Simple Cooking

This showstopper is a kaleidoscope of colors, a treasure chest of nutrients . . . yet not a berry to be seen. Winter fruit has its merits: Kiwi is an excellent source of vitamins C and K (the latter is needed for blood clotting), not to mention digestion-enhancing fiber. Reddish-orange persimmons contain twice the dietary fiber of apples, plus more potassium, calcium, iron, manganese, and antioxidants. Cantaloupe and honeydew both provide potassium and are super hydrating—helpful for the winter months when you might be stuck indoors amid dry, re-circulated air. Dressed in a tropical coconut kefir-and-mint vinaigrette, it's a pleasure for all of the senses.

Meet my version of an energy bar. About 30 minutes before a workout, I’ll grab one of these scones, plus some coffee and a gulp of kefir; the whole wheat flour gives me the sustained energy I need to make it through a five-mile run or an hour-long SoulCycle class . . . or just a normal, hectic day.

Gingersnaps add a hint of spice to this cream cheese–enriched make-ahead summer classic.

This sugar-free applesauce is a cinch to make at home in your Dutch oven.

Use this charred tomato-chile salsa to top Egg Shop's Chilaquiles.

Make thick, creamy labneh at home by simply straining the beverage overnight in your fridge.

This will last for about 2 days in an airtight container, with plastic wrap pressed onto the surface of the smash to prevent oxidation. Pressing down eliminates any air pockets that might also cause the pesky brown spots.

Like your favorite grain bowl in soup form, this warming, brothy dish is topped off with a bright and slightly sweet parsley-dill sauce.

Store-bought meringue cookies and frozen berries make this elegant sundae come together in a snap. Serve it on one big plate with two spoons for a sweet ending to a romantic dinner.

The ultimate date-night first course: eat it with a knife and fork or eat it with your hands. Either way it’s more fun if you share it off the same plate.

Sip this broth as a restorative or use it as a base for soups, stews, and sauces.

Who doesn’t love a plate-sized pancake for dinner? In this Asian-inspired riff, the protein-rich savory pancake is made with a chickpea flour and coconut milk batter and studded with bacon, scallions, and turmeric-spiced shrimp. Top it off with fresh herbs and crunchy mung beans and it’ll gain a permanent place in your weeknight rotation.

Salty, spicy, and slightly tangy, this dish delivers flavor on multiple levels.

Hard-boiled eggs turn out perfectly every time when steamed in a pressure cooker: always evenly cooked and easier to peel than traditional boiled eggs.

The secret to making a smooth, light, fluffy dip is to use warm just-cooked chickpeas. And the Instant Pot makes that easy.

This is a creamy, cheesy, classic mac 'n' cheese you can make using your favorite new kitchen appliance!

These Thai-inspired clams are salty, tangy, and rich from the coconut milk.

This perfect Super Bowl starter combines so many satisfying layers of flavor and is easily eaten with one hand while holding a beer in the other.

These yummy vegan cookies are free of butter, added sugar, and even eggs—the peanut butter and applesauce hold them together. But trust me when I say you won’t miss the sugar. The sweet banana and abundance of chocolate more than make up for it.