Healthyish

If you don’t want to go all out with a big variety of dried fruits and nuts (they can get expensive), you can limit yourself to two of each. Just be sure to include the salted roasted chickpeas; they’re addictive and provide a little hit of protein in this mix as well.

Any type of tomatoes will work, though cherry tomatoes hold their shape well. If what you’ve got is a couple of ripe beefsteaks or Romas, cut them into 1" pieces and carry on.

This marinade recipe works with any other quick-cooking shellfish or seafood—try scallops or squid.

Make sure to peel away the outermost layer from the fennel bulb; it’s tough and fibrous and won’t be good grilled.

This simple tuna tartare is your entry point for eating raw fish.

A simple recipe that will make you wonder why you never made raw fish at home before.

You can use whatever semifirm white fish you like. Not a fan of snapper? Try sea bass or striped bass.

The caraway is just a starting point. You can use another whole spice if you like (fennel seeds and cumin work well); keep the quantity the same.

You can make this salad ahead of time—but wait until an hour before to add the lemon juice, which will prevent the shrimp from getting tough.

The almond purée that is added to the smoked trout will fool you into thinking there’s a boatload of dairy in this dip. It gives the dip an outrageously creamy consistency.

Peewee Dutch Yellow Potatoes are the perfect tiny potato for this recipe, but if you can’t find them, just use the smallest fingerling or Yukon Gold potatoes you can buy.

Broccoli can take more heat on the grill than you might think; it won’t taste burnt unless you actually set it on fire.

Pro move: Save the spicy broth and sprinkle with some chopped cilantro or scallions to sip on later.

Starting the chicken in cold, well-seasoned liquid ensures that the meat will stay very tender as it cooks while absorbing lots of flavor. It’s the opposite of every dry, bland, sad poached chicken recipe you’ve ever tried.

Easy, flavorful, and healthy. A poached chicken miracle!

This dressing goes great with avocado salad, but we love it with simply prepared salmon, chicken, or rice as well.

As the summer progresses and asparagus season dies down, use the same marinade recipe to grill green beans.

This colorful cold noodle salad is infinitely riffable and superbly delicious, thanks to a big-flavor dressing you’re gonna want to have on hand all the time.

This colorful cold noodle salad is infinitely riffable.

This cold noodle salad can be customized however you want, but it's all about that sesame dressing.