1Easy Focaccia Bread
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREInterested in breadmaking, but not sure where to begin? Fluffy and crispy focaccia is an amazing place to start. With no kneading involved and only 6 ingredients, making focaccia is the easiest way to feel like a pro baker, without a ton of effort.
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2Raspberry Jam
Parker Feierbach This easy raspberry jam is as delicious stirred into yogurt as it is slathered on a slice of homemade bread. Kept sealed tight and refrigerated, it'll last up to two weeks.
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3Spring Pea & Feta Dip
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLIST: BROOKE CAISONIn this spring-y dip, sweet spring peas are blanched until tender yet vibrant green, then blended with tangy feta cheese, creating a luscious base that's both creamy and savory. A splash of lemon juice and a handful of fresh basil and mint add a refreshing zing, cutting through the richness of the feta.
Get the Spring Pea & Feta Dip recipe.
4Sponge Cake
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNEHaving this cake in your recipe arsenal will have you ready for anything that gets thrown at you: You can cube it for a trifle, crumble it over ice cream or — our favorite — stack it with whipped cream and berries. The best part? You can also have this entire cake ready in just about an hour.
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5Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Treats
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: FRANCESCA ZANISure, the stores are chock-full of every pumpkin snack and sweet imaginable, but homemade is always better. No surprise, that goes for dog treats too, so we made a version full of autumnal flavor that’ll delight you and let your pup get in on the fall fun.
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6Roasted Tomatoes
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: LENA ABRAHAMThese ultra-juicy roasted cherry tomatoes create their own sauce as they roast, an irresistible mixture of tomato juice and olive oil that’s every bit as good as the *actual* tomatoes. Don’t waste a drop–toss the entire tray into some freshly boiled pasta, spoon them over ricotta toasts for an A+ appetizer or eat them straight up because they’re sweet and delicious.
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7Whole Roasted Trout
Lucy SchaefferTrout's delicate flavor is the perfect match for citrus and herbs, which is why we love to roast it whole, filling it with all our favorite aromatics. Encasing the fish in foil steams the fish, trapping in all that delicious, buttery jus.
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8Iced Tea
To make the best iced tea, the key is to brew your tea stronger than normal. You'll be adding more water after it steeps and then once it's poured over ice it's going to balance out, and you can sweeten as you like.
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9Salted Honey Peanut Caramel Corn
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONThis easy salty-sweet snack is sure to become your new go-to for an afternoon on the couch, a housewarming gift for guests, or that little something sweet for after dinner. Store-bought caramel sauce, honey and roasted peanuts get tossed with popcorn and baked until crisp and crunchy in this perfect snack.
Get the Salted Honey Peanut Caramel Corn recipe.
10Paloma
PHOTO: NICO SCHINCO; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREThough the margarita has become a staple of American bars, the margarita's pink-hued cousin, the Paloma, is heralded by many in Mexico as the better cocktail. It's beloved not just for its bittersweet, citrusy grapefruit flavor, but also for its simplicity. Not counting ice, all you need is 4 ingredients: tequila, lime juice, salt and grapefruit soda.
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11Grilled Chicken Street Tacos
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDSNothing beats a street taco — super-juicy, tender grilled meat in a quick grab-and-go format, typically made possible by doubling up two smaller corn tortillas. This makes them easier to eat on the side of the street, in the car, anywhere! They're no frills yet tend to be some of the most crave-able tacos around.
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12Spring Cobb Salad
LUCY SCHAEFFER PHOTOGRAPHYEveryone’s favorite cobb salad just got a spring-y makeover! This lightened-up version has lots of crunchy in-season veggies and a creamy lemon-dill dressing spiked with raw garlic. A smattering of croutons add texture, and a healthy serving of eggs and avocado make this salad hearty enough to be dinner.
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13Homemade Hummus
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE 14Baked Plantain Chips
LUCY SCHAEFFER PHOTOGRAPHYIf you love a wildly crunchy chip, plantains are the way to go. With a bit more fiber than your average spud chip, these plantain chips only require 3 ingredients and either a mandoline or a really sharp knife.
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15Salmon Ceviche
Parker feierbachDepending where you are in the world, your bowl (or martini glass, or... goblet) of ceviche will look very different. For this rather unorthodox ceviche, we borrowed techniques and ingredients from all over the world, from Japan to Mexico to Peru.
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16Super Green Pasta Salad
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17Brown Butter Radish Crostini
JOEL GOLDBERGAs is customary in France, we went the butter and salt route for these crostini, but took it a step further. Cue sweet, caramelized brown butter, whipped into an unctuous cloud: the perfect foil for paper-thin radish rounds. Finish them with some flaky sea salt, a sprinkling of thyme and a hit of fresh lemon juice.
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18Homemade Pickles
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: LIBERTY FENNELLPickles of all kinds are a good cook's shortcut to better meals. The tart kick of a freshly made pickle combined with their crunch can be added to anything from fish tacos to scrambled eggs. Make 'em at home so you always have some (and can give them away as gifts).
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19Ginger Pork Potstickers
Emily Hlavac GreenLooking for a weekend project? We suggest these super-flavorful (and surprisingly easy) pot stickers! Don't miss the photo guide of our folding technique, though you don't need to fuss too much over them. They'll taste amazing no matter how they look.
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20Kimchi
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONKimchi is a broad name for a type of Korean banchan. In fact, it is probably more accurate to refer to kimchi as a method of fermenting and preserving vegetables. This version features napa cabbage and daikon radish, and is perfect alongside bibimbap, stir it into fried rice or fold it into creamy pasta.
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