Smashed Potatoes1/14
Before you roll your eyes and mutter, "Do I need another mashed potato recipe?" we suggest you try these simple, sinful, pleasingly chunky smashed spuds. The answer, you'll find, is yes.
Watermelon and Ginger2/14
Watermelon takes on a sweet heat when rubbed with a nubbin of ginger. Wowsers.
Baked French Fries3/14
Crisp yet tender potato-y goodness that'll ease your craving, each and every time. You'll never guess they're not fried.
Frittata with Leeks and Herbs4/14
A slinky little something to slip into, one that comes together easily and elegantly, impresses guests and family, works anytime of day, and sullies but a single skillet.
Vietnamese Iced Coffee ~ Ca Phe Sua Da5/14
A simple, satiating, summery Vietnamese tradition known as ca phe sua da, this seductive classic is simply coffee, ice, and sweet, sweet, sweetened condensed milk. Here's how to succumb at home.
Candied Carrots6/14
Sometimes carrots aren't quite as sweet as we'd like them to be. This kid-tested tactic takes care of that occasional oops on the part of Mother Nature.
Chocolate Mousse for One7/14
This sophisticated chocolate fix draws on just three ingredients, comes together in minutes, and is satiating beyond belief.
Turkey Cutlets with Marsala8/14
Simple enough to commit to memory, these tipsy turkey cutlets take minutes to make yet taste like you slaved for hours.
Asparagus with Brioche Crumbs9/14
Perhaps the quickest, richest, savviest strategy for gussying up spring stalks that you've ever encountered.
Parmesan-Crusted Chicken10/14
When it's half past when you'd wanted to eat and you're too exhausted to think, turn to this kid-friendly, adult-approved fix.
Crisp Potato Cakes11/14
A kissing cousin to the latke, this whopping plate-size potato cake ensures you're not standing at the stove all night long turning out one wee pancake after another.
Roasted Applesauce12/14
So long, store-bought applesauce. Tuck into your own fuss-free, artisanal applesauce that's a little sweet, a little spicy, and as smooth or as chunky as you please.
Personal Pan Lasagna13/14
This loosely defined "lasagna" is an easy little cheat of a recipe that relies on store-bought ravioli, jarred sauce, and shredded cheese. Shhhhhh.
Blue Cheese Tartine14/14
A blur of sweet, smoky, creamy goodness, this tartine of sourdough, a schmear of blue cheese, and a dribble of honey makes basic bruschetta seem humdrum.