A Christmas favorite from Argentina.
Deborah Madison’s favorite birthday cake.
This classic American dessert is perfect now, while apples are storing well.
Use this traditional stuffing inside a bird or on its own.
Make this dessert when summer’s apricots are at their ripest, and serve with a glass of Riesling.
Make this cake with summer’s juiciest apricots.
Preserve now, enjoy later.
A zesty dish to make when the fridge is bare but the pantry is not.
With garlic, ginger, chile, and cilantro, this chopped salad has a nice bite.
A tangy, easy custard pie.
An easy way to make oatmeal for the masses.
Got bananas? The other ingredients in this quick bread may already be in your pantry.
Make this popular fusion sandwich at home.
A simple lemon-molasses marinade for grilled chicken thighs.
Lorna Sass’s recipe for this much-loved classic is the best we’ve tried.
The color of this pasta is intriguing, but the taste is what makes us return to it again and again.
A bowl of hearty beet soup warms you up when the temperature outside drops.
Tapioca custard adds richness to a summertime berry purée.
Frosting-free cupcakes, like this beloved favorite from ‘The Joy of Cooking,’ are still crowd-pleasers.
Bake this easy summertime classic while you’re eating dinner.
Make this summertime favorite with fresh local berries.
Ruth Reichl’s beefy recipe requires extra effort — but absolutely is worth it.
A Culinate classic from Cindy Burke: Start your day with a bowlful of vegetables and a soft-boiled egg.
From the Smitten Kitchen’s Deb Perelman comes this crunchy, addictive salad.
Kudos to Mollie Katzen for this especially moist and flavorful bread.
From the Bob’s Red Mill Baking Book, our new favorite weekend waffle.
From Rancho La Puerta, a dessert that’s lighter than it looks.
Look for citrus with a thick rind to use for this classic candy recipe.
A classic French salad.
This sweet-and-spicy soup comes from a quick and accommodating recipe.
A birthday favorite that’s terrifically sweet and rich.
From ‘The Commonsense Kitchen,’ an elegant treatment for good old chicken legs.
Briefly roast the vegetables for a lighter, fresher enchilada sauce.
A diner classic, made at home.
When life gives you chicken, make yummy chicken salad.
This Greek sandwich is a meal in itself.
Easy, delicious braised chicken with a garlic garnish.
The classic mix of beans and beef.
Dusted with powdered sugar, these cookies are both crunchy and chewy.
From Bi-Rite Market’s ‘Eat Good Food’ comes this beauty of a cake.
Good for breakfast, great for a snack.
The chickpea-cooking liquid adds valuable flavor and smooth texture to this hummus.
Make the spicy base soup, then add protein and vegetables.
Lovely waffles packed with heart-healthy omega-3 oils from Bob’s Red Mill.
Serve this whole-grain bread with beans, chili, or soup.
Mile-high waffles with a cornmeal crunch.
A variation on Greek salad with red potatoes and basil.
This variation on the classic Cowboy Cookie is perfect for the lunchbox.
Go crazy slicing these perfect-for-the-holidays cookies from ‘Joy the Baker.’
An intensely chocolatey pudding, good warm or cold.
Easy-peasy, and everyone likes it.
A classic fudge recipe that’s easier that it looks.
Alyssa Alpine’s grandmother’s recipe makes two dozen rolls; freeze some for later.
We are big fans of the nutty dressing on this salad by Margarett Waterbury.
Tomatoes coming out your ears? Use ‘em up quick with this summertime soup.
Make this jam with fall’s abundance of figs.
This free-form shortbread crust is a perfect start if you are new to pastry-making.
A French bistro classic combines bacon and eggs with curly endive and a très simple vinaigrette.
A quick, refreshing side dish.
A good recipe for cleaning out the fridge.
A vegan combo of grains and greens from “Vegetarian Times.”
Tangy lemon bars with a nutty crust.
Light, delicate shortbread cookies.
From Mollie Katzen’s new book, a spicy year-round cake recipe.
Gluten-free gingersnaps and ground almonds make a chewy crust that goes well with the traditional lime filling.
Devote an afternoon to this project; invite friends to help you eat the results.
This delicious curry from Anjum Anand pairs beautifully with black rice.
A favorite recipe from the new Grand Central Baking Book.
A casserole in green sauce.
A fresh take on grilled cheese.
If you’ve got cooked beans handy, this is a quick weeknight meal.
You don’t ever have to buy the bottled stuff again.
This savory chili comes together in about 15 minutes.
Got a can of chickpeas? Try this solid, basic, and foolproof recipe from the owners of Bi-Rite Market.
From the book ‘The Family Kitchen’ by Debra Ponzek comes this muffin-cup favorite.
