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This recipe, with its double dose of coconut, is a quinoa game-changer.

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

Food52 founder Amanda Hesser's husband Tad makes excellent roasted potatoes, so they're often on the menu when she throws a dinner party.

A light yet flavorful “stew” of tender leeks that comes together practically à la minute.

This spread is cheesy, tangy, and a little spicy. Serve with plenty of crackers.

Red onions add sweetness and lend color to this chutney, but any onion will work.

Strisce means strips—any long pasta will work—and Chiantigiana refers to the Tuscan wine used to flavor the sauce.

Shredded coconut, which is cut more finely than the thick flaked type called for here, will work in a pinch.

With grains for heft, many colors of vegetables, and a little bit of tangy cheese, this vegetarian dinner has all the bases covered.

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 dip that proves collards don’t have to be stewed for hours to be delicious.

For this deviled ham recipe (and everything else), we love Benton’s brand, made in Tennessee.

The longer these pickles sit, the more flavorful they’ll become.

Most 1”-thick pieces of fish will cook in 30 minutes. If the fish is done before you're ready to sit down, simply turn off the oven—it will hold. If it isn't quite ready when you are, crank up the heat to 350° and it'll finish quickly.

Using mature arugula leaves instead of the baby variety will make for a more peppery salsa. For a nice variation, try it with fresh basil and/or parsley.

Raspberries or blackberries can be swapped in for the blueberries.

(in the spirit of Pollo Campero)

Peanut butter has a place on the dinner table. This peanut sauce recipe makes enough for two or three different meals.

Jarred kimchi delivers flavor and color in this roast chicken dish. Learn how to make this recipe and more in our online cooking class with Sur la Table.

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.

This zesty mayo dip would also go well with sliced red bell peppers and celery sticks before dinner; it’s amazing how many vegetables kids will eat when they’re actually hungry.

You need only a small amount of beer to flavor the sauce. We trust you know what to do with the rest of that bottle.