Spring

We used to think making polenta meant deciding between adding butter and milk or taking a flavor hit and just using water. But miso adds the umami and richness we crave without dairy.

Take out your tofu and put away your winter coat.

A wine for every chore, even if you end up drinking it in a hammock all afternoon instead of cleaning out the garage.

No need to cook them! Just serve fresh sugar snap peas raw with this creamy, tangy buttermilk dressing.

These crispy little fritters taste like a three-way cross between onion tempura, blooming onion, and onion rings.

The crushed peanuts and shredded coconut on top give a subtle but addictive crunch.

This custardy cake requires no mixer and comes together in minutes. Seriously, it’s easy!

And you don’t need any fancy equipment.

Galettes were invented to make amateur bakers feel like pros.

This cilantro-miso pesto is bright and delicious on springy ramen noodles.

The ultimate fancy-but-not-too-fancy date night dinner.

Vibrant frozen peas might be even tastier, and more versatile, than their fresh counterparts. Seriously.

This zippy, herbaceous drinkable soup is like a trip to the farmers’ market in a glass.

A little meat-mallet action transforms this tough cut of beef into a quick-grilling all-star.

Try seeking out a high-quality Sauvignon Blanc vinegar. You’ll be amazed at how much it brightens these sugar snap peas.

Make sure to add the lemon juice just before serving so that the vinaigrette holds its vibrant color.

Is it still pasta salad if it’s not swimming in mayo? Why, yes it is.

This recipe makes two white pizzas, but it can be easily halved.

One dish. Under 30 minutes. Bright green colors. What's not to love?

As the summer progresses and asparagus season dies down, use the same marinade recipe to grill green beans.

This cold noodle salad can be customized however you want, but it's all about that sesame dressing.

This colorful cold noodle salad can be changed up however you want, it's all about that tangy, umami-wonderful miso dressing.

Pro tip: Make a pot of rice to soak up the extra dressing in this snapper recipe. It's too good to go to waste.

For this dessert recipe, the dough for fregolotta, an Italian cookie, is broken up into small pieces, then baked.