Carrot

Lentil soup is a Rent Week classic, especially when it's cold outside...and you have to buy a credenza.

Sometimes leafy greens just won’t cut it.

Tangy, crunchy carrots meet soft and sweet blackened dates for literally everything you want in one bite.

The ham hock in this stew lends a rich, smoky essence that flavors the beans from the inside out.

This garlicky carrot top pesto can be used in dozens of ways (pasta sauce! salad dressing! dipping sauce!) aside from pizza.

Hunks of avocado and fresh mint? I'm in love.

You actually don’t have to bother with peeling the carrots for this recipe—not only do the thin skins pack lots nutrients, but you’ll also get a better char with them on.

Finally, a weeknight pork tenderloin recipe we can get behind.

Giving pork tenderloin a bulgogi-influenced makeover makes it flavorful, fast-cooking, and weeknight-friendly.

We traded the goopy sweet mayo dressing in your typical cole slaw for a whipped, airy kimchi dressing. Cabbage two ways!

The dinner you need when your wallet is empty and your crisper is half-full.

The goal was to pack as much Vitamin C as possible into this seasonal salad, but it happens to taste amazing too.

We love quick pickles on sandwiches because they add acidity and crunch—and you don't have to be someone who's "into canning" to make your own.

When you use a lidded pot for this roasted chicken, it gently steams the bird and makes it juicier than ever.

This simple salad is all about the herbs, so put your best effort into finding the prettiest greens.

You're going to want to make a double or triple batch of the umami-rich dashi to freeze for later.

This crispy chicken is a weeknight dinner MVP.

Puréed soups are easy because they don’t require lots of knife work... but they can also be boring. Amping up the seasoning and topping with crunchy shaved vegetables and bright herbs makes it clear that this one's not baby food.

In defense of the puréed soup.

You can fold all the toppings into the rice and it’ll still be delicious—but you won’t get as much of a wow factor.

Think of these textured, dense treats as chewy muffin tops that forgot to be unhealthy.

The ultimate comfort food. Make this recipe your own depending on what you’ve got in the house. 

The only nonnegotiables for roast chicken recipes are a) being generous with the kosher salt inside and out and b) letting the chicken sit out for at least an hour, which gives the seasoning time to work its way deep into the meat, meaning every bite is delicious through and through.

The marinated white anchovies make this carrot salad stand out by adding a nice vinegary bite (if you opt for regular anchovies, season with less salt), and those little fishes are good for you, too!