Cheese
Chicken and Mushroom Quesadillas
A tangy cilantro-lime yogurt dipping sauce and a pretty carrot- and mango-ribbon slaw add a refreshing twist to this crowd-pleasing dinner.
By Katherine Sacks
Cheddar-Stuffed Turkey Burgers
I love burgers that ooze cheese when you bite into them, but turkey burgers typically fall apart when you make them with a chunk of cheese in the center. Instead of working against the ingredients, I work with them.
By Audrey Johns
Creamy Whole Wheat Mac and Cheese
My daughter and I love mac and cheese. It’s a great side dish with dinner and a great lunch served with a crisp salad!
By Audrey Johns
Baked Penne with Green Chiles
Picture your favorite Tex-Mex cheese dip and the ultimate mac 'n' cheese. Now picture them together.
By Kathy Brennan and Caroline Campion
One-Skillet Chicken Alfredo Pasta
The chicken, sauce, and pasta for this dish all cook in the same pan. You can add broccoli, mushrooms, herbs, or a little chipotle at the same time that you stir in the Parmesan.
By Katie Workman
Tomato Salad With Feta And Pistachios
Serve this salad as soon as it is assembled so all of the tomato juices and flavor stay where they belong.
By Mina Stone
Ultimate Caprese Salad
Real talk: This is a dish to make when the tomatoes are peaking—at the farmers’ market, you should be able to smell them before you see them.
By Rick Martinez
Frozen Mini S'mores Pies
These campfire-inspired treats combine rich chocolate, graham crackers, and marshmallows in a whole new way. Torch them just before serving to mimic toasted marshmallows.
By Katherine Sacks
Use-It-Up Frittata
Kitchen economy: Use any leftover cooked vegetables, grains, or beans in your fridge for this frittata, then add any leftover frittata to a sandwich the next day.
By Meryl Rothstein
Crab Rangoon
This crab rangoon recipe from Jet Tila’s 101 Asian Dishes You Need to Cook Before You Die offers a simple method for making the crispy, creamy snack at home. You can freeze them for up to two weeks and then fry directly from frozen—a good trick to use if you're hosting a cocktail party and want to prep in advance.
By Jet Tila
Tomato, Basil, Avocado and Feta Stacks
This simple, healthy dish is a showstopper—it's a big colorful stack of summer flavors.
By Marina Delio
Oysters With Parmesan-Polenta Crust
You'll love the crunch of the polenta, the richness of the Parmesan, and the touch of spice from the ground red peppers.
By Patricia Wells
Peanut Butter and Sour Cherry Cheesecake
This is my ultimate cheesecake: sweet cream cheese, salty peanut butter and tart sour cherries all mingle together to create one perfectly balanced flavor sensation. It is set with gelatin, which means it takes a little longer to make, but the beautiful smooth texture makes it worth the wait.
By Martha Collison
Boneless Buffalo Wings
These fried and sauced chicken breast strips have all the spicy flavor of Buffalo wings—without the hassle of bones. Serve them with a tangy blue cheese dip and celery sticks.
By Rhoda Boone
Cinnamon Apple Cupcakes
These cupcakes remind me of the crisp October air and colored leaves crunching underneath my feet.
By Alison Riede
Gingerbread Cupcakes with Lemony Frosting
Nothing says waiting for the holiday season to end like these moist, fluffy gingerbread cupcakes. Bring them to your next familial bash and eat them as you grit your teeth and marvel at your family.
By Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romero
This Fettuccine Guide Takes the Guess Work Out of Hand-Made Pasta
Making fresh pasta is easier than ever.
By Joe Sevier
How to Make Elote, AKA Mexican Street Corn
Salty, sweet, spicy, creamy—elote is everything we want to eat, all the time.
By Becky Hughes
Mexican Grilled Corn
Make this street-food favorite at home with flavor-packed chipotle mayonnaise and crumbly Cotija cheese.
By Katherine Sacks
Breakfast Pizza
Because the dough rises while you sleep—and because pizza with an egg baked on top is the very best pizza—there's no better time of day to serve this sausage and spinach pie.
By Joe Beddia