Nut Free
Vanilla Heart Cakes With Rosewater Icing
Swap nectarines, plums, or any summer berries you like into this rustic afternoon tea cake.
By Donna Hay
Mushroom Frittata
Kefir—a yogurt-like dairy beverage—adds wonderful tang to this earthy shiitake and kale frittata, but you can sub in plain yogurt instead.
By Julie Smolyansky
Truffle, Porcini, and Pecorino Cheese Polenta
Just another attempt to sneak truffles into this cookbook one more time. The struggle is real.
By Julie Smolyansky
Roasted Niçoise Salad with Halibut
Jarred marinated artichoke hearts get super-crispy and delicious when roasted, making them the secret star of this simple sheet-pan dinner.
By Anna Stockwell
Perfect Pot Roast
Growing up, my mother would make pot roast for a Sunday meal, or for when we had company; it’s a lovely reminder of home.
By Patricia Heaton
Homemade Applesauce
This sugar-free applesauce is a cinch to make at home in your Dutch oven.
By Magdalena Wszelaki
Avo Smash
This will last for about 2 days in an airtight container, with plastic wrap pressed onto the surface of the smash to prevent oxidation. Pressing down eliminates any air pockets that might also cause the pesky brown spots.
By Nick Korbee
Kefir Labneh
Make thick, creamy labneh at home by simply straining the beverage overnight in your fridge.
By Julie Smolyansky
Steak and Crispy Smashed Potatoes for Two
Looking for a special dinner for two? First, pan-sear one big steak to share. Then, while the steak rests, use the fat rendered behind in the skillet to sear smashed paprika-spiced potatoes to crispy, golden perfection.
By Anna Stockwell
Meringue Sundae With Peppery Berry Sauce
Store-bought meringue cookies and frozen berries make this elegant sundae come together in a snap. Serve it on one big plate with two spoons for a sweet ending to a romantic dinner.
By Anna Stockwell
Endive, Romaine, and Orange Salad
The ultimate date-night first course: eat it with a knife and fork or eat it with your hands. Either way it’s more fun if you share it off the same plate.
By Anna Stockwell
Gut-Healing Bone Broth
Sip this broth as a restorative or use it as a base for soups, stews, and sauces.
By Amy Myers, MD
Instant Pot Chickpea Salad with Lemon, Feta, and Fresh Dill
Chickpeas are cheaper and heartier in texture when made from dried, rather than canned beans. And the Instant Pot makes quick work of them.
By Daniel Shumski
Instant Pot Beef Barbacoa Tacos
Salty, spicy, and slightly tangy, this dish delivers flavor on multiple levels.
By Daniel Shumski
Instant Pot Hard-Boiled Eggs
Hard-boiled eggs turn out perfectly every time when steamed in a pressure cooker: always evenly cooked and easier to peel than traditional boiled eggs.
By Coco Morante
Molten Chocolate Chunk Brownies
Shards of rich, dark chocolate melt into the brownie batter as this dessert bakes, leaving behind pockets of luscious, gooey, molten deliciousness in every chewy bite.
By Donna Hay
Ancho Chile Pork Tenderloin
An ancho chile spice mix serves double-duty in this dinner: it's the sweet and zesty rub for the tenderloin, and the seasoning for roasted squash and Brussels sprouts.
By Anna Stockwell
Kefir Farmer Cheese
Make farmer cheese at home with just one container of kefir and a little bit of patience.
By Julie Smolyansky