30 Minutes or Less

Don't be surprised when this colorful, kid-friendly meal is also a hit with adults.

It's worth seeking out fresh cheese ravioli. They will make this meal special.

Here's a hearty vegetable soup that doesn't take as long to make as the classic but is much better than what you'll find in a can.

Sweet and spicy, these carrots are the perfect accompaniment to simple roast chicken, turkey, or pork loin.

Adding a hint of orange zest to beloved chocolate chip oatmeal cookies gives them a faint citrus aroma and fresh bite.

Feel free to experiment with this recipe—a different sausage or cheese may make it your new no-hassle dinner standby.

This easy, elegant, and flavorful salad is delicious with a glass of dry Riesling.

Cider made from fresh apples creates a full-bodied glaze for these tender chops.

Garlic and raisins blend beautifully in a dish that's a welcome substitute for the basic broccoli-and-butter side.

Earthy mushrooms are the base for a soup that also benefits from the saltwater essence of plump oysters.

The tangy honey-vinegar sauce that tops this crisp-skinned chicken is also great on pork, duck, or even a meaty fish.

Espresso gives this gooey, sensuous sauce a very grown-up flavor. It's perfect drizzled over ice cream.

Who cares what is in this cocktail? The name sold me when I read it in Harry Craddock's The Savoy Cocktail Book (1930). This is one of many variations.

When the weather warms up, these can be grilled, as they do at Spice Market. Look for the skewers in the kitchenware aisle.

Don't add salt to the fried eggs or arugula—the pancetta and cheese are salty and add plenty of flavor.