Simple Cooking

"At home I cook quick, healthy, and vegetarian," the chef says. Cue this soy-and-ginger-marinated tofu (no cooking required!) that tastes way better than takeout.

In search of a classic tuna melt? This is the best we've tried. Palace Diner makes its own pickles, but of course you can start with store-bought.

You can find labneh at Middle Eastern markets and specialty food stores.or you can make your own.

Let colorful, sweet heirloom tomatoes shine in a simple side salad.

Zucchini may not be the most loved vegetable, but when shallow-fried into patties, even kids will go crazy for them.

Top your sundaes with chocolate sauce and macerated raspberries for an easy summer dessert.

Once you try this easy and delicious recipe, you'll never buy grocery-store ricotta again.

Rich, buttery parmesan and pine nuts balance out the bitter flavor that is characteristic of broccoli rabe. Serve this classic Italian side dish with steak Florentine or porchetta, or try it in a sandwich if you have leftovers.

If you can't find flat runner beans, use any color snap, wax, or French beans and reduce the cooking time.

The key to this sauce is a creamy emulsion of the oil, cheese, and pasta water. Toss and stir—and stir and toss—adding liquid freely, until it comes together.

The best blue cheese for this is salty but creamy, not too sharp or funky.