30 Minutes or Less
Steak With Preserved-Lemon-Marinated Tomatoes
Toss tomatoes in a simple preserved lemon, soy sauce, and chile marinade while you sear a well-marbled steak for a dinner for two in no time.
By Zaynab Issa
Air Fryer Garlic-Nori Fries
Frozen fries get the ultimate makeover thanks to a sweet-salty-umami mix featuring plenty of seaweed, garlic, and one secret ingredient.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Cajun Chicken With Peach Salsa
Seasoned with store-bought Cajun spice mix and topped with homemade peach salsa, these weeknight chicken thighs can be on the table in under 30 minutes.
By Zaynab Issa
Grilled Corn Tiger Salad
Mexican esquites meets Chinese tiger salad. This crunchy, bright, sweet, juicy side is everything you want to eat in the summer heat.
By Shuai Wang
Vegan Tomato Soup With Cashew Cream
A very rich, very creamy, very luxe tomato soup that’s entirely vegan and entirely made in a blender. Yep—no pot or stove needed.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Fiery Red Curry Chicken Salad
Tossing rotisserie chicken in homemade spicy red curry makes for a quick and flavor-packed dish you can serve and eat all kinds of ways.
By Rachel Gurjar
Gorgeous Green Shrimp
This kicky, herby sauce comes together entirely in the blender. You’ll want to sop up every last drop with grilled bread.
By Kendra Vaculin
Sunny Saffron Butter Pasta
A little saffron goes a long way in this standout sauce, finished with cracked pepper, salty Parmesan, and fragrant basil.
By Kendra Vaculin
Grilled Sweet Potatoes With Charred Scallion Mayo
The heat of the grill concentrates the sugary sweetness of the orange roots while the combination of smoke and the savory tang of the dressing adds balance.
By Tanya Holland
Jamón and Nectarines With Blue Cheese
Pair fancy ham, funky cheese, and juicy fruit with a black-pepper-spiked agrodolce drizzle to elevate this simple summer side.
By Kendra Vaculin
Peach-Pecan Kale Salad With Hot-Honey Vinaigrette
This peach and pecan kale salad is the perfect mix of California and Southern flavors. Try this versatile dish with your favorite grilled protein.
By Tanya Holland
Halal Cart Chicken Salad
This flavorful dinner salad—inspired by the street food favorite—is made super speedy with the addition of store-bought rotisserie chicken.
By Zaynab Issa
Tomato Salad With Crème Fraîche and Olive Granola
Pair peak season heirloom tomatoes with a crunchy savory granola anchored by salt-cured black olives, which turn slightly crisp and meaty in the oven.
By Kendra Vaculin
Gingery Chicken Ramen
This brothy bowl is just what the doctor ordered, with lots of fresh ginger and kicky jalapeños.
By Rachel Gurjar
Stir-Fried Curry Noodles With Eggs and Greens
Dinner just got 10 times more colorful.
By Hetty Lui McKinnon
Spiced Lamb Ramen With Cucumbers and Yogurt
Inspired by Japanese mazemen, this brothless dish is dreamy on a warm night.
By Kendra Vaculin
Easy, Cheesy, Almost-Carbonara Udon
Toss bouncy udon in a speedy creamy sauce reminiscent of an Italian favorite.
By Zaynab Issa
Hummus Bowls With Merguez-Spiced Tempeh
This vegan twist on a lamb sausage hummus bowl features a trio of textures—creamy, crisp, and meaty—that will keep you coming back for more.
By Kendra Vaculin
Brown-Sugar-Braised Pineapple
A little sugar and heat can turn even sad pineapples into juicy gems. A low-effort dessert for all your gluten-free needs.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Confetti Broccoli and Herb Slaw
Packaged broccoli slaw is the shortcut to making quick work of this light and crunchy salad, a perfect counterpoint to rich, bold dishes.
By Andrea Nguyen