Shannon Parrish

This sneaky sable, a French shortbread of sorts that's crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, is going to rock your world.

Yeah, yeah, we know. You don't need a recipe for mashed Yukon Golds with butter, milk, and salt. Or so you think. Try this and get back to us.

A simple, sophisticated riff on traditional mac and cheese that's more alfredo-y than casserole-y. No complaints here.

Mast-o-khiar is a chic, Persian cucumber and yogurt dip. Sort of like tzatziki but seriously pretty with the addition of golden raisins and dried rose petals.

If you can master this über basic recipe, you can grill a steak waaaaay better than any of your friends. Promise.

This isn't your typical sweetly gloppy barbecue sauce to squirt onto burgers or dogs. This is thinner and tangier than most and it's something sorta special.

Simple and stunning. That's what we expect outta any side that we pull off the grill. These artichokes deliver all that—and then some.

A tuna melt is a tuna melt is a tuna melt, right? Uh, not exactly. This is a welcome departure from what we choked down as children.

Boozy bananas are lavished with a cheater's caramel sauce made with butter, brandy, and brown sugar in this outrageously simple riff on a Southern classic. No flames required.

As the title promises, this recipe is simple. Maybe even beyond simple. Even so, this seasonal must tastes like summer in a can.