30 Minutes or Less

Carrots need not be boring. These are sweet and sticky, with a hint of orange and ginger.

Toasted nutritional yeast, full of umami, pushes the pasta into a deeply savory zone and seamlessly makes up for the lack of dairy in this vegan superstar.

Store-bought pita stands in for the more traditional lavash base in this version of lahmacun–a popular street food in Syria, Turkey, and elsewhere in the Middle East.

Nutritional yeast lends nutty richness and helps keep this Italian-style blender dressing silky and emulsified.

Instant dashi and shaved beef provide both ease and deep flavor in this weeknight dinner spin on the Japanese-style hot pot.

This comforting one-pan Filipino dish tastes like it requires hours of simmer time—but actually comes together in less than 30 minutes.

Vibrant, earthy, and nutty achiote (also known as annatto) joins garlic, onion, oregano, and chili powder to create your favorite new rice spice blend.

Loaded with crispy kernels, these snackable corn ribs are slathered with a smoky, tangy seasoned butter for a fresh take on barbecue corn recipes.

Need proof that salty cured pork and delicate shellfish are a match made in heaven? This vibrant and cozy 20-minute, one-skillet weeknight dinner.

Store-bought fried onions are the secret savory bonus in this easy recipe. Toasting the spices in butter makes for a fragrant, flavorful dish.

This easy rice pilaf recipe boasts aromatic spice inspired by garam masala. It’s a blank canvas you can amend to complement any meal.

Toss tomatoes in a simple preserved lemon, soy sauce, and chile marinade while you sear a well-marbled steak for a dinner for two in no time.

Frozen fries get the ultimate makeover thanks to a sweet-salty-umami mix featuring plenty of seaweed, garlic, and one secret ingredient.

Seasoned with store-bought Cajun spice mix and topped with homemade peach salsa, these weeknight chicken thighs can be on the table in under 30 minutes.

Mexican esquites meets Chinese tiger salad. This crunchy, bright, sweet, juicy side is everything you want to eat in the summer heat.

Tossing rotisserie chicken in homemade spicy red curry makes for a quick and flavor-packed dish you can serve and eat all kinds of ways.

A very rich, very creamy, very luxe tomato soup that’s entirely vegan and entirely made in a blender. Yep—no pot or stove needed.

This kicky, herby sauce comes together entirely in the blender. You’ll want to sop up every last drop with grilled bread.

A little saffron goes a long way in this standout sauce, finished with cracked pepper, salty Parmesan, and fragrant basil.

Pair fancy ham, funky cheese, and juicy fruit with a black-pepper-spiked agrodolce drizzle to elevate this simple summer side.