What to Cook This Week

Weekly recipe suggestions from Sam Sifton, the Five Weeknight Dishes newsletter and NYT Cooking editors.

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Buttermilk Roast Chicken
Nigella Lawson
4303 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,303
1½ hours, plus overnight marinating
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Maple-Baked Salmon
Genevieve Ko
7887 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
7,887
25 minutes
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Easy
Red Cabbage Salad With Orange Vinaigrette
Christian Reynoso
612 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
612
20 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Skillet Pork Chops and Apples With Miso Caramel
Ali Slagle
4352 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,352
30 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Roasted Turmeric Fish and Grapes
Nargisse Benkabbou
119 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
119
50 minutes
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Easy
Layered Apple Loaf Cake
Mia Leimkuhler, Joana Barrios
5 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
5
1 hour 35 minutes
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Easy
Provençal Greens Soup
Martha Rose Shulman
3471 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,471
About 45 minutes
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Easy
Sheet-Pan Chicken With Black Beans and Squash
Ali Slagle
1477 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,477
45 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
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Five Weeknight Dishes

Chicken and White Bean Stew
Ali Slagle
3987 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,987
45 minutes
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Easy
Red Curry Noodles
Hetty Lui McKinnon
199 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
199
30 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Sheet-Pan Salmon and Broccoli With Sesame and Ginger
Lidey Heuck
7088 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,088
20 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Spicy Peanut and Pumpkin Soup
Yewande Komolafe
3318 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,318
35 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Roasted Vegetable Burritos
Kay Chun
1973 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,973
30 minutes
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Our Best Weeknight Dinner Recipes

Pork Tenderloin With Chickpeas, Tomatoes and Oregano Vinaigrette
Ali Slagle
567 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
567
40 minutes
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Easy
Gochujang Tofu, Squash and Brussels Sprouts Bowls
Ali Slagle
249 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
249
1 hour
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Sheet-Pan Shrimp With Tomatoes, Feta and Oregano
Mark Bittman
5362 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,362
10 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Chicken and Wild Rice with Fennel
Ashley Lonsdale
153 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
153
1 hour 30 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Spinach Meatballs With Pasta
Ali Slagle
897 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
897
1 hour 30 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Sausage Orzo With Sage Bread Crumbs
Sheela Prakash
107 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
107
35 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Pressure Cooker Curry Chicken
Ashley Lonsdale
174 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
174
1 hour
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Pesto-Roasted Salmon With Tomatoes and White Beans
Sheela Prakash
1344 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,344
30 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
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Air Fryer Recipes

Easy Air-Fryer Asparagus
Tara Holland
219 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
219
10 minutes
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Easy
Air-Fryer Chicken Tenders
Eleanore Park
607 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
607
40 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Air-Fryer Baked Potatoes
Eleanore Park
425 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
425
70 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Air-Fryer Brussels Sprouts With Garlic, Balsamic and Soy
Melissa Clark
3536 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,536
20 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Air-Fryer Cheesecake
Christina Morales, Rebecca Abbott, Jennifer West
1074 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,074
1 hour, plus cooling and chilling
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Crispy Tofu Nuggets
Jenné Claiborne
761 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
761
45 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Air-Fryer Turkey Legs
Vivian Chan-Tam
26 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
26
35 minutes, plus 4 hours 40 minutes’ dry brining and resting
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Easy
Jerk Sweet Potato Street Fries
Jenné Claiborne
87 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
87
30 minutes
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Easy Pasta Recipes

Spaghetti Carbonara
Ian Fisher
17818 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
17,818
30 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Harissa Puttanesca With Toasted Almonds
Nargisse Benkabbou
282 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
282
35 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Creamy Cajun-Style Chicken Pasta
Melissa Knific
1783 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,783
50 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Pasta With Green Bean Ragù
Eric Kim
1023 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,023
35 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Lemon-Pepper Zucchini Pasta With Dill
Yewande Komolafe
1074 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,074
35 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Walnut-Ricotta Pesto Pasta
Cybelle Tondu
148 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
148
25 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Spicy Cottage Cheese Pasta Alla Vodka
Tanya Sichynsky
663 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
663
45 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Chorizo Amatriciana
Kevin Pang
152 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
152
30 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
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Healthy Weeknight Dinners

Turkey Burgers
Martha Rose Shulman
5740 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,740
30 minutes
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Healthy
Mango-Avocado Salad With Lime Vinaigrette
Kay Chun
1260 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,260
15 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Salmon Ssam
Ali Slagle
126 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
126
30 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Chicken and Herb Salad With Date-Lime Dressing
Pete Wells
95 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
95
1 hour 15 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Healthy
Greek Chicken With Cucumber-Feta Salad
Ali Slagle
8109 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
8,109
30 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
One-Pot Creamy Brown Rice and Vegetables
Kristina Felix
52 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
52
1 hour
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Tomato and Cottage Cheese Salad
Amelia Rampe
334 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
334
20 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Zucchini and Crispy Chickpeas With Whipped Cottage Cheese
Tanya Sichynsky
195 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
195
40 minutes
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Healthy
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Vegetarian Comfort Food Recipes

