HANDS-ON TIME: 15 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 15 MINUTES MAKES: 1 SANDWICH ¼ ripe avocado2 slices whole-wheat or multigrain bread, toastedKosher salt and black pepper4 or 5 thin cucumber slices½ (4-ounce) can oil- or water-packed sardines, drained¼ lemon2 th

• Canned beans (red, black, and/or white, plus chickpeas)• Dried beans (red, black, and/or white)• Dried lentils• Dried pasta• Canned diced tomatoes• Canned tomato paste• Canned or boxed lowsodium chicken broth• Canned seafood (tuna, salmon, sardines

HANDS-ON TIME: 25 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 1 HOUR MAKES: 8 TO 10 CUPS 1 teaspoon olive or vegetable oil1 onion, peeled and coarsely chopped1 tablespoon peeled and coarsely chopped fresh ginger, or 2 teaspoons dried1 garlic clove, peeled and finely chopped

Though often called “Swiss chard,” this green leafy vegetable with multicolored stems actually has no connection to Switzerland. It has a mild, slightly sweet, earthy flavor. Chard is also very nutrient-dense, which is just a way of saying it’s good

HANDS-ON TIME: 5 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 50 MINUTES MAKES: ABOUT 3 CUPS 1 cup long-grain brown rice1 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk¾ cup water½ teaspoon kosher saltCilantro sprigs, for garnish (optional)Crushed peanuts, for garnish (optional) 1. Rin

HANDS-ON TIME: 10 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 30 MINUTESS MAKES: 4 SERVINGS 2 (12- to 14-ounce) pork tenderloins1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive or vegetable oil1 tablespoon curry powder1 teaspoon kosher salt½ teaspoon black pepper2 tablespoons chopped fre

HANDS-ON TIME: 10 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 45 MINUTES MAKES: 4 SERVINGS 2 pounds (6 medium-sized) Red Bliss potatoes or Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed and patted dry2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oilKosher salt and black pepper2 tablespoons chopped fresh

HANDS-ON TIME: 10 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 10 MINUTES MAKES: 4 SERVINGS 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil1 pound spinach, well washed and dried2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice¼ teaspoon kosher salt¼ teaspoon black pepper⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper (optio

HANDS-ON TIME: 10 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 10 MINUTES MAKES: 4 SERVINGS 2 oranges or 4 clementines, peeled, seeded, and chopped2 bananas, thinly sliced6 tablespoons raisins½ cup chopped toasted walnuts, almonds, or pecans2 cups yogurt of your choice 1. Di

HANDS-ON TIME: 15 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 15 MINUTES MAKES: 2 CUPS 1 (15.5-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed½ cup sesame tahini1 garlic clove, peeled and sliced, or ¼ teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon kosher salt¼ cup fresh l

HANDS-ON TIME: 20 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 20 MINUTES MAKES: 2 SERVINGS Shredded vegetable salads are standard fare in most restaurants and homes in France. This bright, crunchy carrot salad is great as a side salad or as a topping on a sandwich. You can

The easiest way to core fresh peppers of all kinds—jalapeños and other fresh chiles as well as bell peppers—is to simply cut off the blossom (non-stem) end, then stand them up and slice down along all four sides, neatly cutting into quarters and leav

HANDS-ON TIME: 5 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 5 MINUTES MAKES: 1 SERVING ½ cup orange juice1 teaspoon fresh lime juice1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (if you like it a little sweeter)¼ teaspoon vanilla extract½ cup cold seltzer water Ice cubes 1. Put the oran

1 Pizza sauce herb 5 Ice-cream serving utensil 8 Spanish nibbles 9 White wine aperitif 10 Corn serving 11 Bam! chef 12 Wash off 14 Pinot Noir, for example 16 Layered Italian dish 18 Center, for short 19 Morning time 20 ___-glace, rich brown sauce in

HANDS-ON TIME: 5 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 5 MINUTES MAKES: 2 SERVINGS ½ cup plain yogurt1 cup milk2 tablespoon creamy peanut butter or almond butter1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries3 ice cubes 1. Put all the ingredients in a blender and blend at medium s

From draining pasta to washing vegetables and rinsing canned beans, a colander is a kitchen workhorse. We prefer plastic versions because they are lighter and also easy to clean. One of our favorites is the KitchenAid Classic Plastic Colander (about

HANDS-ON TIME: 35 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 1 HOUR 20 MINUTES MAKES: 2–4 SERVINGS While it’s not essential to trim excess fat and skin from the sides of the chicken thighs, it takes only a minute or two, and the chicken will look much neater—and be easier

1. Stand with feet shoulder width apart. 2. While holding onto a stable surface, extend one leg forward and return to starting position. 3. Repeat this motion, extending your leg first to the side and then to the back. 4. Repeat with the other leg. 5

HANDS-ON TIME: 15 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 2 HOURS MAKES: 3 CUPS 3 cups apple juice or apple cider (no added sugar)¼ cup real maple syrup, honey, or brown sugar2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves 1. Put the juice and the maple syrup, honey, or

HANDS-ON TIME: 15 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 1 HOUR MAKES: 6–8 SERVINGS 4 small beets (about the size of a golf ball), scrubbed½ cup water1 garlic clove, peeled and minced1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice1 cup plain Greek yogurt1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespo

HANDS-ON TIME: 15 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 15 MINUTES MAKES: 2 SERVINGS (ABOUT 2 CUPS) 1 (15.5-ounce) can cannellini, Great Northern, or other white beans, drained and rinsed1 medium celery stalk, finely chopped (about ½ cup)½ red onion or 1 small shallot

HANDS-ON TIME: 30 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 45 MINUTES MAKES: 4 SERVINGS 2 cups fresh corn kernels (from 3 or 4 ears) or 2 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed4 large tomatoes, chopped, or 2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved (about 4 cups total)¼ cup chopped red o

HANDS-ON TIME: 5 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 8 HOURS MAKES: 1 SERVING ⅓ cup old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats⅓ cup plain yogurt⅓ cup milk6 to 10 blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and/or sliced strawberries (fresh or frozen)4 almonds, toasted and chop

HANDS-ON TIME: 5 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 5 MINUTES MAKES: 4 SERVINGS 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks½ cup halved fresh strawberries1 (33.8-ounce) bottle plain seltzer water 1. Put the pineapple chunks, strawberries, and seltzer in a pitcher. 2. Stir, then p

With its knobby, uneven surface, ginger can be hard to peel—when we do it with a paring knife, we often end up cutting away a lot of the ginger along with the skin. To avoid this, use a spoon to peel your ginger. Just hold the ginger firmly in one ha