Mains

This rustic classic is infused with that Italian charm that transforms everyday ingredients into something that's both insanely comforting yet seemingly luxurious.

We think of this gorgeous lemon salmon pasta as the Audrey Hepburn of pasta recipes given how it graciously brings both elegance and simplicity to the party.

Choriqueso = chorizo (spicy Mexican sausage) + queso (Spanish for cheese) melted into a puddle in a skillet. Perfect for dipping.

There’s something magical that happens when you toss a cheap cut of beef in a pot with some wine and vegetables and walk away for a while. Alchemy of the most ethereal sort.

An easy and comforting mash-up of Chinese mapo tofu and Japanese ramen in a mouth-tingling sauce with plenty of chiles.

"As perfect as perfect can be." And "A pretty killer combination of broccoli and Cheddar." That's what folks are saying about this quiche recipe. We think you'll agree.

Elegant. Easy. Inexpensive. Just three of the many reasons you're going to want to make this little keeper of a recipe over and over and over again.

Almost exactly like the classic Greek dish made with rice, lemon, and eggs. Except better. Not to mention healthier.

Tangy. Salty. Sweet. And satisfying as can be. Did we also mention healthy and on the table pronto?

We love this ham not just for its peachy keen glaze that's sweet but not too sweet but for the fact that the entire thing can be made in an Instant Pot (or pressure cooker) in less than an hour.

A playful riff on an Italian comfort food classic that calls for bite-size meatballs standing in for the usual meat sauce. Yet all the cheesy goodness of traditional lasagna remains unchanged.

A Chinese classic that you can make at home with fewer ingredients and less fuss than you'd ever imagine.

We've spent years seeking the perfect matzo ball soup. At last we found it.

All the understated elegance found in every Yotam Ottolenghi creation. Yet it draws on easy, inexpensive, everyday ingredients.

Similar to gnocchi but ethereally airy, these gnudi are like little savory clouds of ricotta loveliness.

All the rich, creamy, comforting goodness of the Indian classic with a couple tweaks to make it more accessible to American grocery stores. Plus the convenience of being made in the slow cooker.

The words "orange chicken" used to make us think of gloppy Chinese takeout—until we tried this orange chicken.

Experience for yourself why folks are calling this recipe for India's most iconic comfort food "heavenly" and "unbelievably tender and juicy" and "astounding."

Kefte translates to meatballs. And there are no shortage of different types in the Middle East. These are definitely contenders for BEST kefte.

Simple to make, kid-friendly, incredibly versatile, and essentially foolproof. Let's not forget to mention uber delicious. That's what we think of these easy skillet meatballs perfect for weeknights.