Christina Holmes
Bean Thread Noodles with Pickled Vegetables
For the quick pickles, try using other crisp vegetables, such as radishes, celery, or fennel.
Sesame Noodles with Chili Oil and Scallions
Spicy Sichuan pepper will leave your lips buzzing. Use any leftover chili oil from this sesame noodles recipe in dressings or marinades.
522 North Pinckney Cocktail
Named for bar and spirits director Brian Bartels's former address, this is a more complex take on a Mimosa.
Company Eggs
This dish is a great way to serve eggs for a group. Take the eggs out of the oven when the whites are slightly undercooked; carryover cooking will finish them.
Cucumber and Radish Salad
There are all kinds of radishes available at the markets in spring--use any shape or color that looks good to you.
Skillet Hash Browns
Here's a skillet hash browns recipe that justifies the existence of that food processor grating disk (you didn't throw it out, we hope). If you don't have one, a box grater will do.
Spicy Sautéed Spinach
For a little less heat, omit the chiles or mustard seeds in this sautéed spinach recipe.
Onion Naan
Like any bread, prepping this onion naan recipe takes a little time. The good news: each cooks up in under 5 minutes.
Cilantro Yogurt Sauce
This cooling raita, or yogurt sauce, is a popular condiment for Indian feasts. It's also great with lamb chops.
How to Build the Perfect Plate of Nachos for the Super Bowl
Andrew Knowlton shares his guide to the layering, balancing, and copious amounts of cheese behind the perfect Super Bowl snack
Thai Chicken Curry
This Thai yellow curry recipe is done in no time, plus it's all in one pot for easy cleanup.
Citrus Vinaigrette
Always make more salad dressing than you'll need. It takes no longer to mix a big batch, and it means tomorrow night's salad will be ready in minutes. This recipe makes enough vinaigrette for three large salads.
Charred Tomatillo Salsa
This can be made 3 days ahead (so stacking it on your nachos day of will be easy as can be).
Matcha Latte
Swap out your morning coffee with this matcha (powdered green tea) latte recipe for an antioxidant boost.
Scrambled Eggs with Spinach & Parmesan
Pull the eggs off the heat when they still look a little loose; carryover cooking will do the rest.