Guiding Stars

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Spinach Salad with Chickpeas

This anytime vegetarian salad is ready in just 10 minutes. A quick soak in cold water mellows the flavor of raw red onion while keeping its crunch.

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Slow Cooker Chicken Pozole Verde(with video)

This traditional Mexican stew is effortless thanks to the slow cooker and jarred salsa verde. Add all the ingredients at once, then come back to a comforting, ready-to-eat dinner.

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Ratatouille Vegetable Stew(with video)

This one-pot vegetarian stew (a French classic) is an easy way to make the most of late summer produce. Transform the leftovers into a simple soup for lunch.

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Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

Set out the filling and all the condiments and let everyone customize these Tex-Mex wraps to their own tastes.

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Sheet Pan Pork Chops and Broccoli

Spicy mustard, bread crumbs, and Parmesan top bone-in chops for this budget-friendly entrée.

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Ravioli with Quick Turkey Bolognese

Adding your own spin to prepared sauces and frozen stuffed pasta is the simple solution to busy weeknights.

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Fusilli with Corn and Peas

For this 15-minute recipe, corkscrew pasta is the ideal shape for holding on to little veggies and flavorful brown butter.

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Spaghetti with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto and Arugula

Tangy tomato pesto, fresh arugula, and zippy olives give this pasta loads of flavor with minimal effort.

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Greek Salmon Cakes

Enjoy the islands of Santorini without ever stepping on a plane with these dill and feta–infused fish cakes topped with creamy tzatziki sauce.

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Cajun Chicken over Rice

Bring Bourbon Street to your table with this hearty dinner featuring the “Cajun holy trinity” of peppers, onion, and celery.

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Orange Beef Stir-Fry

Crisp-tender snow peas and juicy steak are the base for this Chinese takeout–inspired supper.

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Longevity Noodles

The longer the noodle, the longer the life, as Chinese legend dictates, so be sure to slurp instead of cutting or breaking them.

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Soba Salad with Edamame and Peppers(with video)

Keep shelled edamame in your freezer to make adding plant-based protein to salads and stir-fries easy anytime.

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Salad with Chicken, Walnuts, and Golden Raisins

Rotisserie chicken, prewashed greens, and bottled vinaigrette are the key ingredients for this five-minute dinner.

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Quinoa Salad with Grapefruit and Avocado(with video)

Peppery arugula, sweet-tart grapefruit, and creamy avocado top this satisfying grain salad that makes a perfect lunch or light dinner.

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Twice-Fried Plantains with Green Herb Sauce

The secret to perfect tostones? Fry the sliced rounds once at low heat until tender. Then, flatten and fry them again to make the exterior crispy and addictive.

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Spiced Black Bean Soup

Cut the prep time of budget-friendly dried beans with the help of an Instant Pot, which doesn’t require them to be soaked ahead of time.

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Beet Hummus

This gorgeous hummus works as a vegetarian appetizer with raw veggies or spread onto whole wheat toast for a balanced breakfast.