Healthyish

Chef Lucas Sin of Junzi taught us this technique for fried rice in which every single grain is coated in egg yolk and fries up perfectly distinct and chewy.

Turmeric, chiles, and chewy-nutty cooked grains balance the sweetness of fresh corn in this loose vegan riff on creamed corn.

Steaming offers extreme speed and high hydration, which means that whatever you cook—from seasonal vegetables to proteins—will be done quickly and always moist.

This not-too-sweet quick bread is like your favorite piece of toast in cake form.

Smashing the cucumbers lets the crunchy veg soak up all the dressing—in this case, an easy Italian dressing of red wine vinegar, honey, and red onion.

This zippy, herbaceous drinkable soup is like a trip to the farmers’ market in a glass.

This rice dish is based on one of the most famous Persian polos (pilaf), known as sabzi polo.

Literally grilled cheese. We love the squeaky texture and salty bite. It goes perfectly with our Grilled Brined Vegetables.

This assertive dressing is the perfect complement to tender, delicate steamed vegetables.

With lots of olive oil and parm, this asparagus pasta recipe comes from L.A.’s Evan Funke.

Make the most of tomato season with this classic caprese salad recipe.

Sweetened with dates and boosted with coffee, this fruity smoothie gets its creamy texture from a simple trick: puréeing the dates before adding the frozen fruit.

Studded with green peas and enriched with a swirl of cream, this pea and potato chowder feels light and bright—perfect for a cool spring evening.

This sweet, refreshing, cannabis drink is a staple of Holi. Our version is creamy, floral, and ideal for any spring celebration.

Coconut sticky rice with mango is a classic Thai dessert. This easy method eliminates the need for any special equipment.

Poach eggs before you head to bed and you’ll have a quick breakfast on hand in the morning.

Crème fraîche gives this lighter, faster take on garlicky creamed spinach its bright, tangy flavor. 

Inspired by Greek avgolemono, this versatile stew is a seafood party with a lemony punch in a creamy broth enriched with eggs.

This creamy, comforting khichdi is ready for any lentil in your pantry. Frozen spinach and fresh herbs keep it bright and perky.

Cleverly designed to be gluten-, dairy-, and mixer-free, this brownie-like dessert is a great choice for anyone, anytime.