A lovely lunch, this sandwich combines two traditions into one delectable package.
A quick and easy cake that both kids and adults appreciate.
Once the meatballs are made, this soup goes together quickly.
Extra hard-boiled eggs? Try this spin on egg salad, from Sarah Marx Feldner.
This classic Korean dish is good served hot or cold.
Molly O’Neill features this tasty cake from the Picky Cook in her ‘One Big Table.’
A new twist on a classic Fourth of July favorite.
A twist on the classic, using lamb instead of veal shanks.
Irresistible muffins from Marion Cunningham.
Peppers, zucchini, tomatoes, and greens — all baked into the Italian classic.
This popular soup may come from Vietnam — not exactly a land of deep snows — but it really hits the spot post-Christmas.
From ‘One Big Table,’ a humble and satisfying soup that’s easy to make.
Lemon zest adds zing to these easy-to-make breakfast muffins.
Tangy treats from London’s Primrose Bakery.
An elegantly simple French classic.
Serve with fresh bread and a simple salad for a yummy weeknight dinner.
From physician Daphne Miller, who has written about longevity and the Icelandic diet.
This hearty salad from Cynthia Lair is a crowd-pleaser.
Comfort food with veg, from Jamie Oliver.
Frozen mango and coconut milk make a smooth, creamy dessert.
Marshmallowy or crunchy, these are classic.
Feel the love with a pan of homemade lasagne like Mom used to make.
A tangy, hearty dish with the salty, intriguing flavors of North Africa.
Crisp, chewy, and complex Belgian waffles.
From ‘Jamie Oliver’s Great Britain,’ here’s a fine cake to eat almost any time of day.
From the book ‘In the Small Kitchen’ comes another well-loved noodle dish.
This seaside staple is quick, rich, and delicious.
Exactly halfway between cake and fudge.
Grilled lamb or beef with yogurt sauce, fresh herbs, radishes, and flatbread.
If you’re lucky enough to have persimmons, here’s what you should make.
Late-summer Italian plums are delicious baked in a cake.
Chicken broth and chile flakes flavor this nourishing soup.
Make a batch for yourself, and another to give as a gift.
This easy recipe yields two moist loaves of rich, sweet, cake-like quick bread.
Two twists on classic pumpkin pie: a lighter filling and a crunchy, gingery crust.
Muscovado is the perfect match for the slightly savory notes in these waffles from Mani Niall.
A basic quiche recipe, with flavor variations.
The ultimate delayed-gratification treat.
Here’s a simple, pretty, and delicious spring dessert to bake and enjoy.
Irresistible rhubarb pastry from the book ‘Bubby’s Homemade Pies.’
Once you’ve finished making rhubarb pies, consider this jam.
A basic recipe for a classic dessert of milk, sugar, and rice.
Spring into summer with this tasty seasonal risotto.
Grilled tuna and basil vinaigrette brighten this classic salad.
A light, moist, nut-topped pound cake, redolent with the Mediterranean flavors of citrus and almonds.
Bacon and eggs over pasta — what’s not to like about that?
Throw this easy main dish together in half an hour.
An easier version of the Greek classic.
Cardamom adds zing to this simple sauce.
An easy soup to make for a satisfying (and cheap) meal-in-a-bowl.
Here’s a good way to incorporate vegetables into a dairy-and-pasta favorite.
Make a half batch as an appetizer, or a full batch for dinner.
Serve this quick stir-fry with brown rice and a bowl of tangerines.
Quick, delicious almond cakes topped with fresh seasonal fruit.
A Provençal-inspired filling that enhances many summer vegetables.
Make this reliably fluffy quick bread as sweet (or not) as you like.
A delicious alternative to pumpkin pie.
Lemon, mint, and plenty of parsley add zing to this classic grain salad.
A lovely herby, spicy bulgur-wheat dish from Turkey, via the ‘River Cottage Every Day’ cookbook.
This simple classic is good for everyday — but it dresses up well for special occasions, too.
An easy, delicious dessert. Serve warm on a cold day.
This foolproof recipe makes excellent cupcakes as well as cake; top with a frosting of your choice.
The flavors of summer take center stage in this easy recipe.
Grilled cheese with tomato soup is a classic — and tasty — combo.
A classic, soothing tomato soup with crunch.
Make this classic casserole with leftovers.
A bakery favorite, shortened.
With precooked or leftover rice, this recipe makes a quick weeknight meal.
Spanish paprika gives this soup that special something.
Our recipe editor has long loved these crunchy, nutty, Italian-style biscuits.
A flavorful and filling meal in a bowl.
Make a batch of wontons, simmer some broth, and you’re done.
The very thin ribbons of zucchini have a mouthfeel that’s more like pasta than squash.
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