Vegetarian

Memorize the recipe for this classic, cheesy kale salad and make it your go-to side for any family dinner.

This salad is really flavorful and filling, and super easy to make. Karena’s been making it for our picnics and barbecues for years, and it’s always a hit.

Top-of-season cherry tomatoes and fresh mozzarella turn flatbread—either homemade or store-bought pizza dough—into a refreshing, delicious summer appetizer.

Remember those sesame noodles I used to order in New York as a cash- strapped actress? Well, I’ve re-created my own recipe here and, in my humble opinion, it’s even better than the original. Best part? This is a cinch to make.

Char tender, crunchy, irresistible mini heads of romaine lettuce on the campfire, then smother them in dilly buttermilk dressing.

These chewy, richly flavored fruit snacks are prepped in a matter of minutes, but they’ll take time in the oven, so plan ahead.

The simple trick to this easy dinner? Salt the squash pieces and let them drain in a colander before cooking. This releases excess liquid and concentrates the flavor.

Go hard when charring the cabbage wedges—to the point you might think you did something wrong. They are dense and resilient and need a long time on the grill to soften.

Buttermilk’s tangy brightness cuts through the richness of this glossy sauce. Sugar snap peas, a bunch of mint, and lemon juice keep things fresh.

The secret to this pasta salad? Dress it twice. The pasta absorbs the first round of sauce completely, while the second dose keeps it glossy and bold. Walnuts and breadcrumbs add the perfect crunch.

Toss a few extra cobs on the grill at your next cookout and stash them to make this smoky corn salad later in the week.

We paired peppery watercress with bright rhubarb and sweet berries in this go-to spring salad.

An oil-and-vinegar dressing keeps this slaw from feeling heavy and greasy, and the spiciness is a good counterpart to sweet notes in barbecue sauces and glazes.

This puréed charred-tomato salsa gets a silky texture from the tomatoes and is as good with chips as it is splashed over tacos.

When the farmers' market delivers you fresh, tender, sweet-and-not-starchy beans, don’t bother to blanch them. A short stint under the broiler softens them and imparts a light char while maintaining their snappy texture.

Steel-cut oats have a chewy, hearty texture. Taking the extra step of browning them in butter gives the oatmeal a toasty, rich flavor and helps to keep it from sticking to the pot.

A creamy, healthy take on your family's favorite that you can make in one pot using the Instant Pot.

You'll save at least an hour or two of cooking time when you make beans in an electric pressure cooker.