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This no-knead knockout gets its punch from tomatoes in two different ways.

Juicy peak-season tomatoes make the perfect plant-based swap for aguachile.

The clams’ natural briny sweetness serves as a surprising foil for the tender fritter batter—just be sure to pull off the tough outer coating of the siphon.

This luscious chilled yogurt soup, packed with fresh and dried mint, is an incredibly refreshing and cooling appetizer during the summer.

Summer’s best produce cooked into one vibrant, silky, flavor-packed dish.

Easy to make, impossible to stop eating.

With flash-seared squid, tomatoes, olives, parsley, and a tangy lemon vinaigrette.

Who says latkes have to be potato? Brussels bring a delicious cruciferousness.

Real cheddar cheese meets charred green chiles in our best recipe for queso. For extra points serve the molten dip with warmed tortilla chips.

Love a tuna melt? Meet your new favorite nachos—fast and filling all thanks to tinned fish.

Among the easiest appetizers ever.

Do you need heavy cream to make fettuccine Alfredo? Debatable. Will it be delicious? Undeniable.

Studded with sweet dates and crispy bacon, this easy salad makes an impressive dinner party side or satisfying lunch.

Crunchy and crowd-pleasing, this salad can be prepared in advance and customized to your heart’s content.

All you really need is melted butter and a hot oven to make perfectly pillowy popovers.

This nourishing soup comes together faster than you can say “sweater weather.”

Make the most of melon season with this simple and savory fruit salad.

This refreshing melon and cucumber salad works as a snack, starter, or side dish.

Bright and briny, this eight-ingredient seafood pasta is an Italian classic for good reason.

A simple trick gets silky-smooth results from canned chickpeas—no rinsing or overnight soaking required.