Simple Cooking

Red chiles are the best for drying.

Splash liberally on fried eggs, toss with grilled veg, or spread on a sub.

I love crunchy fennel and peppery arugula dressed with a slightly sweet dressing made from Meyer lemons—a fresh-tasting pick-me-up. Meyer lemons are only available in the wintertime, so if you can’t find them, use regular lemon juice and replace a third of it with fresh orange juice.

Salty, smoky grilled halloumi is the star of this tasty, satisfying vegetarian option for the grill.

This simple pizza dough comes together quickly and is perfect for a thin crust pizza like "Trenton Tomato Pie" Pizza. The overnight rest is key for texture and flavor development.

A ripe cantaloupe is one of the most intoxicating pieces of produce under the sun—use it creatively.

Because when you call it a pizzetta, it's totally okay to have an extra slice.

Layers of graham cracker, lemony mascarpone (or Greek yogurt), and blueberry–chia seed jam freeze in a loaf pan to become the easiest cake you’ve ever made.

After you finish pickling the strawberries, hang on to the brine, which can be used in place of mild vinegars.

Preserve those last summer berries with this quick and easy jam. Then slather it on toast, whisk it into a fruity salad dressing, or swirl into store-bought ice cream.

Don’t rush to shake the pan and toss the green beans before they blister; they need a little time to char.

This zesty chimichurri—a mix of parsley, cilantro, garlic, vinegar, and oil—is the perfect way to brighten up any steak (and any Father’s Day).

Fresh cantaloupe + coconut make for the perfect summer cocktail.

The acidity in the lime juice and tequila will help the fish firm up, but if it sits too long, it will get tough.

You'll add the bok choy to the noodles during the last minute of cooking, and punch up a quick broth with ground pork, miso, and soaked dried mushrooms.

Whether you call them magic bars or seven-layer (or sometimes five-layer) cookies, you probably know these treats. Chunky bits—like chocolate chips, nuts, and coconut—get layered over sticky condensed milk and a crisp cookie crust.

Avocado, yogurt, and a mix of caramelized and fresh scallions give this dip a creamy texture that sits between onion dip and guacamole. Pair it with pita chips, tortilla chips, or carrot sticks.

This decadent, pecan-studded fudge is all about the flavor of pure maple syrup.