Spinach and basil star in this pasta salad
This vibrant green pasta salad gets its color from a combination of spinach and basil, but you can swap the spinach for arugula for a more peppery finish. Read more
This vibrant green pasta salad gets its color from a combination of spinach and basil, but you can swap the spinach for arugula for a more peppery finish. Read more
A crisp, snappy, juicy hot dog isn’t necessarily difficult to achieve, but two key steps ensure that yours won’t end up wrinkly, burnt or dry. Read more
At summer’s end, sweet peppers of every color are ripe and ready, far better than the bland supermarket hot-house varieties available year-round. Read more
Fruit — whether a bowl of sweet berries or a wedge of watermelon — makes the best dessert, but stone fruits are a real treat, especially nectarines. Read more
As temperatures climb, the temptation to cool down with sugary treats can be strong. Read more
Intensely flavorful, this stir-fry harnesses the fresh, citrusy notes of lemongrass in a punchy marinade that doubles as the stir-fry sauce. Read more
Preserved lemons are lemons that have been packed in salt and spices and allowed to ferment in their own juices. Read more
The buttery blend of oats and nuts in this easy, warm dessert stays nubby and crunchy while baking over the juicy fruit. (It also happens to be gluten-free.) Read more
A half chicken, cut right between the breasts and back, is sold in most supermarkets and just what you want when cooking for one, offering both light and dark meat, and the juiciness that comes with all the bones. Read more
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This zesty pasta is a playful riff on choucroute garnie, the classic Alsatian dish. The usual suspects (pork and cabbage) show up in the form of bratwurst, Brussels sprouts and sauerkraut. Read more
This simple frittata — just eggs, vegetables, fresh herbs and a little Parmesan if you’re feeling luxurious — is proof that eating well doesn’t have to be deprivational. It can also be delicious. Read more
Both cloudlike and rich, this no-bake cheesecake relies on cream cheese for structure and whipped cream for lightness. Read more
This quick recipe makes simple canned chickpeas into a bold and hearty vegetarian meal. Read more
Earthy, elegant and possessed of a Zen-restraint, this is an ideal — perhaps the ideal — last-second, I-can’t-cope-with-the-stress recipe. Read more
This super fast and super easy summer pasta recipe barely cooks peak-season corn and zucchini, maintaining their freshness and crunch while highlighting their vibrant flavor. Read more
For an utterly summery first course, consider this shaved zucchini salad. Read more
This simple recipe from “Le Sud: Recipes From Provence-Alpes-Côte D’Azur” recalls mornings in Antibes, a charming seaside peninsula between Cannes and Nice. Read more
Coarse crushed black peppercorns coat this flank steak for a zesty burst of flavor, complementing the rare grilled meat. Read more
Savory and a little sweet, this light dinner tastes like spring but can be made any time of year — and any night of the week if you keep a stash of shrimp in your freezer. Read more
These have the transformative power to turn snack time into something far fancier. Read more
This lean, readily available cut of beef takes particularly well to flavorful marinades and is best grilled over high heat to develop a nice char. Read more