Thai Basil Pork with Long Beans
Ground pork stir-fried in a hot wok with crunchy long beans, shallots, red chilies and a big handful of Thai basil in a salty-sweet oyster and soy sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes; spoon it over jasmine rice.
Classic Lemon Bars
A buttery shortbread crust under a bright, tangy lemon layer, dusted with powdered sugar. Easy enough for a first-apartment kitchen.
Falafel Wraps with Tahini Sauce
Crispy herb falafel tucked into soft flour tortillas with smashed avocado, shredded red cabbage, a lemony tahini drizzle and a few streaks of hot sauce.
Crispy Spring Rolls
A Vietnamese classic, perfect as a starter.
Caprese Salad
Simple Italian salad of tomato, mozzarella, and basil.
Creamy Shrimp Fettuccine with Broccoli
Tender shrimp, broccoli and sweet red pepper tossed with fettuccine in a silky garlic-Parmesan cream sauce. Ready in 35 minutes.
Cast-Iron Pork Chops with Dill Onions and Tomato Salad
Smoky, paprika-rubbed boneless pork chops seared hard in a cast-iron skillet and finished with butter, served with quick dill-pickled onion rings, a fresh tomato-cucumber salad and a garlicky tomato dipping sauce.
One-Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
A clear, golden broth with tender shredded chicken, carrots, celery and fine egg noodles, finished with parsley and a squeeze of lemon. Cozy, simple and all made in one pot.
Classic Fettuccine Alfredo
Butter and heavy cream simmered in a skillet, stirred smooth with finely grated Parmesan and tossed with fettuccine. Ready in 20 minutes.
Beef Tacos al Pastor
Zesty Mexican street tacos with marinated meat and pineapple.