Meyer Lemon and Black Pepper Cookies

Icebox cookies for those with subtle, sophisticated taste.

Chèvre-Olive-Parsley Spread

Try this Frenchified spread the next time you want to channel your inner Euro.

Shrimp, Lemon, and Herb Kamut Spaghetti

With a kick of heat from some red pepper flakes.

Herbed Peas and Carrots

This classic side dish is so easy, there’s no reason not to make it yourself. And done right, it’s got loads more flavor than the prepackaged version from the store.

Blue Cheese Dressing

Yogurt gives tanginess to this refreshing version of a classic.

Classic Cobb Salad

The original composed salad that originated at the Brown Derby in Los Angeles in the Hollywood heyday of the 1930s.

Black Bean Cakes with Fried Eggs and Avocado Crema

A Mexican-influenced addition to the breakfast table.

Late-Night Asian Noodles

What better after a night of frat parties?

Green Beans with Smoked Bacon

A big crowd-pleaser (if you’re feeding carnivores).

Spicy Cinnamon-Sugar Popcorn

A little chile oil and cinnamon-sugar add flair to buttery popcorn.

Fresh Tomato and Cheese Puff-Pastry Tart

With goat and ricotta cheeses and a balsamic reduction.

Fennel, Parsley, and Celery Salad

Served with a preserved lemon and bitters vinaigrette, this salad combines ordinary ingredients in unexpected ways.

Caramelized Onion Dip

The addition of goat cheese mimics the zip of Lipton’s famous onion soup mix.

Roasted Red Pepper–Feta Dip

Tangy, sweet, and loaded with cheese, it’s sure to become a favorite.

Red Flannel Hash

This sweet, earthy, herby hash of beets, potatoes, onion, and eggs makes for a satisfying first meal of the day.