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Easiest Chicken Adobo
For adobo that’s sweet, salty, tangy, garlicky, and ready in a fraction of the time, don’t peel and slice each garlic clove: Just cut open a whole head and simmer it in the sauce.
By Claire Saffitz
Chicken with Lemon and Spicy Spring Onions
Roasting two chickens on one baking sheet is an effortless but strategic way to cook for a crowd. As the fat renders, it bastes the vegetables for a built-in side dish.
By Alison Roman
Ginger-Grilled Chicken and Radishes
Boneless chicken thighs marinate in a spicy-sweet mixture of ginger beer, rice vinegar, garlic, and fresh ginger before grilling. Tangy grilled radishes and greens turn this dish into a meal.
By Anna Stockwell
Chicken Piccata
Slices of chicken get dredged in seasoned flour, sautéed in butter, and smothered in a tangy lemon-butter pan sauce that’s studded with salty capers.
By Chris Morocco
Steak and Spring Vegetable Stir-Fry
To keep the snap peas and asparagus peppy and bright, sauté them separately from the meat, then return them to the pan so they get their fair share of the gingery sauce.
By Claire Saffitz
Spicy Pork Bowls with Greens
Giving pork tenderloin a bulgogi-influenced makeover makes it flavorful, fast-cooking, and weeknight-friendly.
By Chris Morocco
Crispy-Skin Salmon with Miso-Honey Sauce
The key to getting salmon with a crackly skin is to start it skin side down in a cold cast-iron pan—as the skillet heats, the skin slowly renders and crisps.
By Lauren Stanek
Butter-Roasted Halibut with Asparagus and Olives
Vegetables that are best served crisp-tender are a great accompaniment to a slow-roasted fish because they will come out perfectly cooked at the same time.
By Alison Roman
Strawberry-Granola Crisp
The oat topping channels granola with olive oil, almonds, and maple syrup, while the filling is barely sweetened, instead taking advantage of in-season berries.
By Deb Perelman
Shrimp and Basil Stir-Fry
A heap of basil, tossed through just to wilt, adds a punchy, cooling element to this dish of chile- and garlic-marinated shrimp. Spoon it over a fluffy pile of white rice for a fuss-free summertime dinner.
By Andy Baraghani
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
Seven-Spice Grilled Lamb Chops with Parsley Salad
This seven-spice blend is typical of Lebanese cooking and full of dimension. Try it on chicken or pork chops too.
By Kamal Mouzawak
Tomato Salad with Pine Nuts and Pomegranate Molasses
The secret weapon in this summery salad is the golden raisins: They're soaked in apple cider vinegar, which not only sweetens the vinegar but also transforms them into plump, sweet-tart balloons.
By Kamal Mouzawak
Muhammara
This vibrant dip of toasted walnuts and roasted red peppers pairs perfectly well with fresh pita bread.
By Kamal Mouzawak
Crispy Pita With Chickpeas and Yogurt (Fattet Hummus)
This creamy, crunchy breakfast dish also pairs well with vegetables, fish, or lamb come dinnertime. The canned chickpeas pick up some flavor from a quick simmer with garlic.
By Kamal Mouzawak
Smoky Eggplant Dip
If you don’t have a grill or a gas stovetop, you can broil the eggplants in the oven, turning occasionally, until charred and tender.
By Kamal Mouzawak
One-of-Each Soup
Originally, this curried soup was served cold. Given the winter chill in the air, however, we tried it hot and discovered it to be even better.
By The Gourmet Test Kitchen
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
Strawberry Smoothie
A splash of vanilla and honey give this everyday smoothie just the right amount of sweetness.
By Anna Stockwell
Spiced Quinoa and Chickpea Bites
Inspired by the flavors of kefta, these protein-packed vegetarian bites are equally good tucked into a pita or served on their own.
By Anna Stockwell