Daisy Lewis, Recipe Tester

This is as indulgent as a quick weeknight pasta dish you toss together can get with its indulgently creamy and rich (though not too rich) sauce punctuated with the lilt of lemon.

• (1)
• 25 M
• 35 M
• 2

Tangy, hot, sweet, silky. That’s what we think of this citrus-scented risotto with sautéed shrimp that melds healthy with satsifying.

• (2)
• 50 M
• 50 M
• 4

Fresh, bright, and creamy, this lemon basil pasta is a delight for vegetarians and meat eaters alike. Lemon lovers unite!

• Quick Glance
• 25 M
• 25 M
• 0

A steaming bowl of polenta With garlicky mushrooms? Our answer to the stubborn, deep cold of winter. Oh so satiating.

• Quick Glance
• 1 H, 15 M
• 1 H, 15 M
• 0

Usually considered restaurant fare, these vegetarian Peking Mushroom Pancakes are a cinch to make at home. Without any reservations.

• Quick Glance
• 20 M
• 35 M
• 0

An enticing example of just how exquisite Middle Eastern food is. And, for the uninitiated, it’s the perfect vehicle for trying sumac, a tangy red spice that flaunts a tartness much like lemon.

• Quick Glance
• 10 M
• 2 H, 30 M
• 0

An Italian tradition that, in true form, transforms simple ingredients into something sublime.

• (1)
• 40 M
• 1 H, 40 M
• 2

Restaurant-worthy Brussels sprouts but with the ease of making them at home any darn time you like. You’re welcome.

• Quick Glance
• 15 M
• 45 M
• 0

“By far, the best potatoes I’ve made and eaten in my life.” That’s the kind of thing we’re hearing from those who’ve tried this showstopper of a recipe.

• Quick Glance
• 20 M
• 40 M
• 0

Slightly sweet, fudgy, and full of bittersweet chocolatey goodness. Certain to satisfy both the kid and the grown-up in your house—and in you.

• Quick Glance
• 30 M
• 3 H, 20 M
• 4