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There’s triple the chickpea in this quick and comforting soup: The broth is flavored with chickpea miso, and the mix of soft and crispy chickpeas makes for a delightful mix of textures.

Calling all dill lovers to this extra-herbaceous take on classic Greek spanakorizo.

Cauliflower shows its soft side in this velvety-smooth and just-rich-enough soup topped with cheesy, mustard-y croutons.

That bag of lentils in the back of your pantry is in for a major glow-up. 

One bowl, no-bake, and make-ahead-friendly? This South Asian dessert is all that—and chewy, tangy, and fruity too.

This meaty, cheesy one-skillet dinner boasts big beer hall energy.

In the spirit of Hawaiian butter mochi, this head-turning cake requires minimal cleanup and no fancy equipment.

The pasta cooks directly in the tomato-rich broth, which means it absorbs every bit of umami—and you have one fewer pot to wash.

A stupid-simple, ultra-comforting, dairy-rich pudding made with five ingredients.

Cook a chicken burger in bacon fat, never look back.

Is there a better way to eat steak than under a melty layer of pepper Jack with lemony broccoli rabe? We think not!

Is this a salad you can eat with your hands? Or lettuce cups you can eat with a fork and knife? Either way this easy dinner is packed with flavor and ready in 30 minutes flat.

All the buttery, garlicky pleasure of shrimp scampi with a sizzle of chile heat.

Fall-off-the-bone chicken thighs are braised to perfection in a smoky tomato potlikker.

Level up roasted root vegetables with a zippy fresh tomatillo salsa.

Spring (as in asparagus, white beans, and tons of herb and lemons) in a skillet—with tender swordfish to make it a satisfying meal.

Saucy, spicy baked eggs you can eat for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Our better-than-ever broccoli cheddar is lighter, brighter, and less gloppy than the kind you’d find in your corporate cafeteria—with a creaminess that comes from blended potatoes and broccoli stalks rather than heavy cream.

These coconutty fudgelike treats are are an easy (and gorgeous) addition to any celebration—and they require only four ingredients.

A showstopping whole fish is a Lunar New Year staple. Assistant food editor Jessie YuChen’s version is straightforward yet stunning, doesn’t require any special equipment, and did we mention it’s absolutely delicious?

These mochi-stuffed jujube dates in syrup are the Lunar New Year dessert that’s (almost) too adorable to eat.

Ribbons of protein-packed fresh yuba, or tofu skin, add a delightfully bouncy texture and nutty flavor to these quick, creamy vegan noodles.

Broiling this cod for a minute at the end of cooking makes the raisin-and-nut-studded breadcrumb topping golden, crunchy, and delicious.

Open to infinite variations and requiring truly nominal effort, this creamy overnight oats recipe is the ideal breakfast for those short on time.