Lunch

Preserved lemon gives this mash intense pops of salty-citrusy flavor. Scoop out the flesh and pith from the lemon and use only the peel.

This weeknight chicken soup goes Greek with orzo, lemon juice, and a handful of fresh dill.

Served with rice, this asparagus and Shiitake mushroom sauté is a 10-minute vegetarian dinner

This version of an egg sandwich, from Austin's Noble Sandwich Co., uses quick-pickled onions (proof that pickles make everything taste better), Sriracha mayonnaise to bring the heat (a dash of hot sauce would also do the drink), and arugula for brightness and bite.

New potatoes are freshly dug and have tender skins; wash them gently so that they don't tear. If they're hard to find, any small potato or fingerling variety will work.

The pork for this Southern-inspired pasta sauce is studded with garlic, which infuses the meat while it roasts.

This is a far cry from army-green split pea soup. Cooking the peas briefly retains their vibrant color, and the addition of fresh herbs keeps the finished soup looking and tasting bright. Delicious warm or chilled, it's a springtime staple. This is part of BA's Best, a collection of our essential recipes.

This dish is a perfect side for roast chicken; or crumble feta on top for a vegetarian lunch. Quinoa freezes well, so cook a big batch, let cool, and freeze in resealable plastic bags until ready to use.

The decadent shad presentation here layers the broiled fillets with an herb-seasoned mousse made from the roe.

The trick to a successful stir-fry? Prep everything before you cook.

This Thai yellow curry recipe is done in no time, plus it's all in one pot for easy cleanup.

Frittatas are excellent served warm or at room temperature, which means that it’s a perfect do-ahead dish.

If you can't find fresh chorizo, use any fresh sausage. For less heat, choose a sweet (mild) Italian sausage.

To save time, use canned chickpeas instead of dried.

This twist on pasta carbonara is sweet from leeks and rich thanks to cream (in place of eggs).

Use a lager to tenderize the pork shoulder in these carnitas.

This pasta sauce is thickened with pureed chickpeas, and it's finished with a fresh garlic-and-rosemary oil, which adds great flavor and an even better aroma.

A thoroughly fall riff on an iconic food group: tomatoes out, shredded butternut squash in!

Butternut adds heft and sweetness to this season-blurring beauty.

This white bean chili recipe will have you begging for seconds of your vegetables.