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It's not about the number of steps or ingredients in a dish. If you shop smart, buying peak-season produce and quality protein, you don't have to do much at all (like with this easy salad recipe).

Keeping the garlic whole and removing once it has added enough flavor will keep the flavor more mild, but if you want more of a punch, grate it before adding and leave it in.

If you can't find sablefish, swap in lox, NBD.

If you can only find skin-on halibut, carry on: After the fish is cooked, wiggle a spatula between the skin and the fillet, and it will slip right off.

You'll fall in love with this light dessert once you finally buy a cherry pitter (worth it).

Yes, you can serve this in a punch bowl if you don't have any coconut shells lying around!

A beautifully simple salad.

TBH, you can sub in any raw veg, oil, or cheese you feel like. This salad's a no-brainer.

This dressing is coconut milk and lime juice—and it's amazing.

This yogurt dressing is so easy you'll be able to memorize it.

A special type of gin brings out the flavors of the peach and make this cocktail extremely crushable.

Must love lemon.

Pineapple juice, a bottle of sparkling rosé, and rum make this the summer punch recipe you've been waiting for.

In case you were wondering, yes, it must be Hellmann’s.

Cutting those slits in the fish is key. They help the fish cook more quickly and make it easier to tell when it's done.

We highly recommend using more than one type of radish for this salad—it really makes a difference in both texture and presentation.

The farmers’ market in high summer is the best bet for finding the small, inky-purple, round eggplants used in this recipe.

Any type of tomatoes will work, though cherry tomatoes hold their shape well. If what you’ve got is a couple of ripe beefsteaks or Romas, cut them into 1" pieces and carry on.

Raise the stakes on weeknight dinners with easy steak recipes.

Mezcal: trending! Like tequila, mezcal is made from the agave plant, but it’s got an inherent smokiness, too. If you haven’t had it before, this cocktail recipe is a great place to start.

You can replace some of the cilantro or parsley with other tender herbs—basil, dill, chives. Just make sure to include the tarragon; it gives the dip an anise-y, bittersweet punch.

It’s all in the details with this fennel salad recipe. Taste after each step to reach the perfect balance between salt and acid.

This dip recipe goes beyond vegetables and can also be paired with lamb, chicken, or fish.

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