce and a sprinkle of umami-rich dashi powder, plus three dimensions of garlic: fresh, fried, and infused into oil.
By Sheldon Simeon