Weeknight Meals

A totally hands-off recipe that can be assembled ahead of time.

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

The ideal bring-to-your-friend's-dinner-party salad.

The easiest—and most delicious—homemade falafel recipe that ever was.

This baked pasta is super-kid-friendly. (They won't be able to detect the cauliflower!)

This method guarantees perfectly-cooked, crispy-skinned salmon every time. We promise.

This warm, comforting soup is just the thing for a random Tuesday night, and it’s cold outside, and you don’t want to put too much effort into cooking.

Sambal oelek and chili-garlic sauce are similar except the latter has garlic in it. Glad we could help clear that up.

A hearty, healthy recipe that’s halfway done before you even start cooking.

Yes, fried rice for breakfast counts if there's an egg (or 3) in it!

Broccoli and sausage pair up for an indulgent veg-heavy pasta dinner.

Even steaming can overcook chicken. Keep the heat and steam gentle and remove it when it’s just firm and has a bit of spring when pressed.

Partially freeze the short ribs before you slice to get really thin cuts.

Never cooked cucumbers before? This recipe should convince you to give the method a try, especially when they’re quickly tossed in a hot pan and kept crisp, as they are here.

Our favorite and best method of making pasta—the same one the pros use in restaurants—is one in which the pasta finishes cooking in a glossy sauce made by emulsifying cheese into the pasta cooking liquid. It’s so easy and good it might change your life (or if not your entire life, then definitely your weeknight pasta game).

Because the fat is flavoring the waffles, look for high-quality, smoked deli bacon. 

You’re going to want to let this sandwich hang out for a bit before digging in so the bread can soak up those juices. Napkin not optional.

Stuck in a salmon rut? We got you. You'll never believe how easy it is to make your own sweet-salty teriyaki sauce at home, and there's no better application for it than this beyond-simple weeknight favorite.

You know what your Tuesday-night chicken wants? An irresistible tangy-sweet bath.

You want that lamb fat to render out gently; it’ll eventually become part of the sauce that will tie the whole dish together.

This chopped pesto requires nothing more than a cutting board and a knife.

Skirt steak is the ultimate summer steak for grilling—quick cooking, buttery, and versatile.

Warm browned cutlet + juicy, crispy, herby things = summer dinner without breaking a sweat.

Serve this salad as soon as it is assembled so all of the tomato juices and flavor stay where they belong.