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Think of this fried rice recipe as a template, not a dictum. If you don’t have beef jerky on hand, use leftover short ribs or spareribs, try some Chinese sausage, or skip the meat altogether. The technique is what is key here, not the specific ingredients.

A knife-and-fork situation, with plenty of crunch and gooey, melty textures going on.

Puffed and pulverized wild rice is the new breadcrumb, coating any meaty white fish you like in a nutty, crispy exterior.

We love this shrimp mixture piled inside of Kindred’s house-made rolls, but you can use your favorite brand of split-top buns if baking isn’t your thing.

Pancakes don't have to be weekend-only fare. They also don't have to be indulgent. Here's how to make healthy, weekday-friendly flapjacks.

Heartier than toast, more satisfying than porridge—stir-fried grain bowls are the awesome, healthy weekday breakfast you've been looking for.

Pasta, fish, and sauce in 30 minutes? Yes, it's possible with our new trusty weeknight dinner.

When you put an egg on eggplant, you get a veg main course.

Don’t pass over slightly bruised or extra-ripe tomatoes for this soup recipe; they’re often the most flavorful and especially good here.

This raw tomato sauce gets texture from zucchini and body from toasted nuts that are blended into the base. You can sub almonds for hazelnuts.

Last night’s steak, whatever it is, will do. Rib eye, porterhouse, flank, and strip are all excellent the next day.

Banish flashbacks of bland zucchini with this crunchy, cheesy, salty, citrusy salad.

Spritzes use mixers and ice, so skip pricey Champagne.

Crème de cassis is most well-known as being an ingredient in Kir and Kir Royale cocktails, but if you're feeling brave, try it on its own as an after-dinner drink.

Our warm-weather drinking philosophy in a nutshell: When in doubt, add bubbles.

You can add dried herbs directly to anything, but infusing them into salts and sugars further extends their shelf life. Use the infusions throughout the year for cooking, grilling, and baking. The possibilities are endless.

Skip the pricey Champagne and go for Italian Prosecco, with lots of solid options under $15.

Secret ingredient: pickle juice. Its salty edge rounds out the Sherry.

Frittatas are so easy and healthy, why wouldn't you make one for a weekday breakfast?

Graham cracker soup is the best, easiest, cheapest, (and okay, maybe also the weirdest) breakfast you haven't tried yet.

If you have any doubts about your fish-cooking skills, put an end to them by using a nonstick skillet.

With its clean flavor and forgiving, crispable skin, black bass is…no trouble. (Sorry.) Dress it up with a versatile spicy relish.

A little honey in the marinade helps these cutlets caramelize, guaranteeing they’ll be nicely browned despite the super-short cooking time.

Grab a party hat; these cherries are having a jubilee.