Lunch

“The grapefruit brightens everything in this dish.” —Eleanore Park, BA recipe tester

The salmon absorbs more teriyaki flavor as it sits, making it even better (and breakfast that much quicker) if done in advance.

In this hamburger recipe, adding onion delivers moisture; forming thicker patties prevents them from cooking too fast and drying out. Both steps are key when working with grass-fed ground beef.

Make extra grains on Sunday and use them for this lightning-quick weeknight dinner.

Collards and kale have some chew to them. Use your hands to work the dressing into the leaves until they soften and start to wilt.

Fresh herbs, such as parsley and cilantro, can be subbed for the microgreens.

This toasted spelt soup with escarole and white beans was inspired by the classic Italian pasta and bean stew. Unlike macaroni, the grains stay nice and chewy, even when reheated days later.

This no-heat method for making simple syrup also works in larger quantities. Try it using mint or lavender, too.

Transform leftover turkey into the ultimate grilled cheese.

This Mexican-inspired turkey torta recipe is stuffed with turkey, lime, cilantro, and pickled red onion. Great for leftovers!

Use leftover biscuits and any bottled barbecue sauce for this creation.

This creative sandwich uses two leftovers: turkey and stuffing.

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The frittata will be easier to remove from the skillet if it sits for a few minutes—the top will deflate and the edges will pull away from the pan.

Sturdy escarole can sit for a few minutes, even when tossed with a warm vinaigrette

Mâche, the sweet, tender lettuce that’s been popular in France since the 1700s, is increasingly easier to find at specialty grocers and farmers’ markets. Mizuna and baby arugula are just as delicious with these golden, crackling shallots.

Baked eggs are great for brunch, and this recipe is no exception. But with a green salad, it’s also hearty and satisfying enough to double as dinner.

A clean, well-oiled grate makes grilling tomatoes a cinch.

These rice noodles come together faster than your favorite Thai place can deliver, guaranteed. They're equally good with tofu, beef, or shrimp in place of the chicken.

If you cut the chicken into smaller pieces before breading, they’re nuggets—the guilt-free kind.

Everyone has a favorite, but we think you'll agree this is the best chicken and biscuits recipe you've ever tried.

Salting the potatoes ahead of time draws out some of their liquid and guarantees they’re well seasoned.