Lunch

These aren’t your average crispy chickpeas–here, garlicky garbanzos get lightly smashed before frying, creating layers of texture.

Once you taste this classic Salvadoran dish, you’ll definitely want to experiment with the fillings.

Fresh summer tomatoes take center stage with these saucy Margherita pizza-inspired beans.

Melty cheese and tangy, crunchy kimchi are a match made in heaven.

Since congee can take hours to make on the stovetop, we came up with a clever trick: Rinse the rice and freeze it overnight. 

Unintentionally vegan but very easy to love—this simple and tasty broccoli soup belongs in your weeknight dinner rotation.

Crispy and chewy, zippy and savory, and eaten by the handful—you won’t be able to stop at just one.

The key to tabbouleh, a bright, herby salad from the Levant, is to use a very sharp knife so that you can slice through the parsley and mint just once.

Use whatever produce you want in this recipe for curry vegetables from chef Rawlston Williams. The combination of intense curry powder, turmeric, and rich coconut milk will make any mix of vegetables taste delicious.

Regulars of the Mayflower Inn in Washington, CT, have been known to revolt when this tomato salad isn’t on the menu.

Bryant Terry’s luscious jackfruit tamales are not only a fascinating look at the crossover between Mexican and African American foodways, but proof that truly great tamales don’t require meat.

In this 30-minute dinner, tofu braises in soy sauce, mirin, and vinegar until it’s richly flavored.

Dried chiles add tons of complex flavor to this saucy, shreddable chicken with little extra work—our kind of cooking.

Edna Lewis once said, “People should really leave grits alone.” We won’t argue with the queen, but Kia Damon’s creamy, custardy roasted sweet potato grits are proof that all rules have exceptions.

Let this sweet n' spicy gazpacho take your tastebuds on a ride with notes of tangy kimchi and fruitiness of summer melons. 

Picnic food should keep well and be easy to transport. These recipes fit the bill.

An extra-thick Caesar dressing gives this tomato salad its oomph—and keeps it from sogging out at the picnic.

Your summer weeknight doesn’t get any easier than this riff-able chicken and corn stir-fry.

A weeknight noodle dish that comes together in no time thanks to a power thruple of gochujang, miso, and tomato paste.

We’ve got moisture insurance (a tadka-ish sauce!) for these grilled chicken breasts.

Tomatoes are the perfect match for the acidic, sweet, and slightly-funky dressing that tops this bright, wonderfully herbaceous salad. 

Hits of crème fraîche, lemon zest, and dill will guarantee you a rich and zingy shrimp toast. 

Fried eggs, pico de gallo, melty cheese, and refried beans, all piled atop crusty bread.

This fantastic make-ahead recipe is ideal for a picnic or tomorrow’s lazy lunch.