Deb Perelman
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Chicken and Rice With Leeks and Salsa Verde
This one-skillet dinner gets deep oniony flavor from lots of leeks cooked down to jammy tenderness.
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Whole Wheat–Oat Waffles
Crispy, nutty whole-grain waffles that can go sweet or savory depending on your mood.
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An Asparagus Stir-Fry That’ll Get the Whole Family to the Table
Deb Perelman’s kids and husband all like varying degrees of spiciness in their food. This dinner manages to satisfy them all.
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How to Get Your Kids to Eat a Giant Tray of Vegetables
Make like Deb Perelman and call it “Pita Chip Salad.”
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Warm Winter Vegetable Salad With Halloumi
Deb Perelman’s fattoush-inspired, picky-eater approved salad with creamy squash, crispy pita chips, and chewy, charred cheese salad.
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For Dinner That Comes Together in No Time, Make Red Bean Soup with Taco Fixins
When 5:15 p.m. hits and there’s still no plan, Deb Perelman harnesses the power of her Instant Pot.
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Instant Pot Red Bean and Quinoa Soup With Taco Fixins
When 5:15 p.m. hits and there’s still no dinner plan, Deb Perelman makes this Instant Pot soup in 45 minutes flat.
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When It Comes to BLTs, There Are No Substitutions
Deb Perelman is all about feeding her kids the healthy stuff. But she’s willing to make an exception for this perfect sandwich.
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Grilled Bacon BLTs
Here’s one classic, perfectly executed BLT. Plus, grilling the bacon will save your kitchen from a greasy mess.
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When in Doubt, These Hummus Bowls Are the Answer
Smitten Kitchen’s Deb Perelman has a hummus recipe that’ll please everyone from picky kids to guests who are gluten-free.
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Hummus With Spiced Summer Squash and Lamb
Lots of toasted pita for scooping up everything is nonnegotiable.
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For a Kid-Friendly Cacio e Pepe, Just Add Corn
In search of an alternative to the mac and cheese her kids insist on, Deb Perelman finds inspiration in an iconic Italian dish.
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Corn Cacio e Pepe
In search of an alternative to the mac and cheese her kids insist on, Deb Perelman found inspiration in an iconic Italian dish.
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Make This Strawberry-Granola Crisp for Mother’s Day
On the holiday that may as well be called National Brunch Day, Deb Perelman advises skipping the endless mimosas in favor of breakfast at home.
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Strawberry-Granola Crisp
Because this crisp is barely sweetened, leaning into in-season berries instead of added sugar, it's a perfectly acceptable brunch or breakfast.
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These Spinach Artichoke Melts Are Where Dip Meets Grilled Cheese
Deb Perelman piles vegetables under a blanket of cheese for a kid- and parent-approved dinner.
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Spinach and Artichoke Melts
Your favorite creamy dip—but in a form you (and your kids) can happily eat for dinner.
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No Picky Eater Wants to Eat Broccoli—Until You Add Ketchup
How a throw-together pantry sauce became Deb Perelman’s secret weapon.