Pozole Verde
Lisa Donovan
1270 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,270
1 hour
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Healthy
Spicy Curried Potatoes
Pete Wells, Julie Sahni
121 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
121
About 1¼ hours
or to save this recipe.
Ricotta Pasta Bake
Ali Slagle
1321 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,321
50 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Cream of Split Pea Soup
Ashley Lonsdale
124 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
124
1 hour 45 minutes
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Mushroom Manti With Garlic Yogurt and Tomato Sauce
Hetty Lui McKinnon
135 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
135
1 hour
or to save this recipe.
Cauliflower Cheese Pasta
Hetty Lui McKinnon
35 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Creamy Mac and Cheese With Buttered Crumbs
Genevieve Ko
11 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
11
35 minutes
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Tofu Piccata
Kia Damon
328 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
328
35 minutes
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Best Salmon Recipes for Weeknight Dinners

Coconut-Miso Salmon Curry
Kay Chun
20739 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
20,739
25 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Oven-Seared Salmon With Corn and Tomatoes
Ali Slagle
3613 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,613
25 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Black Lime Salmon
Yotam Ottolenghi
259 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
259
35 minutes
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Easy
Baked Salmon
Lidey Heuck
2661 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,661
20 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Miso Roasted Salmon
Eric Kim
815 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
815
15 minutes plus overnight marinating
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Easy
Roasted Salmon and Broccoli Bowl
Ashley Lonsdale
591 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
591
45 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Hot-Smoked Salmon Couscous Salad
Sheela Prakash
199 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
199
35 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Salmon Tinga With Cherry Tomatoes
Paola Briseño-González
149 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
149
50 minutes
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Easy
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Easy Chicken Recipes for Busy Weeknights

Balsamic Chicken Thighs With Burst Tomatoes
Dan Pelosi
2696 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,696
40 minutes
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Easy
Stir-Fried Cumin Green Beans and Chicken
Melissa Clark
1964 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,964
25 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Spicy Paprika Chicken and Potato Stew
Christian Reynoso
652 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
652
45 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Maple Harissa Chicken With Butternut Squash
Nargisse Benkabbou
683 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
683
1 hour
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Ginger-Lime Chicken
Ali Slagle
11669 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
11,669
15 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Chicken and Broccoli Rabe Pasta
Dan Pelosi
473 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
473
45 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Chicken and Kale Hatch Chile Bowl
Brigid Ransome Washington
276 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
276
20 minutes
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Easy
Farro Stew With Chicken Meatballs and Peas
Kay Chun
45 minutes
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Easy
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Easy Baking Recipes

Lemon Bars With Olive Oil and Sea Salt
Melissa Clark
7286 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,286
1 hour 30 minutes, plus cooling and chilling
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Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
Eric Kim
1200 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,200
1 hour 15 minutes, plus cooling
or to save this recipe.
Jordan Marsh’s Blueberry Muffins
Marian Burros
22479 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
22,479
40 minutes, plus at least 30 minutes' cooling
or to save this recipe.
Cranberry Cornbread
Vallery Lomas
585 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
585
45 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Rice Krispies Treats
Scott Loitsch
3308 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,308
20 minutes, plus cooling
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Yossy Arefi
46 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
46
30 minutes
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Easy
Carrot-Orange Olive Oil Cake
Kiano Moju
1638 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,638
50 minutes, plus 1 hour cooling
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Easy
Layered Apple Loaf Cake
Mia Leimkuhler, Joana Barrios
5 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
5
1 hour 35 minutes
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Easy
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Best Slow-Cooker Recipes

Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortellini Tomato Soup
Sarah DiGregorio
2651 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,651
6 hours and 20 minutes
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Easy
Slow-Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken
Sarah DiGregorio
8166 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
8,166
5 to 6 hours
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Slow-Cooker Picadillo
Sarah DiGregorio
721 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
721
5½ hours
or to save this recipe.
Slow-Cooker Chicken Ramen With Bok Choy and Miso
Sarah DiGregorio
1763 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,763
6 hours 20 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Slow-Cooker Lasagna
Sarah DiGregorio
866 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
866
4 hours and 10 minutes to 5 hours
or to save this recipe.
Slow-Cooker Coconut Black Bean Soup
Sarah DiGregorio
98 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
98
4 hours 15 minutes
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Easy
Slow-Cooker Mojo Pork and Black Beans
Sarah DiGregorio
433 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
433
6 hours 20 minutes
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Easy
Slow-Cooker Spicy Coconut Lentil Soup
Sarah DiGregorio
551 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
551
5 hours 10 minutes
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Easy
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All What to Cook This Week

