Easy
Quick Pork Ramen
You'll add the bok choy to the noodles during the last minute of cooking, and punch up a quick broth with ground pork, miso, and soaked dried mushrooms.
By Rhoda Boone
Potato Chip–Crusted Magic Bars
Whether you call them magic bars or seven-layer (or sometimes five-layer) cookies, you probably know these treats. Chunky bits—like chocolate chips, nuts, and coconut—get layered over sticky condensed milk and a crisp cookie crust.
By Kristin Donnelly
Creamy Avocado Dip With Scallions
Avocado, yogurt, and a mix of caramelized and fresh scallions give this dip a creamy texture that sits between onion dip and guacamole. Pair it with pita chips, tortilla chips, or carrot sticks.
By Joe Sevier
Iron-Skillet Cornbread
This decadent, main course–worthy version of the classic side dish is packed with corn, green chiles, and two kinds of oozing, melty cheese.
Lemon-Ginger Electrolyte Drink
Refresh after a grueling workout or exhausting day with this electrolyte-packed water, with a natural boost of energy, vitamins, and minerals.
By Katherine Sacks
Grenadine Syrup
Known as "SC Grenadine" at Smuggler's Cove in San Francisco, this fresh, two-ingredient grenadine syrup is perfect for tiki drinks or mocktails like a Shirley Temple.
By Rebecca Cate and Martin Cate
Sriracha Mayonnaise
We like the fruity heat of Sriracha, but if you have a different favorite hot sauce, go right ahead.
By Rick Martinez
Bacon for a Crowd
Whether you're hosting a group brunch or building BLT's for an army, these two sweet-and-salty toppings will add a little more oomph to your bacon.
By Rick Martinez
Grilled Halloumi with Watercress
Literally grilled cheese. We love the squeaky texture and salty bite.
By Chris Morocco
Watermelon Limeade
Wow! This flavor-packed limeade is a real thirst quencher during the dog days of summer, when watermelon is at its best. Should a festive occasion arise, it also makes a wonderful margarita mixer when paired with premium white tequila.
By Emeril Lagasse
Ultimate Hydrating Iced Tea
Load up on green tea antioxidants, hydrate with electrolyte-filled coconut water, and cool off with cucumber, lime, and gut-soothing aloe vera.
By Guy Turland
Diner-Style Western Omelet
Filled with ham, bell pepper, and onions, this diner classic is also sometimes called a “Denver Omelet.”
By Anna Stockwell
Cold-Brew Coffee
Make this concentrate once and you'll be drinking refreshing cold brew coffee for an entire week.
By Sam Worley
Grilled Halloumi With Watercress
Literally grilled cheese. We love the squeaky texture and salty bite. It goes perfectly with our Grilled Brined Vegetables.
By Chris MoroccoPhotography by Christopher Testani
Turmeric-Ginger Tonic With Chia Seeds
Never underestimate black peppercorns! Their heat sneaks up on you in this turmeric tonic.
By Andy Baraghani
Homemade Montreal Steak Seasoning
Why buy this classic steak rub when you can make it yourself? Inspired by the flavors of pastrami, this rub is good on more than just steaks—try rubbing it on chicken, salmon, or even broccoli before grilling or pan-roasting.
By Anna Stockwell
Blackberry and Blueberry–Ginger Yogurt Pots
These berries don’t need much cooking time to stew down. However, you can change the fruits to apples, pears or even quinces and cook them in the slow cooker on low for about 5 hours. Let the slow cooker revolution continue! Best way forward for this brekky is to cook the fruit (frozen works well, too) and oats in batches so you have enough to last you throughout the week.
By Lorraine Pascale
Melon, Basil, and Feta Salad With Balsamic–Red Wine Reduction
Fresh, crisp, sweet and salty, this is my go-to summer salad. Using in-season fruit in salads always makes for a refreshing change.
By Guy Turland
Green Olive Tapenade
Cerignola and Castelvetrano olives are big, briny, meaty, and sweet. If unavailable, use other types, or simplify with just one.
By Andrew Knowlton
Yogurt Tartar Sauce
Using yogurt instead of oils to make tartar sauce does three things: it lowers the fat content; gives it a zingy yoghurt tang; and also brings probiotic cultures into your diet. It’s a win, win, win.
By Guy Turland