Speedy Does It

Plopped on a creamy tomato sauce, these peppers are a repeat-worthy one-dish dinner.

This weeknight meal hits all the high notes of the beloved sushi roll.

Teamed up with chips, this dip is the most popular snack in town. Or be like us and call it dinner.

This kicky, herby sauce comes together entirely in the blender. You’ll want to sop up every last drop with grilled bread.

A little saffron goes a long way in this standout sauce, finished with cracked pepper, salty Parmesan, and fragrant basil.

It’s creamy and velvety, with none of the standing around.

A quicker take on risotto featuring bright peas and your favorite pesto.

On days when you’re not feeling buttoned-up, let it all fall apart.

Versatile dumpling wrappers eat like noodles when cooked in the hot broth.

All the flavors of classic beef stew in just one hour, with tender meatballs standing in for long-braised, shredded beef.

All the same long-cooked flavors in half the time.

Lightly mash some of the white beans for a creamy, velvety texture without any added dairy.

It comes together in one pot in less than an hour.

Seared chicken and salty cheese on a skillet of rustic, stewy sweet peppers—this weeknight-friendly dinner goes from the oven to the table with ease.

It’s a shortcut to toppings, sauces, braises, and more

This speedy weeknight dinner is anything but bland thanks to the flavorful combination of garlic, capers, fresh oregano, and lemon.

Like this weeknight winner with little potatoes and garlicky butter.

Thick and eggy with a browned cheesy top, this puffed pancake (as well as the dressing for the arugula salad on top) comes together entirely in the blender.

Cheesy, herby, custardy—what’s not to love?

This iconic sandwich is a formula, not a hard-and-fast rule.

Any ground meat can be a patty melt if it dreams big enough. This twist on the diner classic touts spiced chorizo, pickled jalapeños, and creamy Oaxaca cheese.

This barely cooked version has way more flavor, and it clings to pasta just right.

This (almost) no-cook pasta is an ardent love letter to summer’s ripest tomatoes (and your box grater). 

Kendra Vaculin gives this old-school steakhouse side a much-needed makeover.