Aug 03 2025
Juicy watermelon is hard to beat on a hot summer afternoon, but slicing it into wedges is only the beginning. Its mild sweetness and crisp texture make it surprisingly versatile in drinks, salads, chilled soups, frozen desserts, and even savory appetizers. National Watermelon Day is a perfect excuse to try something different with a favorite …
Jul 30 2025
Cheesecake can be dense and classic, light and fruity, deeply chocolatey, bright with citrus, or made entirely without dairy. That range is part of what makes it such a fun dessert to celebrate. These five recipes cover several very different styles. There is a rich New York-style cheesecake, a cool no-bake strawberry version, a dark …
Jul 15 2025
Creamy banana overnight oats are one of those breakfasts that make busy mornings considerably easier. Rolled oats, chia seeds, ripe banana, and milk soften together in the refrigerator overnight, creating a thick, creamy breakfast that is ready to eat as soon as you open the fridge. This version gets most of its sweetness from mashed …
Jul 15 2025
Fresh homemade guacamole is one of those recipes where a handful of simple ingredients can become something far better than the sum of their parts. Creamy ripe avocado, crisp red onion, fresh jalapeño, cilantro, garlic, and plenty of lime create a bright, flavorful dip that can be on the table in about 10 minutes. This …
May 24 2025
Fluffy couscous, tender vegetables, chickpeas, warming spices, and fresh herbs come together in this easy Moroccan-inspired dinner. It has plenty of color and flavor but still works on a busy weeknight, thanks to the quick-cooking couscous found in most American supermarkets. Traditional couscous preparation across North Africa is far more involved. Semolina grains may be …
May 11 2025
A big bowl of colorful fresh fruit is hard to beat when you need an easy side dish for a summer barbecue, brunch, picnic, potluck, or family gathering. This fresh fruit salad combines juicy berries, grapes, pineapple, mandarin oranges, kiwi, apple, and banana with a simple honey-lime dressing that brightens the fruit without covering up …
Mar 11 2025
Golden and crisp around the edges with a tender, chewy center, this crispy baked tofu is one of the easiest ways to turn a block of tofu into something you’ll want to add to practically everything. The method is simple: start with extra-firm tofu, remove as much excess moisture as possible, season it with soy …
Oct 23 2024
Tender chunks of pumpkin simmered in coconut milk with ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and warming curry spices make this pumpkin coconut curry an easy fall dinner that feels comforting without being heavy. The pumpkin becomes creamy around the edges while still holding its shape, and full-fat coconut milk creates a rich sauce that carries …
Sep 01 2024
Labor Day arrives at that perfect point between seasons, when summer produce is still abundant but the first hints of fall are beginning to show. It is an ideal excuse to gather outside, fire up the grill, and build a relaxed meal around smoky barbecue, juicy burgers, fresh corn, ripe watermelon, and easy make-ahead sides. …
Aug 29 2024
Crisp stems, tender green leaves, and a mild cabbage-like flavor make bok choy one of the easiest vegetables to work into weeknight meals. It cooks remarkably quickly and adapts to almost any method you throw at it. Stir-fry it with ginger and garlic, simmer it briefly in soup, eat the tender leaves raw in a …
