Weeknight Meals

Arla's minimal ingredient cream cheese is the perfect, fresh balance for the hearty wheat bagel and fresh, raw vegetables. Beyond their herb and spice variety, I like tokeep the original flavor on hand as well and mix in fresh herbs

A grilled cheese sandwich fit for an adult loaded with wilted kale and perfectly melted gouda cheese.

A last-minute addition of basil pesto turns creamy risotto into the ultimate bowl of spring comfort.

Have half an hour? That’s all you need to make Thai-inspired curry noodle bowls (with steak!).

We tried a lot of meatloaf recipes in our test kitchen to create the ultimate version. We promise it won't disappoint.

Coating the herbs in oil and soaking the shallot in vinegar prevents oxidation, so you can keep these beans for days.

On the streets of Lisbon and outside any nightclub or bar in Johannesburg, you’ll find vendors grilling steak and slathering garlic butter on a soft bun—heaven. The key to this mouth-watering street food is finding a soft, airy roll to absorb the steak juices. If there is a Portuguese market near you, you’re in luck! If not, look for a soft roll dusted with flour at your local bakery.

Go hard on those potatoes and let them get good and browned before tossing them in the pan. That way they’ll keep their crunch after being doused with the spicy mayonnaise.

Chef Ignacio Mattos of Café Altro Paradiso and Estela in NYC inspired this puréed lemon dressing with olive oil, miso, and honey—the ideal base note for pleasantly bitter radicchio.

Simplicity relies on quality. Be choosy when picking your produce, and look for a new-harvest olive oil for this, which will lend a bright, robust flavor.

You can serve these flatbreads as is or wrapped around a filling.

This quick and spicy riff on General Tso’s chicken relies on ingredients you probably already have in the pantry.

Cheesier macaroni and cheese in minutes—no box required.

A delightfully mustardy version of the battered and fried turkey, ham, and cheese sandwiches.

My love for Asian food is never-ending, and this easy, quick chicken meatball creation is a favorite. The secret here is to steam the meatballs so they remain tender and succulent. Searing briefly afterward adds a wonderfully caramelized crust without overcooking.

Use any whole spices you like for this beets recipe; just make sure you sizzle them in oil first to bring out their flavor.

Wheels of cucumbers and radishes are nice and all, but smashing them into ragged pieces is way more fun.

Cauliflower might not be a traditional ingredient in larb recipes, but the toasted rice powder is. 

Lemon makes the perfect foil for carbonara’s salty richness. You may never go back.