Bon Appétit

Instead of serving everyone individually, cook two giant pork chops (perfumed with garlic and thyme), then slice them up and serve family-style for an easy, elegant presentation.

Blanch chopped broccoli before cooking your pasta in the same water, then toss the whole thing with crumbled sausage and plenty of chile flakes, butter, and Parmesan.

Charred scallions add smoky depth to the creamy, double-acid (lemon and rice vinegar) dressing that pulls this salad of store-bought chicken, Bibb lettuce, avocados, and radishes together.

Because older eggs are easier to peel, this is one of those times when grocery store eggs outperform the ones from the farmers’ market.

This quick taco is simple, but full of flavor and texture. Chile paste brings a hint of spice, creamy yogurt brings a little tang, and charred tortillas bring a subtle crunch.

In need of more greens in your life? Start with a simple fried rice tossed with kale and made extra zesty with turmeric, garlic, and lime juice.

Even die-hard butter devotees admit that olive oil makes exceptionally good cakes.

You can’t see the candied almonds in these cookies, but you’ll taste them for sure.

Our perfect quinoa cooking method is to boil it in salted water until tender, then drain and return to the pot. Let steam, covered, for a few minutes and fluff.

These are like homemade sour candy and we can't stop eating them. Here’s an idea for the leftover citrus flesh: Use the juice to make curd, then gift it in jars.

Sure, you could use heavy cream instead of coconut milk, but then it wouldn’t be as healthyish.

Hard ciders can range from bone-dry to rather sweet, so take a sip and adjust the simple syrup if needed.

Fennel and carrots perfume a roasting chicken in this one-dish dinner while soaking in flavor from the bird as it renders its fat into the skillet.

Braise chicken legs in a golden, aromatic coconut broth, then toss rice noodles with the warmly spiced braising liquid to serve.

Why wouldn't you throw some veggies around your bird while it roasts? You've got a hot pan that's about to be full of sizzling schmaltz just begging to bathe a mosaic of squash and onions with tons of chicken-y flavor.

These easy to make, customizable bars are packed with enough virtuous things that you might almost forget they’re dessert. Pack them in lunches, take them on road trips, or serve them for family movie nights—everyone will be happy.

The only trick to this uncooked sauce is finding good canned tomatoes: If you can’t find Jersey Fresh, look for ones from California, New Jersey, or Italy—the only ingredients should be tomatoes and salt.

Flavored with store-bought sambal oelek, a spicy Indonesian condiment made with fresh chiles, this spicy stir-fry is fantastic served over a bowl of steamed white rice.

Braise pork and beets in a fragrant broth flavored with sauerkraut, lemon juice, and white wine. Then top the whole thing with a sprightly mix of walnuts and herbs.

If you want to stuff the roast as pictured, ask your butcher for a butterflied leg, not tied. Double the ingredients for the rub recipe and smear half onto lamb, then roll and tie it, and smear with the rest of the rub before roasting.