Simple Cooking

Using tater tots in chaat not only saves time, but gives you an extra crispy texture.

Juicy charred chicken, no grill required. For this broiled chicken recipe, you’ll use a quick marinade of mustard, honey, and mayonnaise.

Cool, creamy vanilla panna cotta is the simplest kind of dessert; it only needs a few minutes on the stove, and it sets all on its own in the refrigerator.

We streamlined this ginger beer recipe, using pantry ingredients for a fermented drink that’ll really level up your home bar.

For sick days, long car rides, or to upgrade your home bar, this recipe for DIY ginger ale is easier than you may think.

The easiest frosting around, this American-style buttercream can be adapted as you please.

First time frosting a cake? You’re gonna need a reliable frosting recipe. Learn why Swiss meringue buttercream is our top choice for cake decorating.

Pile it on waffles, stir into Greek yogurt, or spoon over cheesecake or crepes: Blueberry compote knows no bounds.

This one-pan pasta offers the best of two viral recipes.

A Midwestern dessert most easily described as peanut butter Rice Krispies Treats layered with chocolate and butterscotch, scotcheroos are practically impossible to dislike.

This easy, elegant lemon cake takes 10 minutes to pull together and can be made a day in advance.

The little black dress of Italian American cooking—get the recipe for the stuffed shells here.

Filled with poached shrimp and fresh mango, these Vietnamese-style spring rolls are a surefire crowd-pleaser.

This adaptable Moroccan tagine can be as mild or as hot as you can handle. Serve with crusty bread to sop up all the braising juices.

This shortcut to cocktail orgeat is easy to pull off when you start with store-bought almond milk. 

This tres leches cake recipe gets its tenderness from the addition of a fourth type of milk and a kick from a shot of rum.