Simple Fare: Spring and Summer

A simple side that comes together quickly, only messes up a single pan, and will earn you accolades from most (if maybe not all) the folks at your table.

Not your typical tacos, these beauties comprise gently spiced braised brisket that's smattered with cabbage, pickled red onion, Cotija cheese, lime, and cilantro. Not your typical tacos. And boy are we thankful for that.

Skillet charred greens are exactly what they sound like—greens cooked in a skillet until pleasingly, smokily charred until the greens are crisp at the edges.

Easy yet elegant. That's what we want in a cocktail party nosh. These lovely olives are exactly that and are certain to earn you accolades.