25 Healthyish Recipes That Are Ready to Party
Alex Lau1/25Hibiscus, Orange, and Vanilla Agua Fresca
True, this concoction is slightly more complex than lemonade. But so are most relationships.
Alex Lau2/25Seedy Oat Crackers
This crackers recipe features a variety of seeds—the combination of colors and textures is certainly impressive.
Peden & Munk3/25Flatbread with Smoked Trout, Radishes, and Herbs
You can make the dough, you can buy the dough, or you can simply assemble these same toppings on slices of toasted country-style bread.
Christopher Testani4/25Seeded Buckwheat Grissini with Parmesan
Some of the seed mixture will inevitably fall off as you shape and bake the grissini; don’t stress it.
Peden + Munk5/25Radish Yogurt with Pine Nuts
Dunk cucumbers in this radish yogurt for a satisfying snack or starter. Or spoon some on a plate, throw a fried egg on top, and call it breakfast.
Alex Lau6/25Kombu Celery
The crunchy, salty, sesame-drenched celery sticks at Bar Goto in New York are so good, you’ll forget they’re made from vegetables.
Alex Lau7/25Watermelon and Jicama Salad With Jalapeño and Lime
This colorful salad packs a bit of heat by adding the jalapeño; it balances out the cooler flavors, but feel free to omit it.
Laura Murray8/25Shallot Tarte Tatin
To make this recipe ahead, let the tart cool in pan, then reheat over medium to soften glaze before inverting.
Christopher Testani9/25Pickled Vegetable Lettuce Cups
You can prep your vegetables ahead of time (store them in a zip-top bag in the crisper drawer), but wait to assemble these at the last minute.
Christopher Testani10/25Strawberry-Ginger Lemonade
This non-alcoholic summer drink is perfect for an all-day hang.
Christopher Testani11/25Summer Crudités with Bagna Cauda
The sauce makes the meal—serve it alongside any combo of crunchy peak-season veg you please.
Alex Lau12/25Relish Tray with D.I.Y. Eggs
Smoked almonds and black olives are our suggestions for this appetizer, but use any nut or olive that you like.
Chris Searl13/25Snapper Sashimi with Seaweed and Fennel
The type of fish you use is less important than its quality. Black bass, striped bass, and fluke all translate well; ask your fish guy for what’s freshest.
Claire Cottrell14/25Beet-Cured Salmon
Make this recipe your thing. Serve this vibrantly hued cured salmon with an assortment of easily assembled herbs, pickles, seedy breads, and schmears.
Christopher Testani15/25Savoy Cabbage Wedges With Buttermilk Dressing
To take this to a traditional wedge salad place, grill some thick-cut bacon and crumble it over the top.
Bobbi Lin16/25Cauliflower Salad With Mint, Pomegranates, and Nigella Seeds
Shave the cauliflower for this salad recipe within an hour of serving so that it won’t have time to discolor, and make quick work of that task by using a mandoline.
Alex Lau17/25Zucchini, Potato, and Fontina Pizzettas
We’ve included Gyngell’s recipe for pizza dough, but if you prefer to use store-bought, we promise not to tell.
Bobbi Lin18/25Yogurt with Raisins, Cucumber, and Walnuts
This yogurt sauce is tzatziki's more stylish cousin.
Alex Lau19/25Skillet Phyllo Pie With Butternut Squash, Kale, and Goat Cheese
When overlapping the phyllo over the filling in this recipe, work carefully but quickly so the phyllo doesn’t dry out before baking.
Alex Lau20/25Green Shakshuka
Say that three times fast! Watch closely toward the end of the cooking time and remove from oven when the eggs have plenty of wobble left in them for this shakshuka recipe.
Christopher Testani21/25Grilled Seafood Paella
If you’re using a charcoal grill, you’ll want to actively monitor the heat in different spots and shift the pan this way and that as needed.
Juco22/25Sorbet in Grapefruit Cups
These frozen treats are also super cute made with orange rinds and work with any flavor sorbet or sherbet you fancy.
Claire Cottrell23/25Hazelnut and Buckwheat Financiers with Figs
These financiers are moist and nutty from the addition of brown butter and hazelnuts; in this recipe, resting the dough amplifies all of those flavors.
Bobbi Lin24/25Semolina Cake With Oranges
The semolina bakes into a crunchy layer on the top and bottom but stays moist and delicate within.
Christopher Testani25/25Vegan Chocolate Tart With Salted Oat Crust
You don’t have to use a vegan chocolate to make this decadent tart—any bittersweet baking bar will be great.