Dinner

Veggie burgers are not easy to make awesome, but we think this one nails it. We solved the “mush” factor by folding in bouncy mushrooms and pleasantly firm black beans, threw a hard sear on it for crisp texture on the outside, and seasoned it aggressively to combat any blandness. There’s no imitation protein or weird ingredients, just a rich, moist mixture of vegetables, grains, and nuts that work with any toppings you want to throw at it. It may not be vegan, but it’s pretty darn good. This is .…

This paprika- and chile-spiked potato salad is equally delicious served warm or room temperature.

Potato on potato action here—the chips add welcome crunch to a refreshingly mayo-free salad.

A dinner-friendly riff on a bagel with lox and cream cheese. If you’re not feeling the smoked salmon, simply omit it. 

Feel free to use any of the leafy greens listed here, but dandelion is ideal for its spicy, sturdy leaves.

Who said potato salad had to be boring? Or egg salad, for that matter! This deconstructed salad combines the best of both worlds, and is versatile to be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Skirt steak is one of our favorite cuts of beef—it’s flavorful, affordable, and quick-cooking. That said, it’s imperative to slice it thinly against the grain for the best texture.

Green beans! Green asparagus! Green pistachios! ... You get the idea—this salad is a celebration of spring. If you can’t find fava beans, substitute English peas or sugar snap peas instead.

If it looks good at the market, it will be good in this salad.

We modified Contramar’s whole-fish method with individual fillets, which are easier to handle—but the flavor is the same!

Steady medium heat is best for grilling wings; they need time for the fat to render and the skin to crisp.

Rib chops can be pricey. This same preparation works well on lamb loin chops, too.

You can substitute any crisp vegetables and small pieces of protein, just make sure not to overstuff or the wrappers will split.

How do you improve on a classic Caprese? Grill your tomatoes—and create a Charred Caprese Sandwich.

All types of beans come in and out of season during the summer and into fall; make this with any color snap beans and your choice of fresh or canned shelling beans.

Make sure to cut the onions and peppers into big pieces so that they don’t fall through the grill grates.

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.

Soy adds saltiness along with a deep color to these skewers; the glaze would also be great on short ribs.

A perfect cube is not essential, but try to get the lamb into roughly the same size pieces so they cook at the same rate.

How to choose corn: Look for tight, squeaky, green husks and rows of kernels that feel taut and full when you run your hands over the cobs.

Not to break your heart or anything, but good luck finding Toma, a cow’s-milk cheese. We didn’t just go rogue: Chef Cámara okayed the cheddar substitute.

Small squid tend to be the most tender, and a quick grilling time ensures they stay that way.

Italian-food purists might balk at the combination of clams and Parm, but we swear it’s delicious.

Grilled salad. It’s a thing. This one gets a double dose of smokiness, both from the charred greens and the smoked paprika.