960 recipes

Hot-Smoked Salmon Couscous Salad
Sheela Prakash
199 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
199
35 minutes
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Tangy Chicken, Tomato and Couscous Salad
Ashley Lonsdale
321 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
321
30 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Charred Corn and Cheddar Salad
Genevieve Ko, Elijah G. Deleon
350 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
350
25 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Pluot-Tomato Salad With Suya Pistachio Crunch
Genevieve Ko, Keith Corbin
130 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
130
30 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Heirloom Tomatoes With Fish Sauce Vinaigrette
Genevieve Ko, Melissa King
142 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
142
20 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Summer Melon Spoon Salad
Genevieve Ko, Sarah Hymanson, Sara Kramer
186 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
186
20 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Crispy Mushroom Sandwiches
Yewande Komolafe
41 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
41
50 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Corn and Jalapeño Egg Bites
Ali Slagle
295 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
295
50 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Cheesy Carrot and Lentil Loaf
Hetty Lui McKinnon
236 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
236
1 hour 10 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Heirloom Tomato and Cheddar Pie
Vaughn Vreeland
574 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
574
5 hours 45 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Cold Noodles With Steak and Tomatoes
Cybelle Tondu
112 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
112
20 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Tapenade Pasta Salad
Clare de Boer
220 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
220
1 hour 10 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Quinoa Salad With Corn and Basil
Ali Slagle
494 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
494
45 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Steak Frites
Dorie Greenspan
79 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
79
50 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Chilled Cucumber Noodles
Sue Li
78 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
78
40 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Seared Peach and Panela Salad
Kristina Felix
81 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
81
40 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Chicken, Eggplant and Basil Stir-Fry
Cybelle Tondu
1119 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,119
25 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Stir-Fried Cumin Green Beans and Chicken
Melissa Clark
1964 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,964
25 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Zucchini, Chickpea and Tomato Salad
Yossy Arefi
752 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
752
25 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Ebon Moss-Bachrach’s Vegetarian Borscht
The New York Times, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Lidia Yemchuk
151 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
151
1 hour 50 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Pork Tenderloin with Corn, Peaches And Lime
Ali Slagle
1136 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,136
40 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Roast Chicken With Caramelized Zucchini And Leeks
Ali Slagle
253 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
253
1 hour 35 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Tomato-Lentil Salad With Spicy Tahini
Ali Slagle
666 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
666
25 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Zucchini Tzatziki
Sheela Prakash
73 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
73
20 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Charred Shrimp With Shimi Sauce
Yewande Komolafe, Lay Alston
246 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
246
35 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Cold Sesame Noodles With Smashed Cucumbers
Hetty Lui McKinnon
87 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
87
30 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Crunchy Peanut Noodle Slaw
Hetty Lui McKinnon
332 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
332
25 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Fried Stuffed Squash Blossoms
Dan Pelosi
18 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
18
50 minutes
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Classic Shandy
Rebekah Peppler
32 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
32
5 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Broiled Peaches With Feta and Pistachios
David Tanis
76 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
76
25 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Buttery Peach and Ricotta Crostini
Yasmin Fahr
206 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
206
20 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Plum and Mozzarella Salad With Serrano-Lime Dressing
Ashley Lonsdale
150 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
150
25 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Creamy Gold Potato Salad
Wesley Morris
273 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
273
50 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Lemon-Garlic Grilled Chicken Breasts
Genevieve Ko
1294 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,294
45 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese
Kayla Hoang
284 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
284
20 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Strawberry Gooey Butter Cake
Justine Doiron
277 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
277
1 hour
or to save this recipe.
Frijoles Charros
Octavio Peña
106 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
106
30 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Halloumi, Peach and Cucumber Spoon Salad
Ali Slagle
1590 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,590
25 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Steak Quesadillas
Christian Reynoso
547 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
547
30 minutes
or to save this recipe.
No-Cook Beet and Lentil Salad
Noor Murad
247 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
247
20 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Spicy and Creamy Cashew Chicken Salad
Andy Baraghani
1527 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,527
20 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Harissa Chickpeas With Turmeric Rice
Yossy Arefi
797 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
797
45 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Lemon Lovers’ Pasta Primavera
Zaynab Issa
171 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
171
30 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Bowen Yang’s Mapo Tofu
The New York Times, Bowen Yang
365 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
365
35 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Parsley-Caper Salmon Salad
Kia Damon
189 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
189
35 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Sesame and Pistachio Butter Cookies
Samantha Seneviratne
57 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
57
1 hour 25 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Roasted Chicken With Fennel and Peaches
Nargisse Benkabbou
824 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
824
1 hour
or to save this recipe.
Salsa Macha Pasta With Shrimp
Kristina Felix
21 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
21
25 minutes
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